THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM SPECIALIST (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2020000 and is part of the NC G1, National Guard (G1-SSS / MD 1325-911). POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO WORK WEEKENDS AND TRAVEL.
Military Grades: Enlisted (E5 to E7), Warrant (WO1 to CW4) or Officer (1LT) Minimum Requirements: Experience or training which demonstrates a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience in using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience in analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; planning and organizing work; communicating effectively orally and in writing; compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information; providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled; and developing administrative procedures.
As a YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM SPECIALIST, GS-0301-09, you will assist with the planning, development, coordination, implementation, and daily administration of the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) to include the contracting of conference facilities, lodging, meals, and professional onsite childcare; coordinate with staff and other Federal, state, and local organizations for support with speakers, instructors, and support services; create and distribute the agenda, informational brochures, and other promotional materials concerning individual YRRP events scheduled; serve 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; conduct briefings, seminars, and workshops about the various services, benefits, and referral organizations available to service members and their families; assist in planning, maintaining, and updating an ongoing system of information and referrals for use by the military community; prepare, coordinate, and disseminate information to staff and units to provide the service members and families with educational materials to increase awareness of the benefits and entitlements available; conduct needs assessments to identify other programming needs of family members; provide 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; communicate 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; maintain up-to-date Yellow Ribbon Program benefits, support services, and readiness library consisting of directives, policies, regulations, SOPs, and program material; serve as representative at conferences and meetings on family programs and Yellow Ribbon Program matters; and perform other duties as assigned. POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO WORK WEEKENDS AND TRAVEL.