Social Worker (Title 5) at Army National Guard Units – Homestead, Florida

About the opportunity

This National Guard position is for a Social Worker (Title 5), Position Description Number T50130000, located in Homestead, Florida, as part of the FL JFHQ, National Guard. The role involves coordinating with the National Guard community serving military and non-military agencies to promote timely information exchange, collaborative prevention efforts, and robust community partnerships. The incumbent ensures that curriculums and community intervention initiatives are research-based, participates in relevant committee meetings, and acts as a liaison between the military and non-military community agencies, including medical agencies, schools, shelters, child care, and family support centers.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $74,678 to $97,087 per annum
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the Florida National Guard

Who can apply?

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have a master's degree in social work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• GS-11: Must have 24 months of specialized experience in clinical social work assignments
• A minimum of two years within the past five years in the independent practice of clinical social work is highly desired
• Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered under the Military Selective Service Act

Required documents

• Resume (must include a 2-page limit, 3 references, first and last name, contact information, position titles, company/organization names, dates of employment by month and year, and specific duties performed)
• Transcripts (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes; official transcripts required for placement if education is required or used to substitute specialized experience)
• SF-50 (most recent Notification of Personnel Action, if previously employed by a Federal Agency or the agency)
• DD214s (most recent Member-4, if applicable)
• Veteran's preference / VA Letter (most recent Benefit Summary/Service verification Letter, if applicable)
• Final Retirement Orders (appropriate final military orders such as medical and/or regular retirement, if applicable)
• Priority Placement Program documentation (such as DD 3145-3 or DD 3145-2 and termination SF-50/notice of separation, if applicable)

When to apply

• Opening date: 2026-09-10
• Closing date: 2026-09-17 at 11:59 PM (EST)

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account or create one
• Click Apply to access the online application and Occupational Questionnaire
• Select or upload your resume and required supporting documents
• Review your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section, and submit the online application

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority of Title 5, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)
• FLNG BUS Code 8888: This position is excluded and ineligible for labor organization representation
• This is an obligated position with an incumbent on a military tour, resulting in a temporary promotion for permanent Title 5 selectees, an indefinite appointment for current Title 32 selectees, or an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3) for State National Guard members