Job Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST (Title 5), Position Description Number T5303P02 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

Job Description

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 1 year equivalent to at least GS-7 experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. -Knowledge of the principles, policies, program goals and methodology of the National Guard quality of life programs, including factors that affect work and leisure environments, to identify family issues that require exploration, development, and resolutions, and determines appropriate methods and resources such as referral to social service programs and agencies, to provide information about National Guard assistance programs, to gather and analyze information on problems and difficulties of obtaining assistance using the current system, to provide programs that address such problems, and to recommend action to improve the system. -Ability to provide briefings and orientations to work family members and volunteers. -Ability to enhance and maximize the volunteer capability to support the family program with active volunteer services and maintaining records of volunteers for base family activities, particular services and specialty expertise. -Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interacting with individuals/families and program support representatives. --Skill in using various computer software database, spreadsheet and word processing. -Ability to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information and assess strengths, weaknesses, and needs of serviced population in order to establish program goals, objectives, and procedures. -Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.