This position is an Open Title 5 Excepted Service Non-Uniformed Personnel position, open to the Public and to Veterans following the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement plan. AGENCY: Minnesota Air and Army National Guard LOCATION: St. Paul, MN SELECTION OFFICAL: Angelina Szuberski - 651-282-4658 This is an Excepted Service position in the Minnesota National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A FAMILY PROGRAM ASSISTANT, GS-0303-7, 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. 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. 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. (30%) 2. 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. (30%) 3. 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. Assists in planning and coordinating resources for family assistance at mobilization. Assists with the establishment, staffing, and equipping of Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists (SFRS), when necessary. Implements and maintains a system of providing publications and information to SFRSs and FRGs. (20%) 4. 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. 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. Collects and organizes volunteer, family, and other related data. Implements and maintains a computer entry system for easy of retrieval and dissemination. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: GS-06 and above 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience with Microsoft O365 & data analytics programs, such as Power BI, Access, and Excel. Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Education

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent

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 MN HRO JFHQ 600 CEDAR STREET SAINT PAUL, MN 55101 US
• Name: Giacomo DiGiacomo
• Phone: 651-282-4171
• Email: [email protected]