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THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
UNIT: JFHQ, G1, Family Program, (NGMN-PED-F), 600 Cedar Street
LOCATION: Saint Paul, MN
SELECTING OFFICIAL: CPT Adam C. Gades, (651) 248-2912
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
06/23/2020 to 07/07/2020
$46,499 - $60,445 per year
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Temporary
Full-Time
Excepted
7
No
Yes
MN-10849232-AR-20-486
571729600
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
United States Citizens, National Guard
A FAMILY PROGRAM ASSISTANT, GS-0303-07, Serves as an assistant in accomplishing all objectives of the Family Program. Supports staff assistance visits to ensure that policies conform with guidance to staff and units. Assists in designing and conducting needs assessments of family members to identify program requirements. Identifies issues affecting the quality of family life and provides recommendations to supervisor of activities and policies requiring modification. Identifies family issues affecting recruiting, retention, and readiness. Prepares information papers and other documents concerning these issues. Recommends necessary changes as needed on new initiatives and implementation of program to address those issues. Coordinates and facilitates communications between family members and the National Guard. Prepares information for entitlements, schedules of events, missions, roles, and functions of the National Guard. Interfaces with units and family members and gathers information concerning family activities. Compiles information, publishes, and disseminates Family Program newsletters. Develops and maintains a library of resource documents to include community, state, and Federal government agencies and organizations, which are available for referrals to family members. Assists units in developing and maintaining local information, referral and follow-up programs. Provides technical assistance to personnel publicizing Family Program and quality of life issues. Conducts briefings and training for staff and units to provide necessary information and to stimulate interest and support.Coordinates the volunteer service component to include formal training and recruiting of volunteers. Supports volunteers to work with the Family Readiness Groups (FRGs), and to instruct and train units, soldiers, and their families. Provides technical assistance and information to develop local unit FRGs. Identifies key volunteers and develops and conducts orientation and training programs for these volunteers. Maintains a system of documenting volunteer services and a library of resource materials concerning volunteerism and provides materials to volunteers as needed. Conducts workshops and seminars as appropriate. Identifies key volunteers to serve as Family Program volunteer council members, coordinates activities, and communications of the council. Assists in planning and coordinating resources for family assistance at mobilization. Assists with the establishment, staffing, and equipping of Family Assistance Centers (FACs), when necessary. Implements and maintains a system of providing publications and information to FACs and FRGs. Assists in the preparation of budget requirements to support the Family Program. Initiates Invitational Travel Orders (ITOs) for volunteers, when necessary. Assists in maintenance of non-appropriated and appropriated fund volunteer reimbursement program. Assists with the state family youth program, which addresses issues and concerns of youth related to Guard life and youth readiness and well being. Coordinates with local youth related organizations and agencies. Collects and organizes volunteer, family, and other related data. Implements and maintains a computer entry system for easy of retrieval and dissemination. Performs other duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION: If Applicable
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: D1744000
REMARKS: No PCS available. This is Temporary Technician Position. The military grade of the supervisor must equal or exceed the grade of personnel supervised. Sensitivity Level 2.
Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.
To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/
IMPORTANT NOTES:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below
Area 1: Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.
Area 2: Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG.
Area 3: All Minnesota National Guard members currently assigned to the MNANG or to the MNARNG applying for a position within the component in which they are currently assigned. i.e. temporary technician or Traditional Guardsman.
Area 4: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the Minnesota National Guard, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.
Area 5: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Minnesota National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians.
Evaluation Factors: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume and/or OF 612 showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format must include Month and Year, e.g, 02/2017, Feb 2017, ect.) of employment and duties performed
2. Transcript: If position requires a degree or if using education to qualify
3. It is highly recommended that you also submit the AGO 163 to accurately reflect your military experience
Copies of the OF 612 and AGO 163: http://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/
Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number ( 20-486 ), title ( FAMILY PROGRAM ASSISTANT ) and Grade(s) ( GS-07 ) for which you are applying for.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10849232
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/571729600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
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.