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 Child Development and Youth Programs specialist recommending policy, standards, and performing staff work leading to the effective management of programs within the Child Development, Family Child Care, School-age, and youth programs. This position is obligated to another employee. See Conditions of Employment

Duties

Serves as program specialist for Air Force Child Development and Youth programs within multiple MAJCOMs. Establishes, defines, and implements requirements for Child and Youth Programs to ensure services and operations are in line with regulatory and fiscal requirements, supports goals, and mission requirements. Participates in determining the need for programs/activities to support youth, school age, and family members, and in developing the installation programs and facilities to address the needs. Conducts periodic technical and staff assistance visits to Air Force installations to evaluate and assess the quality of operations within child Development and Youth Programs or other applicable sections within Force Support Squadrons.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Disclosure of political Appointments.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• Employee must successfully complete training requirements identified for the position, such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid.
• This position is obligated to an employee on an overseas assignment with entitlements to return to this post. A signed agreement will be required, for the potential displacement, under reduction-in-force procedures, if alt. placement cannot be made.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions. 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: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have, or will have within 120 days of closing of this announcement, 1 year of specialized experience that is equivalent to the GS-11 or above grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes the ability to interpret and implement public law, policy, directives, concepts, principles, and practices relating to early childhood education and youth development; ability to develop meaningful program services and establish criteria for developmentally appropriate curriculum, materials and equipment to promote the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth of children/youth at various ages and needs. provide guidance on safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures; ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources; and communicate both orally and in writing with the ability to establish effective working relationships. 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 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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 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. Knowledge of public law, AF policy,. and DoD directives related to the area of childcare, youth activities. school­ age programs, teen activities/programs, and social events for children and families, to plan and direct programs and provide administrative guidance and/or technical advice to management. Knowledge of Child Development and Youth Program inspection requirements, reports, and program terms, as well as knowledge of common accounting. budgeting, fund control, resale, and inventory management principles to conduct staff assistance visits and inspect assigned programs. Knowledge of the organization's mission and higher headquarters policies and principles applicable to financial indicators; corporate standards, and performance measurements. 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. Ability to establish effective working relationships and to communicate well with others. orally and in writing, including preparing and conducting formal and informal briefings. I 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 AF Installation and Mission Support Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]