THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: J9, Family Programs, 600 Cedar Street LOCATION: St. Paul SELECTING OFFICIAL: Heather J. Bergeron - [email protected] ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A FAMILY PROGRAM SPECIALIST, GS-0301-9, Performs broad-in-depth financial analysis of inter-related accounting, logistics and computer file systems concerning pay, accounts payable, and various travel entitlements, using multiple procedures, processes and techniques to evaluate alternatives and arrive at decisions, conclusions and recommendations. Analyzes diverse financial management technical methods, techniques, precedent cases, and procedures to resolve an extensive range of difficult financial technical issues or problems. Performs in-depth analysis, complicated pay, travel, and accounts payable issues involving substantial corrective action and/or complicated adjustments and resolves issues, including assessing unusual circumstances or conditions. Serves as an advisor on quality of life and Family Program matters for National Guard and reserve members with the goal of maximizing retention and readiness. Assists in the development, planning, and implementation of the Family Program, which includes readiness, volunteer management and improving the quality of life and well being of members and families. This includes issues involving benefits, entitlements, scheduling events, missions, roles, and functions of the National Guard. Assists in planning, maintaining, and updating an ongoing system of information and referral for use by the military community. Coordinates dissemination of information. Provides technical assistance to personnel publicizing quality of life and the Family Program. Conducts briefings and training for staff and units to stimulate interest, support, and provide necessary information. Provides technical assistance to personnel publicizing the Family Program. Receives and maintains volunteer hours contributed; supports Family Readiness Groups; designs and conducts training programs for volunteers; and designs and conducts volunteer recognition activities. Identifies key volunteers at the unit level to serve as volunteer coordinators. Develops standard formats and procedures to collect data. Initiates and provides technical assistance for the development of Family Readiness Groups. Serves as representative at conferences and meetings on quality of life and Family Program matters. As required, prepares, explains, and defends budgets relative to quality of life and Family Programs. Plans and coordinates mobilization processes for pre-deployment, deployment, and post-deployment issues. Advises chain of command of current and proposed programs and policies requiring modification to improve family readiness and wellness. Coordinates the state family youth program that addresses issues and concerns of youth related to Guard life and youth readiness and well being. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: OFFICER, WARRANT OFFICER, ENLISTED Failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems to include SAP/ERP software. At least one year experience with MS Office Suite 2016 or newer. Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures. Most Qualified (1 year minimum experience): 1. College degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Project Management, Financial Management , or other related field 2. Experience with SAP/ERP systems 3. Logistical experience, preferably with, coordinating community resources, movement of supplies to remote worksites, coordination of volunteers for large scale resource distribution 4. Event planning, coordination, execution of large scale events (more than 50 attendees) 5. Fund execution, budgeting, forecasting, and purchasing (preferably with NDAA funds) 6. Financial analysis experience Well Qualified (1 year or more experience): 1. Previous experience with Family Programs or a subset of Family Programs (R3SP, CASOPS, TAA, MFH, IPP, etc) 2. Previous volunteer experience with a Soldier Family Readiness Group (SFRG), Key Partner/Spouse Group, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (BTYR) or other military connected volunteer group 3. Content management, knowledge management, and/or Information Management Officer (IMO) 4. Defense Travel Administrator/Approver/Reviewer 5. Familiarization or experience with government contracting 6. Fiscal law training completion within the last 3 years 7. Government purchaser past or present 8. Experience driving a class D truck and trailer

Education

EDUCATION: H.S. Diploma or equivalent required, college degree in related field preferred


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]