Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide appropriate specialized developmental care and instruction for children in the Child Development Centers.

Duties

Assists in the implementation, review and design of activity plan. Assists preparations and implementations specialized programs for children with special needs, i.e., handicapped children with disciplinary problems, or learning disabilities of gifted children. Observes and evaluates children's development level and maintains record of progress. Plans and conducts parent involvement activities and encourages parents to become involved.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required; Training may be conducted during evening and weekend hours.
• Employee must maintain current certifications; Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This position is part time- no more than 64 hours per pay period (or 32 hours per week)
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
• There is some walking; standing; bending; carrying of items up to 35 lbs. May be required to lift children. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
• Must complete training requirements annually to include Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, Rescue Breathing, Child Abuse Identifying and Reporting, and Food Handlers.
• Must satisfactorily complete a physical and keep current on all immunizations.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". IA W Public Law 101-64 7 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094.
• A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• Required to complete the AF Child Development Program Assistant Modules according to AFI34-248 and Criteria C294. Satisfactory progress toward and completion of the modules is a condition of employment.
• After fulfilling the initial 6 month requirement of completing 3 modules caregivers must complete a minimum of 3 modules every 3 months, completing all modules within the first 18 months of employment.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT: You must meet one of the following qualification requirements and provide documentation to support your qualifications (If you are using education to qualify, failure to submit the required documentation will result in you being rated ineligible. See sections on "College Transcripts" and "Foreign Education" below for required documentation.) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience includes clerical, office, or other work that indicates the ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills to perform the duties of this position NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: : Successfully completed education 2-years above high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education has been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE WHEN USING EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION FOR EXPERIENCE. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-CLER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of Child Development regulations procedures and processes. 2. Ability to develop and creative innovative activity plans and special program plans. 3. Ability to communicate effectively .orally and in writing. 4. Ability to gather, maintain and compile pertinent data. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AF Test Center 6437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]