SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Utilizing military guidance, regulations, and legal requirements, develops, analyzes and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Programs available to ANG sponsors, their families and community members. Coordinate program needs with Office of the Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (OSD-RA), NGB-J1 Program Managers in the areas of ESGR, Family Programs, Veterans Affairs/Transition Assistance Advisors, Mental Health and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, ARNG and ANG Yellow Ribbon Integration Program managers, and respective State JFHQs. Develop Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), and Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) with other resources and agencies in support of program requirements. Prepare and deliver oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s). Requirements Conditions of Employment Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s) U.S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Superior Qualifications may be considered if there is demonstratable proof provided on your resume. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Position may perform other related duties as assigned. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Employee may be required to work overtime. Experience in areas of military personnel, human resources, and family programs as well as an understanding of the National Guard Bureau are essential to the successful performance of the position. May supervise Military Personnel. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. (2) Knowledge of the various command entities involved in overall planning and execution of operations and evaluations; and (3) Knowledge of program development, implementation, policy development, and process to conduct program review, analyses, and evaluation to include cost analysis. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in -grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or qualitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. 2. Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. 3. Knowledge of the laws, policies, DoD/ Air Force /NGB regulations, precedent-setting situations and overall Air Force/ Air National Guard programs, goals and objectives pertaining to Reintegration and Family Programs. 4. Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies; and preparing solutions to especially wide range of Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program requirements relating to military members, their families, and community members and other military related initiatives. 5. Knowledge of program development, implementation, policy development, and process to conduct program review, analyses, and evaluation to include cost analysis. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty . Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. If you have questions

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