The National Defense Authorization Act for FY2020 approved a new, independent Space Force in the Department of the Air Force. The U.S. Space Force is a military service that organizes, trains & equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. This new military branch is taking shape and recruiting! Click "Learn more about this agency" below to view Eligibilities being considered & other IMPORTANT information.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Child and Youth Services Flight activities assigned to the Force Support Squadron. Provides focus and direction for support services contributing to the mission readiness, resilience and well-being of the military force and family members. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Child and Youth Services Flight. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities of APF and NAF Personnel. Represents the Force Support Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, defines, and implements requirements for child and youth services programs to ensure operations are in line with regulatory and fiscal requirements, support goals, and mission requirements.

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
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and may be subject to recall
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Student Loan Repayment is authorized
• Leave accrual is authorized upon request
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations: (cont'd below)
• (cont'd) Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available
• This is a Centrally Managed Position in the 1701 Series, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions Field

Qualifications

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Position SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying a professional knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to social or behavioral science and/or child and youth development. Providing a working knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. Applying a working knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices and procedures. Organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives. Planning, organizing, and directing the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Analyzing, planning, and adjusting work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher 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 transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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 A above. 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to social or behavioral science and/or child and youth development. 2. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. 3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices and procedures. 4. Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives. 5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. 6. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 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 United States Space Force 1670 Space Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]