This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, DOL, Base Kodiak, Personnel Support Department, Base Kodiak MWR Div PM/CDC, Kodiak AK. There is a 3.53% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for this position location. Please see Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances http://www.opm.gov/oca/cola/index.asp for more information.

Duties

You will serve as the director of the U.S. Coast Guard Child Development (CDC) at Base Kodiak and functions as the focal point for the child development services (CDS) and family childcare (FCC) programs, and serves as the local subject matter expert for all Active Duty Coast Guard members and their family members along with other authorized patrons requesting CG provided childcare services.Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. 

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• This position requires a Care National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI).
• The position requires a valid state driver's license.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet the Basic Requirements of the position:  Degree:  that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position such as child development or early childhood education.OR  Combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.In addition to meeting the basic requirements, applicants must also have:3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR, At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level (in federal service) Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Some examples of specialized experience are: Managing the operation of a childcare center Developing and implementing programs for center-based childcare services Preparing an annual budget and funding request Ensuring daily inspections are made to assure compliance with health, safety, fire, facility, and program requirements Preparing requests for program date for transmittal to the program manager. **You MUST attach unofficial transcript(s).** This is a supervisory position, under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.  If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Contacts

• Address United States Coast Guard 2401 Hawkins Point Road Bldg 1, Stop 4 Baltimore, Maryland 21226 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]