AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Your tasks

Serves as a program coordination specialist for Air Force Military and Family Readiness programs across multiple Numbered Air Forces (NAFs), Wings and Major Commands (MAJCOMs). Establishes, defines, and implements requirements for Military and Family Readiness programs to ensure operations are in line with regulatory and fiscal requirements and support goals and mission requirements. Participates in the development, coordination, and integration of family readiness activities across functional areas and among installation and community agencies. Command Strategic Advisor on Military and Family Personal Readiness matters.

Requirements

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, GS-0101-12 series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: DEGREE: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR FOUR YEARS OF APPROPRIATE EXPERIENCE that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes knowledge of federal laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, principles, and practices that apply to resiliency programs that impact Military and Family Readiness. Knowledge of behavior, social, and economic factors affecting the military members as well as the civilian workforce and their families. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, plus a thorough understanding of how regulatory programs are administered, to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques, measure compliance and accomplishments, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of integrated resilience programs. Thorough knowledge of Resiliency and Military and Family Readiness programs, installation operations, resiliency objectives, and Air Force and ACC policies affecting resiliency program operations. Knowledge of various tracking tools utilized in the performance and tracking of Military Family and Readiness and Resiliency programs that pass information through the various level of command hierarchy for utilization in program studies that impact the way resiliency programs are carried out. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of social science principles, concepts and techniques used to evaluate and determine the requirements for community, families and military support delivery systems, to develop, implement and improve command-wide programs and draw supportable conclusions. Knowledge of principles and techniques of social compact system design to analyze and make recommendations with regard to education and training program objectives, policies, delivery systems and resources to improve accessibility, responsiveness and relevance to the command mission and needs of its members. Knowledge of program planning and budgeting, analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to include the budget and analysis process. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide range of high-ranking military and civilian personnel, to include developing and making presentations at high levels such as: four-star general officers, senior leader forums, NAF and Wing commanders. Ability to recognize and analyze problems, conduct research, summarize results, problem solve, apply rules, regulations and procedures, and make appropriate recommendations and implement solutions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify, and provide readiness and resilience support. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. *****************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS***************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Other

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as the strategic Air Combat Command (ACC) executive expert and authority on Military, Family, and Community Readiness with responsibility for providing command policy expertise, guidance and advice and consultation to Senior Leaders and government officials.