THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: JFHQ, J9, Family Programs, 600 Cedar Street LOCATION: St Paul SELECTING OFFICIAL: Heather J. Bergeron 612-772-3191 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. Prepares and disseminates information to staff and units to provide to family members and stimulate interest and support on benefits and entitlements. Conducts or assists in conducting seminars, conferences, and workshops as appropriate. Conducts needs assessments to identify other programming needs of family members. Assists in developing and maintaining local information and referral programs. 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. Identifies training programs and recognition activities for volunteers. Implements Guard Family Team Building (GFTB) and Guard Family Action Plan (GFAP) programs. Develops standard formats and procedures to record volunteer hours and to collect other volunteer related data. Identifies and maintains current listings of professional volunteer literature and training materials for the orientation for current and new volunteers. 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. Coordinates with local community resource agencies, i.e., active duty installations, American Red Cross, and military health benefit administrators. 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. Coordinates with local youth related organizations and agencies. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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, financial management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems to include Microsoft Office 365 products. GS-09 - 1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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. College degree in Business Administration, Financial Management, Project Management or other related field. 2. Experience with SAP/ERP systems 3. Financial or congressional budget related experience 4. Experience operating a a class D truck and trailer 5. Content/Knowledge management Well Qualified: 1. Previous experience with Family Programs or subset of, to include R3SP, CASOPS, H2F, MFH, or other related program. 2. Previous volunteer experience with a military or veteran related organization such as Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, Soldier and Family Readiness Group/Key Volunteer Program, Veterans of Foreign War, American Legion or other related organization. 3. Content/knowledge/information management. 4. Defense Travel Administrator, Reviewer, Approver. 5. Experience with government contracting and purchasing.

Education

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. 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]