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 serve as a HQs, Field Operating Agency, Child Development and Youth Programs Specialist recommending policy/standards, providing direction, guidance, planning, and evaluation to activity operations such as, child development centers, family child care programs, part-day enrichment programs, school-age and youth programs.

Duties

1. Serves as a program specialist for Air Force Child Development and Youth programs within multiple MAJCOMs. 2. Establishes, defines, and implements requirements for Child and Youth Programs to ensure services and operations are in line with regulatory and fiscal requirements, support goals, and mission requirements. 3. Participates in determining the need for programs/activities to support youth, school age, and family members, and in developing the installation programs and facilities to address these needs. 4. Conducts periodic technical and staff assistance visits to Air force installations to evaluate and assess the quality of operations within Child Development and Youth Programs.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• 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/
• Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• 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
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094. A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be needed
• Employee must successfully complete training requirements identified for this position, such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid drivers license may be required for the position
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions . 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. 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 requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have, or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement, 1 year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent in Federal service. Specialized experience includes developing curriculum plans and activities which promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of children; planning and directing programs and provide administrative guidance and/or technical advice to management; conduct staff assistance visits and inspect assigned programs from knowledge of inspection requirements, reports, and program terms, as well as knowledge of common accounting, budgeting, funds, control, resale, and inventory management principles; Skill in gathering, assembling, and compiling data, evaluating information, drawing conclusions, devising solution, and preparing quantitative and narrative reports; ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. 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. 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. 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: I. Professional knowledge of child and youth development and education principles, norms, behaviors, growth patterns, and procedures to develop meaningful program services and establish criteria for developmentally appropriate child activities; determine requirements for program materials and equipment; and develop curriculum plans and activities which promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of children at various ages, with a variety of needs, and in diverse settings 2. Knowledge of public law, AF policy, and DoD directives related to the area of childcare, youth activities, school-age programs, teen activities/programs, and social events for children and families, plan and direct programs and provide administrative guidance and/or technical advice to management. 3. Knowledge of Child Development and Youth Program inspection requirements, reports, and program terms, a. well as knowledge of common accounting. budgeting, funds, control, resale, and inventory management principles to conduct staff assistance visits and inspect assigned programs. 4. Knowledge of the organization's mission and higher headquarters policies and principles applicable to financial indicators, corporate standards, and performance measurements. 5. Skill in gathering, assembling, and compiling data, evaluating information, drawing conclusions, devising solutions, and preparing quantitative and narrative reports for a variety of offices and agencies; establishing and maintaining records; and managing resources to enhance accomplishment of program goals and mission. 6. Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others., orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings. 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 Installation and Mission Support Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]