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Duties

Summary The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief, Youth Center with responsibility as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, exercising control over nonsupervisory Non-Appropriated and Appropriated funded employees assigned to the Youth Center, and manages a stand-alone facility. The Youth Center Chief serves eligible youth ages 5-18 with programs encompassing a diverse range of recreational, educational, social, and fitness activities. Duties Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a conventional but comprehensive Youth Program which stimulates and sustains the interest of children and to contribute to their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development, ensuring that the program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer's needs. Exercises supervisory management responsibilities. Administers activities and plans. Evaluates the effectiveness of planned social/recreational activities from the standpoint of participant's responses, available resources, unforeseen developments, marketing campaign, and program objectives.

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/
• 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.
• This is a Supervisory Position. A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement.
• This is an obligated position in which an employee has return rights. Upon the employees return, encumbent may be required to vacate the position.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• Must successfully complete additional training requirements including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• 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. (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• AFI34-144 10.14. Physicals. Child and Youth Program personnel have a physical examination no later than 60 days after appointment. Physicals are updated every three years ensuring personnel are physically (Cont'd)
• (Cont'd) and behaviorally capable of performing duties of the job. 10.14.1. Documentation of the most recent physical exam is kept in the employee or provider personnel file.

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 the Individual Occupational Requirements (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 to be filled. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. 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. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes, (1) Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of educations and training and of child growth and development. Direct involvement in Youth Center programs which maintains and improves the physical, social, and mental well-being of young children; (2) Knowledge of learning and recreational activities and services, of participants' interests and needs, and the methods and processes involved in Youth Center programming. Ability to effectively plan and conduct a variety of youth activities and services to meet specific needs of the base community; (3) Skill in the effective management and utilization of the financial, physical, and human resources of a Youth Center program; (4) Ability to deal with youth, parents, paid staff, and volunteers in a skillful and tactful manner, and to possess the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have successfully completed of three (3) years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy 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 a copy of your transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 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 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 youth activities, teen activities/programs, and social events for youth and families, to plan and direct programs and provide administrative guidance and/or technical advice to management. 3. Knowledge of Youth Program inspection requirements, reports, and program terms, as well as knowledge of common accounting, budgeting, funds control, resale, and inventory management principles. 4. 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. 5. Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others, orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings. 6. Ability to motivate, train, and work effectively with diverse staff members. 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 transcripts with 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 McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst 2903 McGuire Blvd JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]