Soldier and Family Assistance Manager at Las Vegas

JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:
This position is located with the US Army Accessions Command, US Army 6th Recruiting Brigade, Medical Detachment, North Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas Nevada is known as the entertainment capital of the world.

Who May Apply:

· Current Army Employee

· DoD Transfer

· Non DoD Transfers

· E.O. 13473

· Reinstatement

· 30% Disabled Veterans

· VEOA

· VRA

· NAF eligibles

· Persons with Disabilities

· E.O. 12721

· ICTAP eligibles

· OPM Interchange Agreement Eligibles

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Moving Expenses (PCS) are not authorized
• Temporary Duty Station (TDY) is 25%

DUTIES:Back to top

You would be responsible for coordinating or carrying out a variety of social services type programs linking various military and civilian support services with the battalions dispersed soldiers and family members. You would serve as a single point of contact for incoming/outgoind soldiers and their family members to help them understand the full range of programs and benefits available to them as well as their responsibilities under these programs. You would develop, maintain and distribute welcome packets for incoming soliders and their families, develop and provide sponsorship training and provide guidance on the preparation of the sponsor letter. You would work with the battallion, company, and station personnel to recruit and maintain an active volunteer force as well as coordinate and provide training for the volunteer force. You would serve as the primiary Health Benefits advisor for military personnel and their families to obtain medical care information needed for medical treatment through direct care, Tricare, and similar programs.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.  Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.  Specialized experience is defined as:  Experience equivalent to the GS-07 level which includesadvising employees regarding health and human services programs and procedures,quality of life programs and medical care.

  This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-07.

 

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:

· Knowledge of Health and Human Services Programsand Procedures

· Ability to Ensure Unit Policy Adherence

· Knowledge of Program Review and EvaluationProcesses

· Ability to Establish, Implement and MaintainPolicies and Procedures

· Ability to Communicate Orally and in Writing

 

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the GS-07 grade (or equivalent).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. [For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.] OR  [For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below:]

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Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Moving Expenses (PCS) is not authorized
• Temporary Duty (TDY) is 25%.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

 

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.  If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:  1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.  Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.  Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Country: USA, State: Nevada, City: Las Vegas, Company: U.S. Army Accession Command.