NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
Loss of military membership will result in immediate loss of your full-time military technician position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Puerto Rico State driver’s license to operate government motor vehicle in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance within ONE (1) year of appointment.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements.
Area 1 = All permanent Officers, Warrant Officers and Enlisted employee's members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard. Area 2 = All indefinite Officers, Warrant Officers and Enlisted employee's members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard.
First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates).
To prevent a grade inversion, military rank allowed for this position will be determined at the final evaluation of the vacancy announcement considering the military rank of the supervisor.
Acceptance of any military technician position may cause the termination of entitlements and eligibility for all military bonuses and student loan repayments. For further information you must contact the appropriate military Education Office.
TEMPORARY PROMOTION / INDEFINITE:
This position is advertised against a valid man-year of an employee currently on an Active-Duty tour. If the employee does not exercise restoration rights, HRO MUST clear the Department of Defense (DoD) Priority Placement Program (PPP) prior to process the personnel action may become permanent without further competition, upon recommendation of immediate supervisor, or may be terminated at any time by management decision.
An applicant selected for an indefinite appointment will occupy a full-time position without a specific time limitation. Permanent employees who apply for, and are selected for, an indefinite or temporary position do not maintain their permanent tenure status, nor do they have restoration rights back to their permanent position or status. These employees' Tenure Group changes as a result of a change in the appointment status in which the employee is serving. A technician NG-T32 (Dual-Status) or NG-T5 in this type of appointment does not work towards permanent tenure and can be terminated at any time with a 30-day notice. NG-T5 employee selected for this position will not have return rights to their former permanent technician position after conversion to NG-T32(Dual-Status). For more information concerning benefits for Indefinite employees see Benefits and Other Information.
DUTIES:
As a MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS MANAGER (D2409000), GS-0301-12, you will direct, supervise, provide leadership, plan, develop, monitor, steward, and administer the Service Support Program for National Guard and Reserve members and their families, including any family of deployed military personnel regardless of service or component (Army, Marines, Air Force, etc.), that reside in the state, at all levels of contingency and mobilization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is predominantly sedentary in nature, some walking, standing, carrying of light items is required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is usually performed in an office setting, operating a personal computer and other office equipment. Regular travel to attend conferences, meetings and/or to visit military units to provide family program briefings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. National Guard military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard provided such service is related to the position to be filled.
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:
Applicant must possess at least ONE(1) year of specialized experience at the next lower-level GS-11 position or the equivalent THIRTY-SIX (36)months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as research, analyze, develop, train, lead, supervise subordinates and execute the National Guard Family Program and readiness policies plans and procedures; ranging from mobilization planning to automated records tracking system to track, provide supervision and training to available volunteers for base and unit family; analyzing established processes, evaluating successes, and identifying areas for improvement of productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of program operations; establish performance indicators and measure these against program goals and objectives; development and updates of policies and regulations related to family social programs, and the dissemination of program guidance; development administrative regulations governing the program capabilities, allocation and distribution of personnel supplies, equipment and other resources; make decisions, analyze recommendations, exercise analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility, provide supervision and leadership; working experience interpreting regulations, policies or law and providing guidance.
Education
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, is equivalent to the GS-05 position, one (1) full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement is equivalent to a GS-07 position, master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related, is equivalent to a GS-09 position,(i.e., 36 weeks of substantially full-time hours, or the equivalent) of the required experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position.
NOTE:
Completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for two months of specialized experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position.
NOTE:
Copy of the Official/student transcripts showing conferred Degree must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered, or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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):Developing Others, Planning and Evaluating, and Reasoning
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:
1. Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in ENGLISH showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed we accept resumes that are no longer than TWO (2) pages in length. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?
2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
3. For permanent / Indefinite employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
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/12945434
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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Next steps
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES:
1. Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in ENGLISH showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed we accept resumes that are no longer than TWO (2) pages in length. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?
2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
3. For permanent / Indefinite employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
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/12945434
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
PR JFHQ G1
Bldg 545 Columbus Street
Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
US
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
