Supervisory Work And Family Life Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Pearl Harbor, HI

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About The Position

This is a public notice flyer announcing anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and actual vacancies may or may not be filled from it. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section to be considered. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

The position supervises staff assigned to the Work and Family Life (WFL) program or division, including subordinates and/or volunteers, providing guidance, leadership, training, and supervision. It coaches subordinates on selecting and applying appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques, advises on work methods, practices, and procedures, and helps identify the parameters of viable solutions. The role independently develops and manages educational forums and briefings to enhance community capacity and help the populations served improve WFL skills and knowledge of available resources. It ensures delivery of a full range of prevention and educational briefs and workshops through Life Skill support, and develops standardized plans, policies, and procedures for WFL service delivery.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, involving planning and coordinating programs that help individuals and groups manage family and life issues; interviewing military personnel and family members to assist with goals, plans, and referrals; maintaining liaison with community programs and services; and supervising and organizing the work of a WFL unit. The position may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours. A government credit card for travel-related purchases and an interim and/or final security clearance are also required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to do so may result in withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must include planning and coordinating programs that assist individuals and groups in managing family and life issues; interviewing military personnel and family members to assist with goals, plans, and referrals; maintaining liaison with community programs and services; and supervising, organizing, setting, and monitoring the work of a WFL unit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and/or volunteers assigned to the Work and Family Life program or division, providing guidance, leadership, training, and supervision.
• Coach subordinates in selecting and applying problem-solving methods and techniques; advise on work methods, practices, and procedures; and help identify viable solutions.
• Develop and manage educational forums and briefings to enhance community capacity and improve customers’ WFL skills and knowledge of available resources.
• Ensure delivery of prevention and educational briefs and workshops through Life Skill support.
• Develop standardized plans, policies, and procedures for delivering WFL services.
• Plan and coordinate programs that help individuals and groups manage family and life issues.
• Interview military personnel and family members to assist with developing goals and plans and provide referral assistance.
• Maintain liaison with community programs and services to further the family and life program.
• Organize, set, and monitor the WFL unit’s work based on short-term and long-term priorities.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type, including whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed