hr spec

Summary

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1, 2, 3

DEFINITION OF AREA(S)

OF CONSIDERATION:

Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees.

Area 2 - All other current onboard AKNG T32 Excepted Service Employees.

Area 3 - All current or former members of the Alaska National Guard



PDCN:
T5621000



MPCN:
1079777

Selecting Supervisor: Garry Briner

Duties

Responsible for the overall management, control and execution of the ANG family readiness and support programs.

The incumbent is responsible for managing the coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scope, development, design and direction of the family readiness and support programs.

Incumbent applies knowledge of management principles, applicable laws, regulations and National Guard Bureau (NGB) guidance to family readiness and support programs.

Provides guidance to the ANG Wing leadership in the development and implementation of a family readiness and support program and provides family readiness assistance at the GSUs.

Analyzes current Family program support for Wing Families and determines where there are gaps in service or support. Where gaps exist, develops and manages programs that support Wing Families. Monitors the success of implemented programs and makes adjustments as needed.

Conducts projects and studies using a variety of analytical techniques in order to document needs and concerns in regards to family readiness and well being.

Provides continuous analysis of the effectiveness and efficiency of the products and services by gathering, interpreting, analyzing, and staying abreast of the principles, policies, program goals and methodology of the National Guard quality of life programs.

Based on the results documented, the incumbent develops solutions to issues, and develops and provides recommendations to senior leadership which impact substantially on the manner in which the family programs are carried out and to the implementation of program improvements identified.

Provides plans for an efficient resource management program and maximum support of service delivery.

Plans include supported projections of long-term family readiness and support plans and resource needs to wing level trends and directives.

Analyzes Wing/GSU family readiness and support budget functions and provide recommendations to resolve existing or forecasted shortages.

Provides advice and assistance to accommodate family needs during full or partial unit mobilizations and to alleviate concern of unit members about family welfare in the event of mobilization.

Provides full services during full or partial federal or state mobilizations, call-ups, and/or military support missions.

Provides plans that maximize readiness and support resources for unit family member assistance during day-to-day operations and especially for Aerospace Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployments and full or partial unit mobilizations.

Assesses, identifies, and determines Wing/GSU family issues, trends, needs, program priorities, and program effectiveness through utilization of appropriate research methods and resources.

Analyzes ongoing family Wing/GSU services evaluation program and provides recommendations to resolve problems of overlap, duplication or conflict and to ensure effective goals and objectives are accomplished.

Identifies family issues that require exploration, development, and resolutions, and determines appropriate methods and resources. Uses formal and informal needs assessment to ensure long term proactive/reactive programs are available.

Analyzes ongoing family Wing/GSU services evaluation program and provides recommendations to resolve problems of overlap, duplication, or conflict and to ensure effective goals and objectives are accomplished.

Products developed through analyses and assessments are used to support and sustain ANG Family Readiness and support to National Guard Bureau, US Air Force MAJCOM Family Matter, and Office of Secretary of Defense taskers.

Identifies and categorizes volunteer capabilities, assets and training requirements.

Works with the JFHQ-ST Family Program Director (SFPD) to identify and develop training options to the unit family volunteer community.

Enhances and maximizes the volunteer capability to support the program with active volunteer services. Develops a record system to track available volunteers for base family activities, particular services, and specialty expertise. Tracks and records volunteer hours and other volunteer related data for trend analysis and recognition purposes.

Identifies and maintains current listings of professional volunteer literature and training materials for the orientation for current and new volunteers.

Analyzes needs of the volunteer workforce and identifies volunteer requirements. Coordinates information for seminars, conferences, and orientation workshops as appropriate for family members and volunteers. Conducts briefings and training for family members and volunteers.

Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings on quality of life and family readiness and support issues for purpose of receiving information as directed.

Attends staff meetings monthly or as required to report on family readiness and support program status and concerns, as well as special upcoming programs and events.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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