MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST-TITLE 5

Applicants who meet the DoD Priority Placement Program. (See Required Documents Section) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of managing, coordinating and planning family, quality-of-life or human services programs.

Experience providing advice and assistance on community resources and social service agencies/programs. Experience analyzing, evaluating and making recommendations for improvement of family, quality-of-life or human services programs. Experience developing newsletters, literature and training materials to support a program.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification.

Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

As a MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST-TITLE 5, GS-0301-9, you will serve as an independent advisor in accomplishing all objectives of the Soldier & Family Readiness Program (SFRP) for the Army National Guard. 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.

Ensure accurate and timely input into the NGB-approved system of record for all applicable Service Members and Family case information, unit support, community outreach, training provision, volunteer management and other Family Program data. Conduct briefings at the local, unit and state levels to provide necessary information to leadership, commanders, Soldiers, Families, Soldier and Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs) and community partners.

• Provide support during 24/7 EFAC operations, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration activities, Recruit Sustainment Program activities, drill and annual training periods.
• Provide training and technical support to Commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons to support their Unit Family Readiness program, Soldier/Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs), and volunteers.
• Assist higher headquarters in planning and coordinating resources for family assistance at deployment cycle support and steady-state readiness activities.

Submit information to support development and budget forecasting to support the Soldier and Family Readiness Support Program. Conduct staff assistance visits to units to accomplish the objectives of the program. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT57014P1 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office.

Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, [email protected]. NOTE: Current on-board applicants (AREA 1A, TITLE 5 employees only) will retain current tenure and be temporarily promoted or reassigned, all others will be hired with indefinite tenure.