Family Program Specialist (Title 32)

As an Family Program Specialist GS you will serve as an advisor on quality of life and Family Program matters for National Guard and reserve members with the goal of maximizing retention and readiness. Assists in the development planning and implementation of the Family Program which includes readiness volunteer management and improving the quality of life and well being of members and families. This includes issues involving benefits entitlements scheduling events missions roles and functions of the National Guard.

Conditions of employment

• APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT THEIR STATE INCENTIVES MANAGER TO DETERMINE IF ACCEPTING THIS POSITION WILL AFFECT ANY BONUS RECEIVED FROM THE MILITARY.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Security Clearance requirements are determined by position and/or MOS/AFSC compatibility.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is in the Excepted Federal Civil Service under the authority of 32 U.S.C. 709 and is open to Category 1: All permanent/indefinite (T32 and T5) technicians employed by the agency Category 3: All current military members of the Florida National Guard; and Category 4: All individuals who qualify for membership in the Florida National Guard and are willing to become T32 Dual Status technicians. First
consideration will be given to Category 1.

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.

FLARNG BUS Code NG5022: This position is included in the bargaining unit and eligible for labor organization representation. The current exclusive representative is The Association of Civilian Technicians Chapter 87 and the President is Mr. Michael Ortmayer at

MILITARY GRADE(S): Enlisted: E4 thru E7

TEMPORARY PROMOTION- For Title 32 selectees only: This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour). If a permanent employee in the Title 32 excepted civil service accepts this position he/she will retain their permanent status AND return to their previous Title 32 position once incumbent returns from military duty. If the military tour member who has reemployment rights to this position does not exercise his/her reemployment rights within 5 years the selected individual may remain in this position without further competition.

INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT-For Current Title 5 selectees only: This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour). If an on-board individual employed in the Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position he/she will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3). If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment rights to this position the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the military tour member having reemployment rights to this position does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.

INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT-State National Guard Members (Not Current T5 or T32 Onboard) This is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour) selectee will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3). If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment right to this position the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the military tour member having reemployment rights to this position does not exercise his/her rights within 5 years this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition.

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: GS09 Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provides knowledge and/or experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures.

Required Experience:

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