Job opening: AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Salary: $104 887 - 136 357 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Sep 05 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to provide planning direction, implementation guidance, in- depth training and resource documentation for Air Force-wide support of Airman & Family Readiness Programs.
Duties
Plans, organizes, and manages assigned Airman & Family Readiness (A&FR) Program area, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and the meeting of customer needs
Represents A&FR programs on working groups, steering groups, or other meetings, conferences, seminars, etc., with a variety of other functional area organizations
Provides guidance to other AF elements concerning the education and training plans, programs, and budget matters related to the A&FR programs
Provides guidance, conflict resolution, and information to base-level A&FR program managers, Major Commands, and Air Staff
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/ vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours
- A degree or equivalent experience in the behavioral sciences or social work is required
- This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information
- Must exhibit a high degree of judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and the ability to foresee the impact of changing technology
- The recruitment for this position is limited to current employees of the organization (AFPC DPFFF/S)
- Centrally Managed Position
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, 0101 Series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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 addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery knowledge of and experience in applying a wide range of concepts, principles, and theories relating to one or more of the social or behavioral science fields and of social services delivery systems to analyze and interpret complete social and behavioral data concerning the client; and to assess factors of personality structure and dynamics as they affect findings of aptitudes and interests; knowledge of, and skill in applying qualitative and quantitative methods that enable the identification and need for the assessment and improvement of related programs and their effectiveness according to and governed by the appropriate administrative laws, regulations, and precedents applicable to the programs overseen; and practical knowledge of individual agencies' policies and procedures and well- developed skills in working with social service delivery systems in the local community, including establishing agreements with individual agencies. Note: Resume must show supporting details.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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 laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. relating to A&FR program areas.
Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles and concepts and practices relating to the A&FR program areas.
Knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating specifically to A&FR program areas.
Skill in assessing program needs to accomplish goals and objectives, evaluate program status, and recommend and/or implement solutions for improvements.
Skill in applying tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise and inform individuals and highlevel officials on complicated, sensitive, and sometimes controversial issues related to planning, organizing, and directing functions and staff of a small organizations.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify, and provide support to Airman and families. As well as skill and ability to communicate effectively 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
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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 Air Force Personnel Center
550 C Street W
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
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