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 the early childhood specialist for all child development and youth programs to include child development centers, family child care, school age care, youth center, youth sports, special needs programs, volunteers, hourly care programs, food service, custodial and any unique children's programs.

Duties

Develop, implement and oversee all elements of children's developmental program activities to include environment, equipment and experiences within the context of supportive interactions and positive child and growth development for infants, (pre) toddlers, preschoolers, school-agers, youth and children with special needs. Initiate, design, develop, arrange for, conduct and oversee training in all child development and youth programs for all staff, FCC providers, volunteers and those working within unique children's programs within assigned area. Ensure the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and any other Laws and/or directives pertaining to the special needs of children and youth within the Child and Youth Services Flight are supported. Design, use and/or adapt assessment tools as provided AFSVC/SVPY or other sources to assist in the evaluating and interpreting in terms of program strength and weaknesses according to the Air Force Inspection Criteria and accrediting organization standards. Serve as the point of contact for assigned facility in regards to the developmental program portion of Air Force Inspections, accrediting organization validation visits or other inspections in which developmental program is reviewed.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• 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
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• Work may occasionally require an uncommon tour of duty and last minute changes to the work schedule to meet program needs.
• Position requires criminal history background check in compliance with public law and regulatory requirements.
• Position requires certification in areas as CPR/1st aid and Servsafe.
• Employees must complete all medical requirements.
• Employee may be required to obtain a government driver's license.
• The work environment involves frequent exposure to illness, particularly those associated with young children.
• The work may also require the incumbent to visit Family Day Care homes; a driver's license is required.
• Maintains working relationships with professional organizations and educational institutions which will improve the program and promote community relationships.
• This position is subject to Administrative Careers with America (ACWA) Testing. For more information about ACWA including covered series and grades go to: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/assessment/index.aspx?cid=1e3d1ba5-11cf-48c5-8b18-2dff8ea28536

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) General Education and Training Series, 1701. 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: 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 1 year (52 weeks), or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement, of general experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. General Experience is described as assisting with the development, implementation and overseeing all elements of children's developmental program activities to include environment, equipment and experiences within the context of supportive interactions and positive child and growth development for infants, (pre) toddlers, preschoolers, school-agers, youth and children with special needs; awareness of child care regulation requirements, policies and public law and being able to communicate them. 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. OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have a degree that included or was supplemented by a major study in child development or early childhood education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicants must have have a 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 above. NOTE: You must submit a copy 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: Professional knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts and practices of early childhood development encompassing infant through youth 18 years of age. Skill in developing curricula which covers physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. Skill in developing, adapting, and providing training to staff members, family day care providers, volunteers, food service and custodial staff and parents. Skill in identifying children with special needs and providing appropriate referrals to ensure children with special needs are assessed and accommodated. Skill in administration and interpretation of environmental and program assessments. 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. This is a physically active position. The work requires regular interaction with children birth to 18 years of age in activities, sitting on the floor, carrying infants and toddlers up to 45 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds, and being able to evacuate children in the event of an emergency. This position also requires occasionally lifting and moving of equipment/classroom furniture up to 45 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

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 Hill AFB 7437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Hill AFB DP2YHA
• Phone: (801) 586-4678
• Email: [email protected]