About the position: This position will be assigned to the Child and Youth Program on JBER. Eligible for Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount (see Additional Information). Regular Full-Time employees have a regular and continuous work schedule of at least 35 hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. You are eligible for: Health and Life Insurance, Awards, Leave, Retirement, 401K, Overtime Pay, Workers' Compensation, Shift Differential, Sunday Premium Pay, and Holiday Pay.

Duties

Works under direction of the Child and Youth Programs Flight Chief who is available to deal with unusual situations which may occur and to provide necessary guidance and instructions when performing procedurally complex duties. The supervisor spot checks work to ensure compliance with procedures and directives. Develops local operating instructions, handbooks, and forms for the Child Development Food Program (CCFP) which meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/state requirements, plans cycle menus to meet dietary requirements for population served. Develops food purchasing guides corresponding to menus. Develops training modules for providers and personnel in areas of early childhood nutrition, menu planning, cooking techniques and record/claim requirements. Develops program and budget input data, prioritizing requirements to include food, supplies, equipment, and manpower. Supervises the quarters-based CCFP. Personally, or through subordinate personnel, conducts home visits to providers in over 100 sets of quarters serving more than 500 children. Ensures compliance with AFI 34-701. Supervises the Childcare Centers and School Age Care Youth food programs. Ensures appropriate menus are executed. Reviews menu production records, meal counts, meal components, quantities, and takes corrective action as necessary. Oversees all required records and reports for CCFP. Reviews and signs finalized applications, agreements, and claims sent to the State for reimbursement. Maintains detailed fiscal records in order to meet audit requirements. Controls the calculations, ordering, and distribution of bonus commodity foods offered by the state. Controls CCFP publicity and parent education resources materials. Performs other duties assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12426863

Requirements

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/03/2024 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Professional knowledge of dietetics and nutrition. Ability to apply specialized USDA/State CCFP requirements to the management of a local CCFP for both quarters-based and center-based operations. Experience must be sufficient to plan menus from basic State/USDA guidelines, instruct/train Family Day Care providers and center personnel in proper menu preparation/nutrition and evaluate their performance, discuss program requirements and alternatives with State health officials, develop local written guidance for CCFP implementation, etc. Ability to serve as an authoritative source of information for Family Day Care providers and center personnel in the field of early childhood nutrition and CCFP requirements. Practical working knowledge gained through relevant experience and/or training and education in early childhood education sufficient to develop training courses, ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must hold a high school diploma and read, speak, and write English.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

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 JBER Elmendorf Child and Youth Services Flight 773 FSS/FSCN 10480 Sijan Ave, Ste 202 JBER, AK 99506-0000 US
• Name: Elmendorf-Richardson NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]