AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5)

Full Job Description

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Position.

This is an Indefinite GS-0301-09 AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5303P02 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. This is a bargaining position.

SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possesses experience, education or training that provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management and administration; the ability to compile reports and memoranda; ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work; and experience using computer and automation systems.

GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 grade level or equivalent that provided knowledge of principles, policies, program goals and methodology of the National Guard quality of life programs; ability to provide briefings and orientations; ability to collect, evaluate and disseminate information and assess strengths, weaknesses, and needs of serviced populations; and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Priority Placement Information: Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference.

(See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible" Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Major Duties:

• Serves as the family readiness and support services representative at an ANG Wing.
• Identifies Wing family needs and concerns and presents appropriate plans, and recommendations to facilitate family readiness and support decisions.
• Ensures all recommendations are in accordance with applicable guidelines, policies, and regulations.
• Provides plans for an efficient resource management program and maximum support of service delivery to include resource center (discovery center), equipment, funding, tracking, and computerized systems - AFFIRST, etc.
• Analyzes Wing/GSU family readiness and support budget functions and provide recommendations to resolve existing or forecasted shortages.
• Provides advice and assistance to accommodate family needs during full or partial unit mobilizations and to alleviate concern of unit members about family welfare in the event of mobilization.
• Analyzes ongoing family Wing/GSU services evaluation program and provides recommendations to resolve problems of overlap, duplication or conflict and to ensure effective goals and objectives are accomplished.
• Identifies service member and family issues that require exploration, development, and resolutions, and determines appropriate methods and resources.
• Uses formal and informal needs assessment to ensure long term proactive/reactive programs are available.
• Mandated to use AFFIRST to report all metrics to include volunteer coordination, training, and documenting volunteer hours.
• Coordinates information for seminars, conferences, and orientation workshops as appropriate for family members and volunteers.
• Provides a quarterly report on expenditures to the Wing MSF Commander/DP and forwards to SFPD after the end of each quarter, as directed.
• Develops flyers for all unit related family events and maintains the unit family website.
• Performs other duties as assigned.