This vacancy announcement is being amended to add the following statement:
"This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position. This position is covered by the Army Substance Abuse Program (AR 600-85) and incumbents entering into it must complete and sign a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical Under the
Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) and must pass a urinalysis test at time of appointment and periodically thereafter. Incumbent may have to undergo periodic random drug testing in accordance with EO 12564."
Initial Cut-Off Date: Thursday, June 8 2017 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST)
Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement.
The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is for U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens within the Local Commuting Area of Fort Drum, NY. This includes the counties of: Saint Lawrence, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
This position is located within Child, Youth, and School Services Division.
Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), is located in northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States, offering many outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border, 85 miles north of Syracuse, and 350 miles north of New York City. It is located with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.
Fort Drum's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Division is a comprehensive network of quality support and leisure services that enhances the lives of Soldiers, Civilians, Families, military retirees and other eligible participants. The FMWR's vision is to be the driving force for programs and services that provide the foundation for the Army's home by increasing Soldier and Family resiliency, restoring balance, enhancing recruitment, readiness and retention for Soldiers and Families.
Summary
This vacancy announcement is being amended to add the following statement:
"This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position. This position is covered by the Army Substance Abuse Program (AR 600-85) and incumbents entering into it must complete and sign a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical Under the
Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) and must pass a urinalysis test at time of appointment and periodically thereafter. Incumbent may have to undergo periodic random drug testing in accordance with EO 12564."
Initial Cut-Off Date: Thursday, June 8 2017 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST)
Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement.
The area of consideration for this vacancy announcement is for U.S. Citizens and Non-Citizens within the Local Commuting Area of Fort Drum, NY. This includes the counties of: Saint Lawrence, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
This position is located within Child, Youth, and School Services Division.
Fort Drum, home of the 10th Mountain Division (LI), is located in northern New York's picturesque North Country, one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States, offering many outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles south of the Canadian border, 85 miles north of Syracuse, and 350 miles north of New York City. It is located with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.
Fort Drum's Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) Division is a comprehensive network of quality support and leisure services that enhances the lives of Soldiers, Civilians, Families, military retirees and other eligible participants. The FMWR's vision is to be the driving force for programs and services that provide the foundation for the Army's home by increasing Soldier and Family resiliency, restoring balance, enhancing recruitment, readiness and retention for Soldiers and Families.
Assists in training of staff, providers, volunteers and/or parents on health related topics such as hand washing, diaper changing, blood borne pathogens, administering medications, contagious diseases, daily health screening of children and youth, first aid/CPR, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Tummy Time.
Works cooperatively with CYS Services program managers in the implementation of health and fitness programs.
Coordinates with the Food Service Program Manager on infant feeding plans and special diets as required
Provides parental support services and education opportunities.
Participates in parent conferences and serves as a resource/consultant to the Parent Board.
Serves as the primary liaison between CYS Services and the installation Community Health Nurse.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
A one year probationary period may be required
An employer referred pre-employment physical examination is required
Conditions of Employment:
If selected, a completed and signed copy of our job application form (DA Form 3433) is required prior to entrance on duty. (Click here to view form).
Willing to travel to on and off post locations required.
Available to work an irregular schedule to include shifts during all hours of program operation, which may include some evening/weekend hours.
Willing to obtain and maintain credentials to instruct staff in administration of CPR/First Aid.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs.
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
Immunizations.
Incumbent is a mandated reporter of all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position. The position is covered by the Army Substance Abuse Program (AR 600-85) and incumbents must complete and sign a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Critical Under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program) and must pass a urinalysis test at time of appointment and periodically thereafter. Incumbent may have to undergo periodic random drug testing in accordance with EO 12564.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified candidates will possess all of the following:
a Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program, AND
an active, current registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
AND
have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level (NF-03 or GS-07), OR
have two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree in the field of nursing.
HIGHLY PREFERRED are those candidates that possess both the minimum qualifications above and:
have experience in pediatric nursing and/or working with children/youth with special needs.
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible. You must also include the Highly Preferred criteria in your resume, if applicable.
**Applicants that meet the Minimum Qualifications & Highly Preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others will be referred if management does not make a selection from the Highly Preferred list**
Education
YOU MUST UPLOAD TRANSCRIPTS (See below) AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
See Minimum Qualifications above to ensure you meet the minimum educational qualifications and ensure all appropriate documents are uploaded
Degree or Diploma from a Nursing Program, AND
Active & Current RN Registration,
Transcripts (if you are claiming to possess two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree in the field of nursing)
Additional information
Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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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.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
NAF Eligibility - Business Based Action
NAF Eligibility - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
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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.
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.
