MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST

About the role

*This is a Title 5 National Guard Employee position description* This National Guard position is for a MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T57014P1. The purpose of the position is to provide support in the administration of Military & Family Readiness Program (MFRP) services for the Army National Guard within the State Family Program.

What you will do

• Serve as fully independent advisor within geographical area of responsibility in accomplishing all objectives of the Military & Family Readiness Program (MFRP) for the Army National Guard to maximize retention and readiness.
• Provide input to develop, articulate, and implement the Family Readiness Program at the State level, inclusive of family readiness, family assistance, employment outreach, volunteer training and management and improvement of quality of life and well-being of Service members and families.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine requirements.
• Manages and operates family assistance center and provide assistance to commands within geographical area of responsibility in support of the MFRP.
• Provides information resource referral and non-medical administrative case management across all essential services; including but not limited to, Crisis, Legal, Financial, TRICARE, ID Cards/DEERS, Community Information and Outreach Services, Employment/Financial Literacy, Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).
• Provide training and technical support to Commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons to support their Unit Family Readiness program and Soldier & Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs).
• Submit information to support development and budget forecasting to support the Soldier and Family Readiness Support Program to higher headquarters.
• Conducts staff assistance visits to units in the geographical area of responsibility to accomplish the objectives of the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Areas of Consideration: CAT 7, Current Federal Employees and Applicants eligible for Re-employment including Temp Techs Preferred experience working with Soldier & Family Readiness Groups and NJ ARNG Family Programs for at least 2 years Additional Employment Requirements: -Participation in direct deposit is mandatory -May be required to successfully complete a probationary period -Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation -Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trial period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency.
• Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.

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.

Superior Academic Achievement: The superior academic achievement provision is applicable to all occupations covered by this standard. See the "General Policies and Instructions" for specific guidance on applying the superior academic achievement provision.

Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown in the table meets the requirements for positions at GS-9 through GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement.

Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended. For certain positions covered by this standard, the work may be recognized as sufficiently technical or specialized that graduate study alone may not provide the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work.

In such cases, agencies may use selective factors to screen out applicants without actual work experience.

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. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Customer Service, Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills, and Planning and Evaluating

Documents you must provide

• Please read these instructions carefully before submitting your application.
• Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date/time of this vacancy announcement will result in disqualification.
• Please review your application thoroughly prior to final submission to ensure all required documents are included.
• Uploading documents to USAJOBS does not automatically ensure their inclusion with your application in our system.
• You must verify that all documents are present within your application package before submitting.
• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, including the following: 1.
• Resume: Your resume may not exceed two pages and must include: Your full name, current address, civilian email address, and telephone number.
• Detailed work history, including job title, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, dates of employment (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and a comprehensive description of your duties and accomplishments.
• Evidence supporting your eligibility and qualification claims.
• You are required to document this information within your resume.
• If qualifying based on related unpaid experience (e.g., volunteer service), provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY).
• For Federal service, include the series and grade of each position held.
• Please be clear and specific.
• We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
• Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information to allow for a qualification determination.
• Example: $65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010 - July 2019 or January 2006 - Present. followed by a detailed description of your experience and qualifications.
• Important Notes Regarding Resumes: Incomplete resumes will not be considered.
• If you submit multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded resume will be reviewed.
• Do not copy and paste the job description or qualifications into your resume.
• Doing so will result in disqualification for plagiarism.
• SF50 (if applicable): Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent (non-award) SF50.
• The SF-50 must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time-in-grade.
• Proof of Required Credentials (if applicable): Submit proof of certification, license, clearance certificate, SRB, ORB, RIP, and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours and degree completion status) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined in this job opportunity announcement.
• If you are in the military (any service or component), you must submit proof (separate from your resume) verifying your current membership and rank/grade.
• Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): Submit supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims, such as DD-214, SF-15, and medical information.
• Important: If claiming Veterans' Preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation.
• Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of your preference.
• 10-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference," plus required supporting documentation.
• 5-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a copy of your DD-214, including Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy).
• Active duty personnel may submit a certification from their branch of service confirming expected discharge/release under honorable conditions within 120 days, including terminal leave start date, rank, and dates of service.
• Resources for Veterans' Preference: *** *** Important Reminders: It is your responsibility to verify that all information and documents are received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
• You can verify document processing prior to the announcement closing.
• Allow up to one hour for virus scans.
• Human Resources will not modify, change, or add anything to your application packet after the closing date.
• Human Resources will not disclose your qualification status.
• Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

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.

Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.

Additional information

Security Clearance Not Required. 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 (***).

IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.

Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet