USAJOBS · 5 days ago
FAMILY PROGRAM SPECIALIST TITLE 5 PERMANENT
Concord, New Hampshire, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$84K/yr - $109K/yr
1+ years expThe NH ARNG Command Section is seeking a Family Program Specialist for the National Guard. This role involves planning, coordinating, and managing the Family Program for National Guard members and their families, ensuring support services are provided and improving the quality of life for military families.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, implement, execute, and manage the Family Program for National Guard members and their families
Provide commanders with staff assistance in solving problems affecting the military community and in improving the quality of life and well-being of members of the National Guard throughout the state
Serve as the Joint Force Headquarters (State) staff advisor on family readiness, quality of life and other Family Program matters
Manage and implement the family readiness and family assistance system to ensure that Family Program elements and support services are provided to military and family members
Provide staff assistance to local units in accomplishing the objectives of the program
Conduct staff assistance visits to ensure policies conform to guidance and to assist and gather information for new initiatives and direction
Analyze and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of program operations and develop new or modified programs and/or strategies to provide quality of life programs for the readiness and well-being needs of National Guard and Reserve members and their families throughout the state
Provide technical interpretation, guidance, and assistance to commanders and/or units
Serve as the TAG's representative on family issues at all levels
Provide consultation and advice for commanders and Guard leadership to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory guidelines and to maximize program effectiveness
Coordinate and facilitate communication between family members, mobilization elements, higher headquarters, inter-service agencies, other military services, local and national government and non-government organizations
Prepare and disseminate information to military members and their families on family readiness to include, but not limited to, benefits, entitlements, pre-deployment, deployment and reunion issues, unit missions, and functions of the National Guard
Manage and implement family readiness training and information, referral, and follow-up service for all phases of mobilization and deployment mission in response to family needs
Maximize utilization of local community, state, regional, and national resources and networks to provide a safety net for families
Serve as the subject matter expert and advisor to the Family Assistance Center operation during periods of activation and deployment
Develop and implement marketing strategies to maintain program visibility and increase awareness at all levels
Ensure proper coordination and negotiation with civilian and federal agencies is accomplished
Plan and organize all aspects of volunteer management to include recruiting, training, retaining and recognizing volunteers
Responsible for the organizing, marketing, implementing, and monitoring of the Guard Family Action Plan and Guard Family Team Building including the tracking of volunteer hours and other data for trend analysis and recognition purposes
Conduct briefings, training seminars, conferences, and orientation workshops as appropriate for military and family members
Oversee all budget aspects for the Family Program
Forecast, procure and execute Army appropriated/non-appropriated and Air Force appropriated funds for the Family Program, youth program, volunteer reimbursement, and contracting
Provide guidance on locally generated funds and corporate sponsorship
Ensure full utilization of funds and compliance with all regulatory guidelines
May develop and coordinate an ongoing Guard family youth program that identifies and addresses issues and concerns of youth related to Guard life
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M
Transcripts must be submitted with application to support claim for education
Must have 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
Must have 12 months experience or equivalent at the GS-9 level
Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions
Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations
Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures
Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations
Qualified applicant will have an in-depth knowledge of Military & Family Readiness programs and military structure
Applicant will also possess strong Case Management, Project Management and Public Speaking abilities
Applicant should have an understanding of military financial readiness milestones with the ability to brief as needed
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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