THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5303P01 and is part of the KS 184 Intelligence Wing, 184th Wing, MCCONNELL AFB, KS, Kansas Air National Guard.

Duties

As an AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST, GS-0301- 09, you serve as the family readiness and support services representative at an ANG Wing and coordinate concurrently with the Force Support Squadron Commander/Human Resource Officer (Director of Personnel (DP)) at each wing, Joint Force Headquarters - State (JFHQ-ST) Family Program Director, NGB Family Programs Office, and US Air Force/Major Command (MAJCOM) Family Readiness Directors. The incumbent provides assistance to the Wing leadership in the development and implementation of a family readiness and support program and provide family readiness assistance at the geographic separated unit(s) (GSU). Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver’s license is required.
• Position designated Essential Personnel, may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND OPM PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"

Qualifications

GENERALEXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for this GS-0301-09 position, the applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience as a GS08 or equivalent. Experience is that which 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. --Knowledge of the principles, policies, program goals and methodology of the National Guard quality of life programs, including factors that affect work and leisure environments, to identify family issues that require exploration, development, and resolutions, and determines appropriate methods and resources such as referral to social service programs and agencies, to provide information about National Guard assistance programs, to gather and analyze information on problems and difficulties of obtaining assistance using the current system, to provide programs that address such problems, and to recommend action to improve the system. --Ability to provide briefings and orientations to work family members and volunteers. --Ability to enhance and maximize the volunteer capability to support the family program with active volunteer services and maintaining records of volunteers for base family activities, particular services and specialty expertise.--Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interacting with individuals/families and program support representatives.--Skill in using various computer software database, spreadsheet and word processing.--Ability to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information and assess strengths, weaknesses, and needs of serviced population in order to establish program goals, objectives, and procedures.--Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Contacts

• Address KS 184 Intelligence Wing 52960 Jayhawk Drive Wichita, KS 67221-9010 US
• Name: Karlee Thomas
• Phone: 785-646-0509
• Email: [email protected]