Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement, administer, and counsel units and their leadership on individual, family, and community issues including but not limited to career assistance, transition, relocation, family, and other work/life service and activities provided to military members, retirees, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian members, and their families.

Duties

Develop and use self-assessment, community-assessment, and various measurement tools to identify trends, organizational needs, and Air Force and unit demographic profiles. Provide individual and family consultation services, education, referrals, and follow-up. Develop, implement, and manage installation work/life services programs, establishing goals, objectives, and procedures in accordance with applicable state and Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force and other federal guidance, regulations, and laws. Consult with on- and off-site community leadership officials on work/life and related issues. Influence key organizational staff and organized groups within/outside the installation. Design and establish marketing and public relations strategies to ensure target populations are informed of services and activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• A security clearance may be required
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may be paid.
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Travel and Relocation may be paid

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for 0101 series & Group Standard for Professional & Scientific Positions BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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. In additional to meeting the basic requirements above, each applicant must meet the specialized experience requirement below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in federal service (or equivalent in other pay systems) in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while conducts interviews and assesses and counsels clients concerning career, transition, relocation, family, and other work/life concerns and services (e.g., family separation, parenting, child care, elder care, etc.) and utilize various assessment tools (questionnaires, interviews, standard inventory and aptitude tests, etc.) to identify concerns, strengths, and weaknesses. OR EDUCATION: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M. in a field related to the position. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100 percent. To combine education and experience, determine the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine the education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of social services delivery systems as well as a wide range of concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to one or more of the social or behavioral science fields. Skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns/issues, provide assistance in developing goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services/options when frequently there is difficulty in determining clients' needs or wants or in convincing them to accept that problems exist. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with individuals/families, leadership of organizations, and with program representatives and officials. Ability to assess and measure 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. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address JB Anacostia-Bolling 12 Brookley Avenue Washington, DC 20032 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]