Naval Base Newport, RI, USA
3 days ago
WORK AND FAMILY LIFE (WFL) CONSULTANT
Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will disseminate large amounts of information in a concise, clear and effective method in classroom or other settings. You will establish and maintain effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy interacting with commands, individuals, families, military and community agencies. You will work with social service delivery systems in the military and civilian community and gaining knowledge of individual agencies’ policies and procedures and establishing agreements. You will be required to use various computer software database, spreadsheet, word processing, and network programs such as Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Military Installations, and other databases. You will collect evaluate and disseminate information and assess strengths, weaknesses, and needs of serviced population in order to establish program goals, objectives, You will communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing assistance in developing goals and plans to determine appropriate referral services and options; 2) Evaluating strengths, weaknesses, and needs of a serviced population to establish program goals, objectives, and procedures; 3) Delivering Work and Family Life Programs education and training to a serviced population; and 4) Using computer software (such as Microsoft Office, Web Browsers, databases, or other programs) to support a Work and Family Life Program. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Specialized Experience for the GS-09 may be substituted with the following education:2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree. OR master's or equivalent graduate degree. Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. A 40 hour work week is typical for this position. This position is being recruited at the full performance level. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The regular and recurring work performed involves sitting at a desk and sitting in conferences and meetings. Duties may require some travel to different offices, military and civilian, within the local area and local travel. Hours may vary depending on client needs and will require some evenings and weekends. Incumbent may be required to carry objects such as overhead projectors weighing twenty five pounds or less. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is normally performed in an office setting. Duties may require some travel to different offices, military and civilian, within the local area, as well as occasional travel to areas away from the FFSC. Incumbent may be required to board Navy vessels to provide FFSC programs to crewmembers while the ship is in port or underway in route to homeport from last port call. Employee must be able to traverse ladders on board Navy vessel. In cases of emergency situations involving military families, incumbent may be on a twenty-four hour, seven-day week, on-call status. Situations will be interpreted by higher authority as to determination of an emergency but, in most cases, would be natural disasters or disasters at sea to ships and/or planes. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
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