YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM SPECIALIST

MILITARY GRADES: E4 through E7 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled.

Experience using computer and automation systems. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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.

Assists with the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and daily administration of the YRRP to include the contracting of conference facilities, lodging, meals, and professional onsite child care.,Serves as an advisor on the YRRP Program and family program issues relevant to the service members and their families during the deployment cycle, with the intent of maximizing readiness of the service members and their families.,Assists in planning, maintaining, and updating an ongoing system of information and referrals for use by the military community.,Provides necessary assistance to units and/or individuals to ensure accomplishment of all Deployment Cycle Support tasks during appropriate phases of the deployment cycles.,Assist with ensuring accuracy and timeliness standards for the reporting requirements within their state are met, for inclusion in the nationwide Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Report.,Maintains up-to-date Yellow Ribbon Program benefits, support services, and readiness library consisting of directives, policies, regulations, SOPs, and program material.,Serves as representative at conferences and meetings on family programs and Yellow Ribbon Program matters.,Performs other duties as assigned.