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 accomplish work through the technical and administrative direction of others, including work assignment, work review, leave approval, performance standards and rating recommendations. Assists the Child Development Director and to act in the capacity of the director in his/her absence.

Duties

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Assists training specialists with developing age-appropriate activity for children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Schedules all staff for duty, leave, and training to ensure compliance with required ratios during all hours of operation and ensures schedule is posted at least seven days in advance. Ensures proper maintenance of financial and food program records through administrative clerk staff. Directly supervises cooks and food service workers. Ensures caregivers are scheduled for annual updates of food handler cards and for required medical certifications.

Requirements

• This position is covered by the agency career program.
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Relocation costs or Recruitment incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Must complete all training, security and medical requirements
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This position is a child care/youth services position subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law (PL) 101-647
• Incumbent must complete additional training requirements including CPR/First Aid and rescue breathing, customer service, ServSafe and other annual training requirements.
• Must possess maturity and judgment, and be capable of handling complex situations and emergencies common in dealing with small children in a child development center environment.
• Works an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings, early morning, and weekends.
• Work involves physical exertion such as standing, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs (small children or center supplies), and some involvement in all aspects of the center and playground area arrangements and maintenance.
• This position is a child care/youth services position and is subject to background checks in accordance with AFI 34-144, Child and Youth Programs as a condition of employment.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, General Education and Training Series 1701. 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 in A above. 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. 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. Knowledge of child development theory, methodology and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and nutritional development. 2. Knowledge of child development regulatory requirements, policies and practices. 3. Skill in counseling and advising day care providers and parents through assessment of training needs. 4. Skill in determining the qualifications and suitability of child development program staff. 5. Skill in compiling and composing both quantitative and narrative reports for a variety of agencies, based on analyzing data and circumstances. 6. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 7. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others. 8. Ability to interpret public law, policy, and DoD/MAJCOM directives related to Child development programs. 9. A knowledge of personnel management principles, practices and procedures. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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 Hanscom AFB 20 Schilling Circle Bldg 1305 Hanscom AFB, MA 01731 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]