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AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Area I: All Current On-Board Permanent and Term Title 32 and Title 5 (Competitive & Excepted) Employees Area II: Currently serving members of the Maine Air and Army National Guard. (Veterans' Preference will Apply) Area III: Former members of the Maine Air and Army National Guard. (Veterans' Preference will Apply) Area IV: All US Citizens. (Veterans' Preference will Apply)

This position is assigned to the Joint Force Headquarters (State) under the Military and Family Readiness Manager. The purpose of the position is to serve as the team leader for three or more Military & Family Readiness Specialists, in order to plan, coordinate, implement, and develop reporting data, in support of the family assistance, family outreach, community outreach, crisis response, family readiness and financial readiness functions of the ARNG Family Readiness Program for National Guard members and their families and provide commanders with staff assistance in solving problems affecting the military community and in improving the quality of life and well-being of members of the Army National Guard(ARNG)throughout the state. Responsible to project budget and fiscal requirements necessary for execution, documenting, and fiscal reporting in support of program initiatives.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Evaluate command well-being policies and procedures governing programs and make and implement recommendations to increase capabilities and efficiency, and develop solutions to unique situations. Responsible for data consolidation, reporting, and the implementation of work/life services and activities. Research, analyze, develop, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor the human service delivery system to ensure that family program elements are established and provided to military and family members encompassing service components. Assists the SFPD in strategic planning, inter-service coordination and liaison with key officials, higher headquarters, other military services, state and Federal government, and non-government (profit and non-profit) agencies and organizations. Conducts regular needs assessments with stakeholders in order to direct, analyze, and evaluate programs and initiatives to ensure cost effectiveness and maximize operating gains and program effectiveness to Army/ARNG standards. Comply with and support accreditation/certification and internal control process requirements. (25%)

2. Develop the program budget formulations and forecasts of funds for the full scope of the ARNG family readiness program. Provide guidance to commands and SFRGs on use and oversight of Army/ARNG non-appropriated funds (NAF). (25%)

3. Establish, develop, and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive information, referral, family and community outreach, volunteer management, financial readiness and follow-up training, education and services in response to Soldier and family readiness needs. Oversee all aspects of volunteer management and training, and life skills/resilience education for ARNG family members, based on Commander needs assessments. Responsible for the execution of the Army Family Action Plan and Army Family Team Building. Maximize community partnerships and utilization of local community, state, regional, and national resources and networks to support Service members and families. Synchronize and coordinate Family Readiness community capacity building efforts (education, prevention, support networks, and direct services). Ensures financial readiness requirements, outside of those related to transition, are executed and tracked to meet ARNG program requirements. Responsible for organizing, marketing, and monitoring the effectiveness of community capacity building efforts, and reporting to the Service Member & Family Programs Director and State Leadership. Areas of focus include communication skills, conflict resolution, anger management, parenting, healthy relationships, safety, stress, time management, disaster preparedness, employment, career planning, and other pertinent topics. (25%)

4. Manages and assigns tasks to subordinate staff, who may not be geographically co-located, based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, capabilities of employees, and work schedules. Develops employee performance standards, provides technical oversight, reviews and evaluates work performance. Give advice, counsel and/or provide instructions to employees on both work and administrative matters; interviews candidates for subordinate positions, makes recommendations for personnel actions including promotions and reassignments; identifies developmental and training needs, provides or arranges for needed training. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, refers serious unresolved concerns to higher-level supervisor. Recommends methods for procedures to increase the quality of work directed. (25%)

Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to complete all required training within guidelines.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

1. Knowledge and ability with public speaking

2. Knowledge and ability to train (resiliency, financial, benefits, soft skills, regulatory guidance, and data systems)

3. Knowledge and ability to handle crisis situations

4. Skill using various computer software databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.

5. Ability to articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.

6. Ability to ensure that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans and work products and services

7. Ability to interpret regulations, policies and laws.

8. Skill in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow, skill level and/or occupational specialization.