About the position: This position will be assigned to the Ellsworth AFB Youth Center on Ellsworth AFB. The position may require the incumbent to transport children in a government vehicle therefore a valid state driver's license must be obtained and maintained; a good driving record may be required as a condition of employment. Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/11/2024 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification. AND LEADER LEVEL: Must possess one of the following: -24 months (2 years) working in any childcare or youth program and completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally, successful completion of all required training for program assistant (entry, skilled, and target level) must be complete and evident by service-issued documentation. -24 months (2 years) of specialized experience working in a group program with children or youth and an associate degree or at least 60 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university -Possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, Army youth practicum or other nationally recognized youth development credential. -A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with content directly related to: early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, and physical education. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution.

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 Ellsworth Child and Youth Services Flight 28 FSS/FSCN 1000 Ellsworth Street, Suite 1300 Ellsworth AFB, SD 57706-4705 US
• Name: Ellsworth NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]