Information regarding opportunities , how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers site www.AFciviliancareers.com In this position you will exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over a Child Development Center program by planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing the day-to-day operations.

Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of a Child Development Center, ensuring the programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Child Development Center objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies Public Law, DOD, USAF, and MAJCOM regulations, directives, manuals, and operating instructions pertinent to the administration and operation of the Child Development Program. Plans work for accomplishment by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Develops, administers and evaluates an ongoing program of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution. Provides oversight in the care of full day, part day, and specialized settings Ensures cognitive, physical, and emotional growth of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years or those with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and function on an age comparable to those previously stated. Exercises 2nd level (or higher) technical and administrative supervisory personnel management responsibilities for 25% or more during duty time. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate supervisors/leads on both work and administrative matters. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Responsible for administration and disbursement, (within the established system), of the annual NAF and APF budgets, to include salaries, contracts, purchasing, travel, training, contracted services, capital expenditures, etc. Responsible for the financial operation of the Child Development Program, the facilities, grounds, equipment, health and safety. Ensures program meets established financial goals.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• 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.
• Obtain and maintain Security clearance
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
• Must be able to obtain Food Handler’s, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications and complete additional training requirements
• The work may 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.
• In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094. A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• 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.

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. 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, Administrative and Management positions located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience in managing a large, complex child development program offering a wide range of services, in a variety of settings. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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 child care 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. Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs. 5. Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives. 6. Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Education

General Education and Training Series 1701

Individual Occupational Requirements

Basic Requirements for 1701:

1. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.

   or

2. 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.

Contacts

• Address Edwards AFB 5 N Seller Avenue Bldg 3000, Rm 120 Edwards AFB, CA 93524 US
• Name: Air Force Test Center Recruitment
• Email: [email protected]