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
$50,460 - $65,599
per year
Type
Closes
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting family programs for National Guard and Reserve members and their families in South Carolina, including administrative tasks, building community networks, and helping with referrals to social services.
It requires handling clerical work with some independence and knowledge of regulations.
A good fit would be someone with office experience who enjoys helping military families and working in a structured government environment.
Key Requirements
- At least 12 months of specialized experience in interpreting and applying regulations, procedures, or laws
- Working knowledge of administrative functions
- Experience advising lower-graded employees
- Ability to work independently and set priorities with minimal supervision
- General experience in clerical, office, or related work demonstrating ability to learn job skills
- Eligibility for South Carolina Army National Guard membership (Areas 1-3 prioritized)
- Knowledge of Family Program services, community resources, and human resources referral networks
Full Job Description
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position for a FAMILY PROGRAM ASSISTANT, Position Description Number PDD1744000 , 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: Must have at least 12 months experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws.
Experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions. Experience demonstrating the ability to advise lower graded employees.
Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control. 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 and their families within the state by performing assignments designed to provide familiarity with the Family Program, community services, effective relations with supporting social service and emergency organizations, and the development of human resources program referral networks.
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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