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Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T57014P1 and is part of the FL JFHQ, National Guard.
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As a, MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-09, You will serve as fully independent advisor within geographical area of responsibility in accomplishing all objectives of the Soldier & Family Readiness Program (SFRP) for the Army National Guard to maximize retention and readiness. Provide input to develop, articulate, and implement the Family Readiness Program at the State level, inclusive of family readiness, family assistance, employment outreach, volunteer training and management and improvement of quality of life and well-being of Service members and families. Conduct needs assessments to determine requirements. Collect and organize volunteer, family, and other related data, submit data and information through the State Family Program Director or Supervisory Family Support Services Specialist. Implement and maintain computer entry system to support reporting, for retrieval, and dissemination. Ensure accurate and timely input into the NGB-approved system of record for all applicable Service Members and Family case information, unit support, community outreach, training provision, volunteer management and other Family Program data. Coach, mentor and train junior staff. Conduct briefings at the local, unit and state levels to provide necessary information to leadership, commanders, Soldiers, Families, Soldier and Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs) and community partners and stimulate interest and support to build program and community capacity. FRSAs are a component of the Commander's unit Family readiness program, and support Family Readiness goals at the state and unit levels. They provide administrative and logistical support to the Brigade Commander in support of their Unit Readiness Program, and training and volunteer program support within the State Family Program Office at the Joint Forces Headquarters. NG FRSAs are responsible for volunteer management and training, and support Family readiness, adaptability and resilience training under the Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Program to NG Family members.
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Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
• Weekend work will be required- Will be required to work weekends during drill, annual training and deployment assemblies.
• Incumbent will be required to respond to military personnel and families on a 24/7 basis thru work cell phone or E-mail.
• YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR MOST RECENT SF 50 (eg. General Adjustment) TO BE CONSIDERED

Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Exceptive Service "under the authority of Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)" and is open to on board Title 5 only (Tenure 1, 2 and 3) federal employees/technicians (T5) within the agency. Tenure can be in block 24 on your latest SF 50.
PCS: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs, MAY be authorized. Authorization for payment of PCS expenses will be granted ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
Recruitment / Relocation: Incentive MAY be authorized. ONLY after determination is made that payment is in the best interest of the Florida National Guard.
FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is "excluded" and ineligible for labor organization representation.
NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD YOUR MOST RECENT SF 50 (eg. General Adjustment) TO BE CONSIDERED
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE - GS-09: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information; experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; experience using computer and automation systems; experience utilizing automated systems; experience providing technical assistance and guidance to National Guard service members and families pertaining to entitlements and benefits; experience planning and executing Family Readiness Programs such as (but not limited to) Crisis Management, Legal, Financial, Tricare, ID/DEERS at a state National Guard level; experience coordinating efforts in family readiness programs that may have included employment outreach, volunteer training and management and quality of life and the well-being of Service members and families; experience briefing leaders and Commanders on the status of a unit's Family Program.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree
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2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
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LL.B. or J.D., if related
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).
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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.
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