FAMILY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FAMILY PROGRAM SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1743000 and is part of the NE Family Program Office, National Guard.

What you will do

• (1) 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.
• (2) 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.
• (3) 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.
• (4) 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.
• Provides staff assistance to local units in accomplishing the objectives of the program.
• Conducts staff assistance visits to ensure that policies conform to guidance, to assist and gather information for new initiatives and direction.
• Provides technical interpretation and guidance.
• (5) 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.
• (6) Advises chain of command of current and proposed programs and policies requiring modification to improve family readiness and wellness.
• Ensures all recommendations are in accordance with applicable guidelines, policies, and regulations.
• Provides staff assistance and conducts visits to ensure policy guidelines are met.
• (7) 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.
• (8) Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Undergraduate Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements for many positions covered by this standard.

Others have individual occupational requirements that specify that applicants must, in general, (1) have specific course work that meets the requirements for a major in a particular field(s), or (2) have at least 24 semester hours of course work in the field(s) identified.

Course work in fields closely related to those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance. One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation.

Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents (optional) Cover Letter DD-214 SF-50

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted; you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official in the following order: 1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicants 2. Fully qualified Area 2 applicants 3.

Fully qualified Area 3 applicants The initial cut-off date for first consideration is 11:59 pm, CST, 3 NOV 2026; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review.

If further reviews are required, they will occur weekly or until a certificate of eligibles is exhausted.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***). Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.