FAMILY PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Army National Guard Units
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FAMILY PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Salary
$45,409 - $59,031
per year
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing administrative support for family programs that help National Guard and Reserve members and their families in South Carolina.
The role focuses on clerical tasks, following guidelines, and assisting with program services in a military headquarters setting.
It's a good fit for someone with office experience who wants to support military families and is eligible to join or is already part of the South Carolina Army National Guard.
Key Requirements
- Eligibility for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard (Areas 1-3 prioritized)
- At least one year of specialized experience in clerical or administrative support equivalent to the next lower grade level
- General experience in office work demonstrating ability to learn job-specific knowledge and skills
- Knowledge of procedures, guidelines, and techniques for organizational clerical and technical work
- Ability to supervise or perform assistant-level tasks in a support programs division
- Familiarity with National Guard and Reserve family program administration
Full Job Description
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a FAMILY PROGRAM ASSISTANT, Position Description Number PDD1745000 , and is part of the SC J11, South Carolina Army National Guard.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING AREA OF CONSIDERATION (AOC): Area of Consideration: This position is open to Area 1 Only.
Area 1: Current employees of the South Carolina Army National Guard (Tenure 1 and 2) Area 2: Current members of the South Carolina Army National Guard Area 3: Any individual eligible for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard *Temporary and Indefinite employees do not meet permanent tenure requirements and are not eligible for Area 1.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience, education, or training which indicates the candidate performed progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Use the Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions Specialized Experience time requirements of 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.
For National Guard title 5 civilian positions, in addition to specialized experience, use the Office of Personnel Management education requirements.??????? Major Duties:
This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters (State), Manpower and Personnel Directorate (J-1), Support Programs Division.
The purpose of the position is to provide support in the administration of Family Program services for the National Guard and Reserve members within the state.
Work involving supervising or performing clerical, assistant, or technical work which requires knowledge of the procedures, established guidelines, and techniques involved in carrying out the work of the organization.
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