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

Designs, implements and reviews activity plans. May provide training, instruction and assistance to Child Development Assistants and Leaders on activity plans. Maintains effective communication with parents and maintains record of progress. Follows established procedures to protect children from child abuse and neglect, injury and illness. Following AF directives and operating instructions, immediately report to the CDC Director and/or supervisor on duty any suspected child abuse or neglect or changes in children's behavior to indicate illness or injury. Ensures all health policies are met. Reports suspected illness to the supervisor on duty. Ensures proper documentation is made using AF Form l 187, AF Form 1055 and AF Form 1930. Arranges the classroom to promote a safe and healthy learning environment. Develops programs which promote the growth of each child in the group. Seeks ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must provide evidence of required physical and immunizations
• Must be healthy and able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Must possess a high school diploma
• Must be able to successfully complete all required background checks
• Must complete additional training requirements including CPR, first aid and food handling
• Training may be conducted on the weekends and evening hours
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty
• 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 completed on (cont.)
• (cont.) any person selected for this position.
• IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity. Mission Essential personnel may be required to report (cont.)
• (cont.) for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release.
• 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.

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes s knowledge of an extensive body of childcare rules and procedures requiring extended training and experience to perform a wide variety of interrelated childcare assignments and resolve a wide range of problems. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. 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 creative and 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. 5. Ability to adjust work operations to meet emergency, changing program or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quantity or quality of work. 6. Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships, and be an effective leader for working groups. 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 Hurlburt Field 212 Lukasik Avenue Ste 217 Hurlburt Field, FL 32544 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]