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The United States Space Force (USSF) 61st Force Support Squadron (61FSS) Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California is searching for a Community Readiness Specialist (NH-0101-02, GS-05 through GS-11 equivalent).
Description:
As the installation's Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) advocate, strategist, and non-medical case manager, you will play a vital, dynamic role in empowering military families with exceptional needs by seamlessly blending program management with compassionate, hands-on support. Daily responsibilities include conducting comprehensive family needs assessments, designing customized service plans, facilitating seamless relocations through warm hand-offs, and leading key collaboration efforts by chairing monthly integrated support meetings and coordinating complex case reviews alongside Medical (MTF) and Personnel (MPF) flights. Beyond direct casework, you will serve as an educator and community liaison by partnering with on- and off-base providers to close service gaps, leading disability rights workshops, driving targeted outreach, and dedicating up to 20% of your time to broader Military & Family Readiness (M&FRC) programs. To qualify for this highly organized, secure position, you must hold a Bachelor's degree in a social science field, possess two years of experience working with military families, demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of military family resources, exhibit strong administrative and workshop facilitation skills, and be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
The ideal candidate is a compassionate advocate, skilled coordinator, and natural problem solver who is ready to make a difference where it matters most as an energetic, dedicated EFMP Family Support Coordinator. In this vital role, you will serve as the ultimate ally for military and civilian families with exceptional needs by helping them navigate complex systems, bridging critical resource gaps, and directly supporting them so that our service members can remain focused on their mission knowing their loved ones are fully cared for.
Key Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to one or more of the social or behavioral sciences in relation to work in a family support capacity with special needs families.
- Knowledge of the practical aspects of social services delivery systems, including those administered by federal agencies and non-standardized community and state service providers in the local area, as well as the variety of practices, procedures, and methods utilized for accessing them.
- Skill in conducting interviews with and counseling families and individuals with a wide variety of special needs, some of whom have multiple needs, to establish the nature and extent of concerns and issues, receive and assimilate information, encourage enrollment, provide assistance in developing goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services and/or options.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with leadership, on-and off base service agencies, state and local governments, and civic leaders to identify available services and gaps in services for families with special needs in a military environment, advocate for the families, and partner to achieve objectives.
- Ability to assess and measure organizational trends, concerns, and needs; identify gaps in available services; report on; and provide recommendations for the development and implementation of effective plans and tools to address issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft as well as travel in the local area by motor vehicle.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays).
- Personal data to which the incumbent has access is controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately.
- Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year.
- This is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
- Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework.
- PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/.
- PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Incentive is not authorized.
- This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
The 0101 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. In addition to the above requirements, you can view the experience level requirements here. Please scroll down to the 4th section titled Professional and Scientific Positions.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:
Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.
Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:
- Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
- Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
- Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
- Job title
- Detailed duties and accomplishments
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor's name and phone number
- Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
- Hours per week
- Salary, if applicable
- Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses
College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.
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.
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Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 20, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$47,490 - $113,185 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 2
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
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Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
SF-F23-4F-NH0101-02-SPLASH
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