Job Opportunities in United States

Duties

• Supervisory duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
• Directs work to be accomplished by staff.
• Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities.
• Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
• Participates in staffing decisions.
• Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
• Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate corrective action(s) as necessary.
• Supports CNIC's EEO policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understand and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable.
• Directly supervises and leads staff assigned to WFL program positions to include WFL non-clinical case managers, WFL Consultants, and Education Services Facilitators.
• Program Duties comprise 60% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
• Applies concepts, principles, and theories relating to WFL services delivery systems to analyze and interpret complete social and behavioral data concerning clients; and to assess factors of personality structure and dynamics as they affect findings of aptitudes and interests.
• Represents the Center at professional conferences and committee meetings in and outside of the region. Supports Emergency Family Assistance (EFA) exercises and real life operations.
• Networks and coordinates with Navy and civilian human service agencies to stay aware of available services, ensures required services are provided when referrals are made, and provides information and assistance to such agencies when requested.
• Assesses needs and provides WFL and education services to leadership, organizations, and populations serviced by the FFSC.
• Develops and uses self-assessment, community-assessment, and various measurement tools to identify trends, organizational needs, and Navy demographics profiles relevant to WFL educational services.
• Evaluates and interprets data to identify and clarify issues and concerns; recommends appropriate course of action to positively affect Navy family WFL relationships, mission readiness, recruitment and retention.
• Develops and implements procedures to monitor, analyze and document service effectiveness.
• Serves as primary train-the-trainer, ensuring all staff maintains high program presentation skill levels, by monitoring program delivery and creating skill-building programs.
• Develops, manages, continuously monitors, and updates standardized local Educational Services (ES) curriculums.
• Serves as a Technical Assistant (TA) for all Contractor WFL services. Completes all required TA training. Reviews/signs Contractor work schedules, leave, travel, and training requests as delegated by supervisor.
• Serves as a Trusted Agent for the Contract systems. Monitors Contractor performance requirements; informs supervisor of contractor performance issues.
• Reviews WFL group programs and services to ensure completion IAW Performance Work Statement and shows an accurate accounting for services in the automated system in use by the FFSP.
• Institutes organizational procedures that promote communication and harmonious working relationships among the team to develop individual strengths and provide for effective accomplishment of Center's mission.
• Represents the team to provide FFSC Leadership policy interpretation and implementation for all education services, ensuring local instructions, standard operating procedures, and guidance reflect current directives, instructions, and laws.
• Maintains necessary program and administrative materials and files; makes available Family Readiness policies, procedures, directives, and instructions to the team.
• Identifies and advocates for resources as well as for information and decisions on major work issues.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain Contracting Officers Representative certification.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a government travel card for official travel.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits
  
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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  

  The following documents may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.
  
  

  • Resume
  • Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
  • Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
  • Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

  
  APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.
  
  WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
  1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
  To claim this preference, you MUST:
  

  • Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

  
  2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
  To claim this preference, you MUST:
  

  • Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
  • If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

  
  3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.
  
  To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
  

  • Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
  • Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
  • Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)

  
  To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
  

  • Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
  • Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
  • Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

  
  ***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

  
  

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
  
• How to Apply
  
  
  To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.
  Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.
  It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.
  Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.
  Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.
  Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/15/2024 to receive consideration.
  
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/View Questionnaire/12541090
  
  It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
  
  Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
  
  To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
  
  

  Agency contact information

  Amanda Urmanic

  Email

  amanda.n.urmanic.naf@us.navy.mil

  Address

  NAS JRB New Orleans
  400 Russell Ave Bldg 261
  New Orleans, LA 70143
  US

  Next steps

  All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
  
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency