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 at the Middle School / Teen Center
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
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 at the Middle School / Teen Center
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.
Salary will be determined by the Hiring Manager and may be based upon such criteria as related experience and/or education
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Fort Drum, NY
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel to on and off-site locations in the local area to perform daily duties as well as "minimally" for off-site and/or out-of-state training purposes
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.
Supervises and evaluates employees based on established performance standards as required.
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.
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.
May be required to perform health related practices as reasonable accommodation for children with disabilities.
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).
Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required.
Travel to on and off post locations required.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified candidates will possess either Option # 1 or Option #2:
Option #1
A 4-year college or university degree with a major course of study (24 semester hours completed) in youth development, youth administration, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, special education.
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.
The ability to select, train and supervise staff.
OR
Option #2
A combination of education and experience that includes at a minimum of twenty-four (24) semester hours in youth development, youth administration, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, or special education.
EXAMPLES for Combination of Experience & Education:
1 year work experience with children & youth PLUS 3 years of education (90 semester hours completed) that included 24 semester hours in the fields identified above, OR
2 years work experience with children & youth PLUS 2 years of education (60 semester hours completed) that included 24 semester hours in the fields identified above, OR
3 years work experience with children & youth PLUS 1 year of education (30 semester hours completed) that included 24 semester hours in the fields identified above
Twelve (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.
IN ADDITION, all minimally qualified applicants will also possess the following:
The ability to develop and implement child and youth facility-based programs, AND
The ability to plan and organize work, AND
The ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, AND
The ability to gather pertinent data and recognize solutions, AND
The ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences, AND
Possess comprehensive oral communications skills and analytical writing skills
HIGHLY PREFERRED are those candidates that possess both the minimum qualifications above and:
Experience or knowledge of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America or 4H programs, AND/OR
Experience working with youth in grades 6 thru 12.
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 AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
See Minimum Qualifications above to ensure you meet the minimum educational qualifications and ensure all appropriate transcripts are provided.
Additional information
Work schedule may be irregular. The incumbent may be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays and/or special events.
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's 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.
