This position is assigned to the Joint Force Headquarters (State) under the Military Family Support Branch, G1. The purpose of the position is to serve as the team leader for six Soldier & Family Readiness Specialists, in order to plan, coordinate, implement, and develop reporting data, in support of the Family assistance, Family outreach, community outreach, crisis response, Family readiness and financial readiness functions of the ARNG Family Readiness Program for National Guard members and their families and provide commanders with staff assistance in solving problems affecting the military community and in improving the quality of life and well-being of members of the Army National Guard(ARNG)throughout the state. Responsible to project budget and fiscal requirements necessary for execution, documenting, and fiscal reporting in support of program initiatives.
Typical Responsibilities include:
- Evaluate command well-being policies and procedures governing programs and make and implement recommendations to increase capabilities and efficiency and develop solutions to unique situations. Responsible for data consolidation,
reporting, and the implementation of work/life services and activities. Research, analyze, develop, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor the human service delivery system to ensure that Family program elements are established and provided to military and Family members encompassing service components.
- Develop the program budget formulations and forecasts of funds for the full scope of the ARNG Family readiness program. Provide guidance to commands and SFRGs on use and oversight of Army/ARNG non-appropriated funds (NAF).
- Establish, develop, and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive information, referral, Family and community outreach, volunteer management, financial readiness and follow-up training, education and services in response to Soldier and Family readiness needs. Oversee all aspects of volunteer management and training, and life skills/resilience education for ARNG Family members, based on Commander needs assessments. Responsible for the execution of the Army Family Action Plan and Army Family Team Building. Maximize community partnerships and utilization of local community, state, regional, and national resources and networks to support Service Members and families.
- Manages and assigns tasks to subordinate staff, who may not be geographically co-located, based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, capabilities of employees, and work schedules. Develops employee performance standards, provides technical oversight, reviews and evaluates work performance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The Soldier and Family Readiness Supervisor will have occasional travel to Georgia Army National Guard facilities across the state in order to conduct site visits, attend meetings, and for special events.
Agency Specific Qualifications and/or Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those qualified applicants who have:
- Knowledge of military structure.
- Ability to identify military Family concerns.
- Ability to develop programs and activities to address Family concerns.
- Computer skills to include proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet research.

The selected applicant must meet the following standards:
1. Possess a valid drivers' license.
2. Pass a pre-employment drug-test and will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program.
3. Pass a pre-employment background check, which includes a Georgia criminal history, as well as a post-hire federal background investigation.
4. Eligible to work in the U.S.
5. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e- mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience in a related area OR Two years of experience at the lower-level Advocate 3 (SSP082) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.