- Position Title
- MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- NY-11573016-AR-22-504 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 18, 2022 to Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Eligibilities
Please answer all of the questions. You may have more than one status that is applicable to you.
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy
- the vacancy does not have greater promotion potential than your current or last permanent position and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
US Citizens. Are you a US Citizen?
Miscellaneous
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If you do not have an answer, please type in NA.
1.
Are you currently Title 32, Title 5, Priority Placement or Civilian?
2.
If you are a current Federal Employee, what is the name of the Agency and location? If not applicable, please answer NA.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-09, position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you meet the following General Experience requirement(s)?
For positions for which individual occupational requirements do not specify otherwise, general experience is 24 months of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to:
For positions for which individual occupational requirements do not specify otherwise, general experience is 24 months of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to:
- Serve as fully independent advisor within geographical area of responsibility in accomplishing all objectives of the Soldier & Family Readiness Program (SFRP) for the Army National Guard to maximize retention and readiness;
- Plans and conducts workshops and seminars, coordinating volunteer assistance as needed; and
- Provide training and technical support to Commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons to support their Unit Family Readiness program and Soldier & Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs).
2.
Do you meet the following Specialized Experience requirement(s)?
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
Must have at least 1 year experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Must have experience in the development, planning, implementing, and administering the Family Program concerning family and quality of life issues. Must have knowledge of the principles, policies, program goals and methodology of the National Guard quality of life programs, including factors that affect work and leisure environments, to administer a program that provides information about individual and family social problems and referral to social service programs and agencies, information about National Guard assistance programs, to gather and analyze information on problems and difficulties of obtaining assistance using the current system, to provide programs that address such problems, and to recommend action to improve the system.
Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
Must have at least 1 year experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Must have experience in the development, planning, implementing, and administering the Family Program concerning family and quality of life issues. Must have knowledge of the principles, policies, program goals and methodology of the National Guard quality of life programs, including factors that affect work and leisure environments, to administer a program that provides information about individual and family social problems and referral to social service programs and agencies, information about National Guard assistance programs, to gather and analyze information on problems and difficulties of obtaining assistance using the current system, to provide programs that address such problems, and to recommend action to improve the system.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Do you have experience serving as a fully independent advisor within geographical area of responsibility in accomplishing all objectives of the Soldier & Family Readiness Program (SFRP) for the Army National Guard to maximize retention and readiness?
4.
Do you have experience providing 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?
5.
Do you have experience conducting needs assessments to determine requirements?
6.
Do you have experience collecting and organizing volunteer, family, and other related data, submit data and information through the State Family Program Director or Supervisory Family Support Services Specialist?
7.
Do you have experience implementing and maintaining computer entry system to support reporting, for retrieval, and dissemination?
8.
Do you have experience ensuring 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?
9.
Do you have experience managing and operating family assistance center and provide assistance to commands within geographical area of responsibility in support of the SFRP?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
10.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibility may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.