This position is located at Fort Drum, New York. Home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located in northern New York's picturesque North Country. The installation is in the middle of one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands in between.
This position is with Fort Drum Child and Youth Services located at the Middle School/Teen Center. Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other centers as needed. Work schedule may be irregular. The incumbent is required to work, nights, weekends and holidays and special events.
For instructions regarding submission of your application for Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) vacancy announcements, please review the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.
**The salary announced is based on a 40 hour regular full-time schedule. This position is regular part-time. Pay will be based on actual hours worked and the hourly pay.**
Highly Preferred candidates will be referred to management first.
Summary
This position is located at Fort Drum, New York. Home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located in northern New York's picturesque North Country. The installation is in the middle of one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands in between.
This position is with Fort Drum Child and Youth Services located at the Middle School/Teen Center. Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other centers as needed. Work schedule may be irregular. The incumbent is required to work, nights, weekends and holidays and special events.
For instructions regarding submission of your application for Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) vacancy announcements, please review the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.
**The salary announced is based on a 40 hour regular full-time schedule. This position is regular part-time. Pay will be based on actual hours worked and the hourly pay.**
Highly Preferred candidates will be referred to management first.
Serves as a Child, Youth and School (CYS) Services Supervisory
Program Specialist with responsibility for supervising a minimum of 8 ratios of
children 0 - 5 (ex, 80 preschoolers) in a Child Development Center (Ages 0-5) or
6 ratios of children/youth (ex., 90 Youth) in a School-Age Program or Youth
Center IAW all applicable regulations and standards.
Works in-ratio 50%
of the time providing breaks for assigned staff, modeling appropriate behavior,
and providing program oversight and accountability during all hours of program
operation.
Assists Director with requests for recruitments utilizing Army
CYS Standard Position Descriptions. Supervises and evaluates employees based on
established performance standards as required. Ensures timely submission of
personnel actions. Provides training for employees as required.
Acts as
Director in Director's absence up to 20% of the time. May work in additional CYS
facilities for the purposes of providing management oversight for evening or
weekend openings such as a Child Development Center Supervisory Program
Specialist acting as the director of the Youth Center on a Saturday.
Prepares work schedules to meet ratio and group size requirements.
Monitors and analyzes adult/participant ratio sheets to ensure proper staffing.
Ensures children/youth are appropriately supervised at all times.
Tracks
child enrollments/youth attendance to ensure maximum occupancy rate using
prescribed staff/child head count sheets. Utilizes compensatory enrollment in
all appropriate CYS programs based on CYMS enrollment data. Notifies supervisor
of terminations from the program.
Works with trainer and supervisor to
plan, coordinate and implement activities and special events that meet the
physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of children and youth.
Participates in conferences with parents, program staff, and school
representatives.
Serves as a member of the CYS Services Garrison Rapid
Improvement Team as needed to ensure assigned area is in compliance with all
statutory and regulatory requirements leading to DoD Certification and national
accreditation.
Assists supervisor in developing program budget. Manages
assigned program areas to budget. Recommends the procurement of supplies and
equipment. Prepares work orders as necessary. Provides input for information
papers and briefings upon request.
Monitors food service program for
assigned area ensuring compliance with all applicable Army and USDA food program
policies and procedures to include proper meal components and portion sizes.
Maintains food program records as required.
May be required to perform
health related practices as reasonable accommodation for children with
disabilities.
This position requires to work evenings and weekends.
Physical is required.
Conditions of Employment:
1. A one-year probationary period may be required. 2. Meet all qualification/eligibility requirements. 3. A completed and signed copy DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty. 4. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. 5. Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable background checks/investigation to determine suitability for this position. NOTE (1): Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
NOTE (2): No person, regardless of circumstance, will be approved to provide child care services and/or approved for hire in positions designated as having regular and recurring contact with children if the background check discloses that the individual has been convicted for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim or a felony drug offense.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Successful completion of a 4-year college or university
degree with a major course of study which directly relates to the appropriate
CYS field consistent with:
- For positions in Youth Facilities: The
education must have been in youth development, youth administration, physical
education, elementary education, secondary education, special education or other
fields appropriate to the position to be filled such as related behavioral
science.
2. In addition to the basic requirements stated above the
following is required:
- Experience working as a Lead Child and Youth
Program Assistant, Lead Child and Youth Program Technician, Child and Youth Site
Leader or as a successful graduate of an Army CYS Services/Land Grant University
Intern Program or similar program.
- Ability to select, train, and
supervise direct in-ratio staff.
- Ability to develop and implement child
and youth facility-based programs.
- The ability to plan and organize
work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data
and recognize solutions.
- Must possess comprehensive oral and
communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present
ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.
OR
1. A combination
of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in a subject matter
field (24 semester 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
four-year course of study described above.
2. In addition to the basic
requirements stated above the following is required:
- 12 months of
directly related work experience as a Lead Child and Youth Program Assistant,
Lead Child and Youth Program Technician, Child and Youth Site Leader or as a
successful graduate of an Army CYS Services/Land Grant University Intern Program
or similar program.
- Ability to develop and implement CYS facility-based
programs.
- The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to
identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize
solutions.
- Must possess comprehensive oral and communications skills
and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to
a variety of audiences.
HIGHLY PREFERRED:
Experience or knowledge of Boys and Girls Clubs of America and/or 4H programs
Experience teaching youth in grades 6-12.
Experience planning recreational or developmental programs.
Highly preferred candidates will be referred to management first.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Jefferson, Lewis, Lawrence and Oswego County. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Any individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who is not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual, will not be appointed.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a RFT or RPT position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of SEP entitlement for the current PCS of the sponsor.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process notify your servicing NAF Human Resources Division (HRD). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The Department of Army Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities are an equal opportunity employer.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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Before you can start working, the following documents will be needed: All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·Resume ·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter ·DD-214 ·Other (PCS Orders for Military Spouse Preference, DD 214 for Involuntary Separated, DA Form 3434 for CNE or FNE Preference, DD 214 for Veterans Preference) ·SF-50
For education requirements please note the following: Before you can start working, you must provide Official transcripts (copy or original) as proof that positive education requirements have been met. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable. For additional information, please visit– http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Note to applicants: Please include name and contact information for at least two (2) professional references in your resume and/or DA Form 3433 application when applying for jobs.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package (see below) by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date reflected on this vacancy announcement.
A complete application package contains: 1. Resume and/or DA Form 3433 (http://cpol.army.mil/library/naf/jobkit/app-01.html) 2. Completed Occupational Questionnaire (View Occupational Questionnaire) 3. Any required documentation to support qualification or education requirements (e.g. certification(s), licensure, transcripts, etc.) For more information, see Required Documents (below). 4. If claiming Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please submit a copy of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders (along with proof of marriage if applicant's name does not appear on sponsor's orders) with your application. 5. If claiming Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP), submit a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent with your application. 6. If claiming Department of Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) Priority Consideration, submit a copy of the DA Form 3434 or notice of separation due to business based action with your application. 7. If claiming DoD Current or Former NAF employee (CNE/FNE) Priority Consideration (to include current Appropriated Fund (APF) employees) submit a copy of DA Form 3434 or equivalent. 8. If claiming Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) Priority Consideration, submit a copy of the DD 214 (members 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent with your application. 9. If submitting a manual application, your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (to view questionnaire click View Occupational Questionnaire) must be completed on the OPM Form 1203-FX. (To download form, click or paste this URL into the browser https://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf ) PLEASE NOTE: Please continue completing all questions within section 25 of the 1203-FX form (Occupational Questionnaire) regardless of the numbering sequence. Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. ONLINE (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1932502 2. FAX: Fax your application package (see above) to the USA Staffing Fax Processing Center (478) 757-3144. The VIN (1932502 ) must be clearly identified. 3*To inquire about additional application options or to request Reasonable Accommodation please contact the CPAC, NAF HR Office listed as the point of contact for this vacancy announcement.
Before you can start working, the following documents will be needed: All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): ·Resume ·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter ·DD-214 ·Other (PCS Orders for Military Spouse Preference, DD 214 for Involuntary Separated, DA Form 3434 for CNE or FNE Preference, DD 214 for Veterans Preference) ·SF-50
For education requirements please note the following: Before you can start working, you must provide Official transcripts (copy or original) as proof that positive education requirements have been met. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable. For additional information, please visit– http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Note to applicants: Please include name and contact information for at least two (2) professional references in your resume and/or DA Form 3433 application when applying for jobs.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package (see below) by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date reflected on this vacancy announcement.
A complete application package contains: 1. Resume and/or DA Form 3433 (http://cpol.army.mil/library/naf/jobkit/app-01.html) 2. Completed Occupational Questionnaire (View Occupational Questionnaire) 3. Any required documentation to support qualification or education requirements (e.g. certification(s), licensure, transcripts, etc.) For more information, see Required Documents (below). 4. If claiming Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please submit a copy of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders (along with proof of marriage if applicant's name does not appear on sponsor's orders) with your application. 5. If claiming Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP), submit a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent with your application. 6. If claiming Department of Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) Priority Consideration, submit a copy of the DA Form 3434 or notice of separation due to business based action with your application. 7. If claiming DoD Current or Former NAF employee (CNE/FNE) Priority Consideration (to include current Appropriated Fund (APF) employees) submit a copy of DA Form 3434 or equivalent. 8. If claiming Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) Priority Consideration, submit a copy of the DD 214 (members 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent with your application. 9. If submitting a manual application, your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (to view questionnaire click View Occupational Questionnaire) must be completed on the OPM Form 1203-FX. (To download form, click or paste this URL into the browser https://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf ) PLEASE NOTE: Please continue completing all questions within section 25 of the 1203-FX form (Occupational Questionnaire) regardless of the numbering sequence. Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. ONLINE (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1932502 2. FAX: Fax your application package (see above) to the USA Staffing Fax Processing Center (478) 757-3144. The VIN (1932502 ) must be clearly identified. 3*To inquire about additional application options or to request Reasonable Accommodation please contact the CPAC, NAF HR Office listed as the point of contact for this vacancy announcement.
