About this role
Job SummaryThis TRANSITION ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST is located in the Joint Forces Headquarters and is part of the CA JFHQ MILPO.
QualificationsTRANSITION ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-09 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions; Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations; Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures; Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 09/07/2026
Major DutiesTHIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION. The primary purpose of the TRANSITION ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST, GS-0301-11, is to plan, develop, manage, implement, coordinate and direct the State National Guard Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) Program, serve as the single point of contact in the state by advising all Army and Air National Guard members, family members, senior leadership, managers, and supervisors on the myriad of constantly evolving benefits and entitlements available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, TRICARE Military Health System, and the Department of Defense, resolve problems encountered when accessing benefits and entitlements to these programs and track wounded Guard members from OCONUS to the military treatment facility back to their home state. Analyzes, interprets, and clarifies changes in the various and constantly evolving Veterans Affairs entitlements. Provides personal service to ensure varied and complex benefit and entitlement issues and problems are resolved for the member and the family where written guidance is often limited or does not exist. Investigates, interprets and evaluates each situation and ensures the process and actions and resolution to each individual situation is completed. Develops, directs, manages, implements, coordinates, and evaluates the human service delivery system to ensure that military and family members understand and obtain the entitlements, benefits and services authorized and available to them. Provides assistance, guidance, information and support to Guard members and their families in understanding and obtaining entitlements, benefits and services through Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and the military health system after mobilization. Prepares, initiates and recommends policy changes, drafts and prepares legislation to effect improvements to State benefits for Guard members. Initiates, develops, drafts and prepares Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) and Memorandums of Agreement (MOA) for the State to define mutually agreed upon requirements, expectations and obligations with State Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Service Organizations, Department of Labor, the Transition Assistance Advisor, and community agencies and organizations. Interprets regulations, policy, laws and adapts guidance from higher headquarters and a wide variety of outside sources, tailoring it to the unique needs of the diversified units within the State. Analyzes, interprets, and clarifies changes in the various and constantly evolving Veterans Affairs entitlements. Advises the J-1 directorate and state medical personnel on changes made in the TRICARE program. Establishes and participates on councils, working groups and/or teams representing organizations and agencies involved in obtaining and resolving entitlements and benefits issues for all National Guard members or their families. Coordinates and establishes Memorandums of Agreement between local, state, and/or regional organizations providing service to military veterans, their families, and military retirees. The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization, nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently military. In addition, the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization, or similar military position, is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force. May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.RequirementsRecruitment/Relocation Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized. PCS Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period. U.S. citizenship is required. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must maintain proper security clearance. Security Clearance: at a minimum a National Agency Check is required prior to position assignment.