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 a first level supervisor & assist the Child Development Center Director in the supervision of the day-to-day operation of a Child Development Center. Assists with the supervision of the Child Development Center to provide specialized developmental childcare & instruction for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

Duties

Assists the Child Development Center Director in the daily operations of the Child Development Center. Assists in the administration and evaluation of ongoing programs of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Provides assistance in the management of funds and resources to include developing the annual NAF and APF budgets, which includes submission and prioritization of program component requirements. Assists the director in the administration of the USDA nutrition/food program.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• This is a Supervisory position. A one-year supervisor probation period may be required
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101-647 Section 231, Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, and DoD Instruction 1402.05, background checks are required. cont
• DD Form 2981 Basic Criminal History and Statement of Admission, Installation Records Check, FBI fingerprint, and Tier 1 with a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) checks will be completed on any person selected for this position. cont
• Renewal every five years of the Installation Records, FBI fingerprint and SCHR is required with annual review of DD Form 2981.
• IAW AFI 34-248 and DoD certification requirements, a pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every 3 years and specified immunizations are required
• Incumbent must be able to obtain Food Handler’s, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications and complete additional training requirements
• The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess and be able to maintain an appropriate, valid driver’s license. An annual driving record check is required
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. cont
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
• At a minimum, meet qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1701 occupational series
• Incumbent may occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours to include weekends, holidays and evenings. Incumbent may be required to work a split shift to meet supervisory or program requirements
• 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 arrangement and maintenance

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional Scientific Positions Series 1701 + IOR (Individual Occupational Requirement). 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. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. 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 above. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. 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 one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing child care to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluativemethods and techniques. Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements. Skill in educating, counseling and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs. Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a PhD., an equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as, but not limited to; Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with Child Development emphasis or Early Childhood Education emphasis, or Psychology with Child Development emphasis or Early Childhood Education emphasis. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: 1. Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, and special education needs and center management. 2. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing childcare to include regulatory requirements, policies, and practices. 3. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. 4. Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements. 5. Skill in educating, counseling, and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs. 6. Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action. 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 Moody AFB 23 Flying Tiger Way Moody AFB, GA 31699 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]