THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FAMILY PROGRAM ASSISTANT, Position Description Number NGD1744000 and is part of the MD JFHQ G1, National Guard.

Duties

(1) Serves as an assistant in accomplishing all objectives of the Family Program. Supports staff assistance visits to ensure that policies conform with guidance to staff and units.(2) Assists in designing and conducting needs assessments of family members to identify program requirements. Identifies issues affecting the quality of family life and provides recommendations to supervisor of activities and policies requiring modification. Identifies family issues affecting recruiting, retention, and readiness. Prepares information papers and other documents concerning these issues. Recommends necessary changes as needed on new initiatives and implementation of program to address those issues.(3) Coordinates and facilitates communications between family members and the National Guard. Prepares information for entitlements, schedules of events, missions, roles, and functions of the National Guard. Interfaces with units and family members and gathers information concerning family activities. Compiles information, publishes, and disseminates Family Program newsletters.(4) Develops and maintains a library of resource documents to include community, state, and Federal government agencies and organizations, which are available for referrals to family members. Assists units in developing and maintaining local information, referral and follow-up programs. Provides technical assistance to personnel publicizing Family Program and quality of life issues. Conducts briefings and training for staff and units to provide necessary information and to stimulate interest and support.(5) Coordinates the volunteer service component to include formal training and recruiting of volunteers. Supports volunteers to work with the Family Readiness Groups (FRGs), and to instruct and train units, soldiers, and their families. Provides technical assistance and information to develop local unit FRGs. Identifies key volunteers and develops and conducts orientation and training programs for these volunteers. Maintains a system of documenting volunteer services and a library of resource materials concerning volunteerism and provides materials to volunteers as needed. Conducts workshops and seminars as appropriate. Identifies key volunteers to serve as Family Program volunteer council members, coordinates activities, and communications of the council.(6) Assists in planning and coordinating resources for family assistance at mobilization. Assists with the establishment, staffing, and equipping of Family Assistance Centers (FACs), when necessary. Implements and maintains a system of providing publications and information to FACs and FRGs.(7) Assists in the preparation of budget requirements to support the Family Program. Initiates Invitational Travel Orders (ITOs) for volunteers, when necessary. Assists in maintenance of non-appropriated and appropriated fund volunteer reimbursement program.(8) Assists with the state family youth program, which addresses issues and concerns of youth related to Guard life and youth readiness and well being. Coordinates with local youth related organizations and agencies.(9) Collects and organizes volunteer, family, and other related data. Implements and maintains a computer entry system for easy of retrieval and dissemination.(10) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Military Grades: ENLISTED E5 AND BELOW SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: one year of specialized experience in the applicable career field at the GS-06 level (or at a level comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-06 level if Military or outside the Federal service Quality of Experience - Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address MD JFHQ G1 Joint Forces Headquarters Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: Erica Sesker
• Phone: 667-296-3507
• Email: [email protected]