Supervisory Work/Life Consultant

Air Force District of Washington • Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first-level supervisor over a group of work/life specialists and consultants, responsible for the full range of Military & Family Support Center's programs and services. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing the activities of various work-life functional areas within the Military & Family Support Center, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and meeting customer needs. The position also involves assessing needs and providing work/life services to leadership, organizations, and populations serviced by the M&FSC, supporting quality initiatives, and participating in special projects and non-routine assignments.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Superior Qualifications may be authorized upon request
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This IS a supervisory position, a 1-year probation period is required
• Travel by military and public conveyances may be required.
• May be required to perform outreach work at off-site locations assigned by Flight Chief.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours (evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be subject to recall.
• Personal data to which the incumbent has access are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately.
• Degree: Behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• Or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
• Or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of social service delivery systems as well as a wide range of concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating one or more of the social or behavioral science fields as well as of community services, locations, and availability to serviced populations.
• Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.
• TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to one or more of the social or behavioral science fields as well as of community services, locations, and availability to serviced populations.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques used in team building; establishing team performance goals and assessing team progress; and providing effective team training.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and positive working relationships with team members, other team leaders, individuals/families, leadership of organizations, and program representatives and officials.
• Ability to assess and measure customer-organizations' trends, concerns, and needs; assist in identifying and prioritizing goals; and provide guidance and direction for the development and implementation of effective plans and tools to address such issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices and procedures

Nice To Haves

• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of various work life functional areas within the Military & Family Support Center, ensuring that each functional area complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer's needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Assesses needs and provides work/life services to leadership, organizations, and populations serviced by the M&FSC.
• Supports and participates in quality initiatives.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs non-routine assignments.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits .
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager