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Posted: March 11, 2026 (2 days ago)

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FAMILY PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$50,460 - $65,599

per year

Closes

March 26, 2026More Army jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting family programs for National Guard and Reserve members and their families in South Carolina by handling administrative tasks, building connections with community services, and helping with referrals to social and emergency support.

It requires working independently to manage priorities with minimal oversight in a military headquarters setting.

A good fit would be someone with office experience who enjoys helping people and can navigate regulations to assist military families.

Key Requirements

  • At least 12 months of specialized experience in interpreting and applying regulations, procedures, or laws
  • Working knowledge of administrative functions in a clerical or office environment
  • Experience advising or guiding lower-level employees
  • Ability to work independently and set priorities with little supervisory control
  • General experience in progressively responsible clerical, office, or related work
  • Eligibility for membership in the South Carolina Army National Guard (depending on area of consideration)
  • Familiarity with family support programs, community services, and human resources referrals

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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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SC-12908021-26-107-AR