• Job Description

  Req#: 762277200
  THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
  
  This National Guard position is for a YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM SPECIALIST, Position Description Number
  NGT5334000 and is part of the MD JFHQ G1, National Guard.
  
  
  Duties
  
  
  1. Assists with the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and daily administration of the YRRP to include the contracting of conference facilities, lodging, meals, and professional onsite child care. Coordinating with staff and other Federal, state, and local organizations for support with speakers, instructors, and support services. The team leader is responsible for creating and distributing the agenda, informational brochures, and other promotional materials concerning individual YRRP events scheduled. (30%)2. Serves as an advisor on the YRRP Program and family program issues relevant to the service members and their families during the deployment cycle, with the intent of maximizing readiness of the service members and their families. The Yellow Ribbon Program Specialist is considered to be the subject matter expert on reintegration activities and family programs, responsible for conducting briefings, seminars, and workshops about the various services, benefits, and referral organizations available to service members and their families. (30%)3. Assists in planning, maintaining, and updating an ongoing system of information and referrals for use by the military community. Prepares, coordinates, and disseminates information to staff and units to provide the service members and families with educational materials to increase awareness of the benefits and entitlements available. Conducts briefings and training for staff and units to provide necessary information, stimulate interest and support for Yellow Ribbon Program. Conducts needs assessments to identify other programming needs of family members. (20%)4. Provides necessary assistance to units and/or individuals to ensure accomplishment of all Deployment Cycle Support tasks during appropriate phases of the deployment cycles to include coordinating reception activities, briefings, training, and spouse/family education. The YRPS communicates with the service members and their families to ensure they have access to all available events, dates, locations, times, and agenda. Assist with ensuring accuracy and timeliness standards for the reporting requirements within their state are met, for inclusion in the nationwide Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program Report. Maintains up-to-date Yellow Ribbon Program benefits, support services, and readiness library consisting of directives, policies, regulations, SOPs, and program material. Serves as representative at conferences and meetings on family programs and Yellow Ribbon Program matters. (20%)Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  This is an indefinite position. Indefinite employment does not confer permanent tenure and is covered under tenure group 3. Indefinite technicians serve at the will of the appointing officer and may be separated any time, after a 30 day written memorandum is issued by the HRO. May become permanent without further competition.
  
  
  Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  
  The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience in the applicable career field career field at the GS-07 level (or at a level comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 level if Military or outside the Federal service.
  
  If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference.
  
  ???????- 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15.- 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service.https://www.vaforvets.va.gov/vaforvets/hr/Pages/Federal-Hiring-Process.asp#veteranspreference

• About the company

  The United States Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.

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