THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard Excepted Service position is for an Airman and Family Readiness Specialist, Position Description Number T5302P01 and is part of the Force Support Squadron, Mission Support Group of the District of Columbia Air National Guard (ANG) Wing. -- This is NOT a REMOTE position; the incumbent will report to a Duty Station --

Duties

The purpose of the position is to serve as the family readiness and support services representative at the Air National Guard and coordinate concurrently with the Force Support Squadron Commander, Joint Force Headquarters - Family Program Director, National Guard Bureau Family Programs Office, and US Air Force/Major Command Family Readiness Directors. This position analyzes current family support offered through the Office of Secretary of Defense, Service and State programs, identifies shortfalls, and develops, manages, and monitors programs in support of Wing Families. Additionally, provides guidance to the Wing leadership in the development and implementation of a family readiness and support program and provides family readiness assistance at the geographically separated unit(s). This position is: Responsible for the overall management, control and execution of the ANG family readiness and support programs to include Personal and Family Life Education services, Airman and Family Readiness Deployment Support, Personal Financial Readiness services, Employment Assistance, Military Child / Youth Program and Education, Transition Assistance Program - Title 32 and 10 funding, Wounded, Ill, and Injured Warrior / member and or family member, Disaster Preparedness - EFAC / AFPAAS, Relocation Assistance Program, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Community Outreach and Cooperative Interface, Voting Assistance Program, and Educates on Survivor Benefit Plan at the unit level. Develops plans for an efficient resource management program and maximum support of service delivery to include resource center (discovery center), equipment, funding, tracking, and computerized systems - AFFIRST, etc. Plans include supported projections of long-term family readiness and support plans, and resource needs to wing level trends and directives. Identifies service member and family issues that require exploration, development, and resolutions, and determines appropriate methods and resources. Assess customer interactions and documents all service-related customer and community activities in AFFIRST. Uses formal and informal needs assessment to ensure long term proactive/reactive programs are available. Develops and prepares a variety of correspondence and other documentation i.e., formal letters, position papers, reports, briefings, charts, bullet background papers, etc. Develops and presents information for seminars, conferences, and orientation workshops as appropriate for service members, family members and volunteers. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Performs other duties as assigned. Note: This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities for PD Number T5302P01 as released in FASCLASS.

Requirements

• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver’s license is required.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration which will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Group II - Current Competitive and Excepted Federal employees nationwide. To qualify you must have appropriate experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information; experiences that demonstrate abilities to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position of Family Readiness; experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level. Examples of specialized experience includes overall management, control and execution of the Air National Guard family readiness and support programs. Experience must include: Experience developing plans for efficient resource management programs and maximum support of service delivery. Experience in identifying service member and family issues that require exploration, development, and resolutions; and determines appropriate methods and resources. Experience managing AFFIRST, Family Programs Certification Management System, DoD TAP, and program financial allocations. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience in developing and presenting information for seminars, conferences, and orientation workshops as appropriate for service members, family members, and volunteers. Knowledge and experience working National Guard Airmen & Family Readiness Program, knowledge of Family Program Certification Process, and knowledge of the DoD Transition Assistance Program's requirements are PREFERRED. *** Experience will be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on length of time alone *** 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. Please be advised: 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts. Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.

Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this position. However, substitution of Education for Specialized Experience is allowed.

1. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Education may be substituted for specialized experience with a Ph.D., (or an equivalent doctoral degree), 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours will be considered as satisfying the one year of full-time study requirement.
NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

2. Qualifying based on a combination of education and specialized experience:
A combination of experience and education as described above. Only education in excess of that required for a master's or equivalent degree may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements.
NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address DC 113th FSS 3252 East Perimeter Rd Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 US
• Name: DCNG STAFFING
• Email: [email protected]