It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. The U.S. Army Installation Management Command integrates and delivers base support to enable readiness for a globally responsive Army. This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Duties

Serves as the program specialist and project officer on designated child and youth initiatives including School Liaison Services and school transitions within the CYS Youth Education Support Services (YESS) area of operation. Program responsibilities include strategic planning, assessment and evaluation, personnel management guidance and budgeting for school liaison/transition support for mobile military children/youth. Develops and revises policy directives, plans and operational materials for Army-wide implementation. Provides technical assistance, policy interpretation and consultation through guidance materials, training events, process action teams, on-site visits, inspections and verbal and written communication. Represents and speaks for the Army on youth education/school transition issues. Prepares information and staff papers for release to Army staff/higher headquarters and the field. Develops contract specifications for program materials and services, and serves as government representative for contracts and grants. Recommends program changes based on trend analysis, research findings and assessed program and staff needs. Responsible for development and update of designated technical and procedural manuals and training courses/conference materials. Assumes other duties as assigned to support Directorate/division operations. Works under the supervision of the Chief, CYS Liaison, Education and Outreach Services Division.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit is required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• A Child Care Tier1 background investigation is required
• Travel is required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. Education must have been directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). Basic Education Requirement: 1. Successful completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study/substantial course work which directly relates to a CYS field: early childhood / elementary / secondary / special education, child / youth development, psychology, youth program administration or a closely related field. OR 2. A combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 hours) appropriate to the position (see above), 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. In addition to the above, candidates must possess the following: 1. At least thirty-six (36) months working with school personnel, students and parents, i.e., School Liaison Officer, CYS Program Manager, educational or academic leader/counselor. 2. Knowledge of and program management experience with military lifestyle and MWR/CYS program functions. 3. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English for both small and large group presentations. 5. Experience in planning/conducting training and technical assistance. In addition to the above, highly-qualified candidates will possess at least one of the following: Experience working as a CYS School Liaison Officer, CYS School Transition Specialist, CYS Program Operations Specialist, CYS Coordinator/Division Chief, Region/Directorate/HQ CYS position, or CYS Training Specialist.

Education

All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Contacts

• Address CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Imane Ouaouzar
• Phone: 520-674-2120
• Email: [email protected]