AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST

Summary

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 T5320P02 and is part of the 109TH AW, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Duties

As an AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST (GS-0301-11), you will serve as the family readiness and support services representative at an ANG Wing and coordinate concurrently with the Force Support Squadron Commander/Human Resources 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 analyzes current family support offered through the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), Service and State programs, identifies shortfalls, and develops, manages, and monitors programs in support of Wing Families. Additionally, incumbent provides guidance to the Wing leadership in the development and implementation of a family readiness and support program and provides family readiness assistance at the geographically separated unit(s) (GSU).

Qualifications and evaluation

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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):Ability to Plan and Organize Work, Attention to Detail, and Clerical

Education

If only using education to qualify for this position: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. or COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond a four year degree in a related field. Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level (above a Bachelor's Degree) in an accredited college or university. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience. You must provide Official Transcripts as 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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13025110 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Detailed resume to include employer, job title with to and from dates (to include month/year), duties, responsibilities, and experience gained in each position held. Resumes cannot be more than two pages in length. If the resume provided is longer than two pages, it will not move forward in the qualification process. The resume provided must have relevant experience pertaining to the position in which you are applying to. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade. If your resume does not meet the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position. 2. Other Supporting Documents, if applicable, such as: - Official college transcripts, if qualifying based on education. - Current Federal employees: Your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), as well as the highest grade (or promotion potential) held, on a permanent basis and containing information which shows you meet time-in-grade (e.g., STEP increase, etc.) No award SF-50 will be accepted. - Former Federal Employees separated from Federal Government: Your separation Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing your permanent status and your last Federal performance appraisal plan/rating. You must submit an SF-50(s) that shows permanent career or career conditional tenure to be considered (No award SF-50 will be accepted). Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect a rating of Fully Successful or equivalent. IF YOU ARE CLAIMING VETERANS' PREFERENCE, YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION. - Veterans Preference Documentation: -If you are a Discharged, Non-Disabled Veteran, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 showing character of discharge (Member 4 copy), or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you don't have your DD-214, you may request it after discharge from the National Archives. -If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received 6) dated within 120 days of your separation. -If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Mother or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15, and if applicable, a completed SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.ebenefits.va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000 to establish proof of disability. - Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement. - Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: 1.Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) 2.Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility 3. Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: 1.Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) 2.Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility 3.Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). Recruitment, Relocation, or Retention Incentives (3R): A 3R incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants and/or for positions that are determined to be hard to fill. Approval Authority: The Adjutant General is the approval authority for requests up to 25% of the starting salary. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the approval authority for requests up to 50% of the starting salary. If an incentive is requested, an official start date will not be established or provided to the selected candidate until final approval is received. Superior Qualifications Appointment (Advanced Step Placement): In accordance with agency pay-setting policy, the hiring official may request advanced step placement for highly qualified candidates of federal GS positions. Eligibility: To qualify, the candidate must be a newly-appointed General Schedule (GS) employee (defined as receiving their first appointment as a civilian employee of the Federal Government, or a former federal employee being reappointed after a break in service of at least 90 days). The hiring official must formally document and demonstrate that the candidate possesses: Superior Qualifications: The level, type, or quality of the candidate's skills, competencies, accomplishments, education, or experience is significantly higher than what is minimally required for the position; OR Special Agency Need: The candidate possesses skills and competencies that are essential to accomplishing a critical, high-priority agency mission, goal, or program. If an incentive is requested, an official start date will not be established or provided to the selected candidate until final approval is received. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).