About the Position: This position is with the 88th Readiness Division, Family Program Regional Office, FPO, located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Duties

Provide referral and follow-up on all areas of Family Programs. Promotes efficient and effective communication between the command, family readiness group, community resources and family members. Maintains awareness of issues impacting the families of deployed military personnel. Coordinate for facilities, speakers, and child-care etc. Coordinate with community agencies who provide the training. Demonstrate sensitivity to the diverse needs of mobilized or deployed soldiers and family members. Provide training and instruction on family program issues. Assist in the development of call rosters, telephone trees, etc. Assist with the establishment and maintenance of the unit's Family Readiness Group websites. Prepare written information such as flyers, letters, calendars, and newsletters. Perform general office clerical duties. Update the command on Family Readiness Group activities in order to minimize scheduling conflicts. Provide assistance to implement and maintain Family support services for family members separated from the military member due to mobilization/deployment or other duty requirements. Provide administrative assistance to the Commander and Family Readiness Group Leaders.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a Secret Security Clearance.
• This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5 minute sample with 3 or fewer errors.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes communicating with soldiers and their family members; utilizes community resources and social service agencies to aid the family readiness program; performing correspondence and reports; and experience operating office equipment such as a computer, printer, fax machine, and telephone. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-05). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)Interpersonal SkillsManages and Organizes InformationTime in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).

Contacts

• Address DE-APF-W6KGAA 88TH US ARMY RESERVE REGIONAL SPT CMD DO NOT MAIL Fort McCoy, WI 54656 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk