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Duties

Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Youth Program Manager on a large joint base operation. This position provides focus and direction for Youth Center, School Age, Sports, OutDoor Adventure, Teen, and Instructional Programs. Identifies, establishes and defines requirements for implementation of operations within designated section in accordance with all applicable Air Force and state statutes and regulations. Youth Programs has a variety of programs 2 School Age Programs, 2 Youth Centers, 2 Teen Centers, one central Sports, Outdoor Adventure, and Instructional Programs for a total joint population of 47,000. Duties: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of youth programs, ensuring the two youth programs and school age programs complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents FSS/FSF with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Manages funds and resources to include developing the annual NAF budget, which includes submission and prioritization of program component requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, 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/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice.
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position is a child/care youth services position subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law (PL) 101-647.
• Must complete additional training requirements as specified by program guidance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have a degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s). OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants have a combination of education and experience with 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 in A above. Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s). AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: 1) professional knowledge of youth development, education and recreation principals concepts and methods and techniques to oversee a diversified Youth Activity Program that is carried out at the Youth Centers, Teen Center, School Age Program, and a host of playing fields, and shared space throughout the installation; 2) knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; 3) knowledge of budget, financial and resource management practices and program procedures; 4) ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; 5) ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources; 6) ability to communicate both orally and in writing. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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. Professional knowledge of youth development, education and recreation principal's concepts and methods and techniques to oversee a diversified Youth Activity Program that is carried out at the Youth Centers, Teen Center, School Age Program, and a host of playing fields, and shared space throughout the installation. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of budget, financial and resource management practices and program procedures. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 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 JB Elmendorf-Richardson 8517 20th Street Suite 203 JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]