The mission of the Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs team is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the Navy family. FFR enables a ready Navy force through its Fleet Readiness, Family Readiness and Housing Programs. We service all non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees who work for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) and Bachelor Housing (BH) throughout the Fleet and Family Readiness Program for the Naval District Washington (NDW) Region.
Summary
The mission of the Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs team is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the Navy family. FFR enables a ready Navy force through its Fleet Readiness, Family Readiness and Housing Programs. We service all non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees who work for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS) and Bachelor Housing (BH) throughout the Fleet and Family Readiness Program for the Naval District Washington (NDW) Region.
NOTE: To be considered for this position you must be at least 18 years of age by the closing date of this announcement and provide proof of education.
JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will develop and/or assist in developing planned activities for school age program participants including group as well as individual activities such as arts and crafts, sports, games and including field trips. Implements daily schedule and activity plans to ensure age appropriateness. Promotes and models safety, fitness, health and nutrition practices. Helps prepare and arrange for meal service, maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily indoor/outdoor activity schedule. Incumbent establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Provides care and supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants in compliance with all policy guidance and standards.
Ability to satisfactorily complete background investigation - National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years.
Qualifications
This position is to work at NSF Indian Head Summer Day Camp. Training will occur between May 31st and the first day of camp/mid June.This training also requires at least one (1) eight hour Saturday training, between these dates as well as 1-2 evening trainings. Training/work hours will not exceed 40 hours in each week.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent and have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prior experience working with children and/or youth preferred but not required.
Must be able to complete all DON training requirements within specified timeframes.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, including pre-employment drug testing and provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable diseases.
"Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test."
ENTRY LEVEL:
Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine. Test Designated Position: In accordance with the Department of the Navy Test Designated Position listing issued 7 October 2003 this position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position. Must obtain and maintain a food handlers card. Must possess a valid state driver’s license AND obtain appropriate credentials as required. Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
Must meet entry level qualifications of ENTRY LEVEL position AND Have six (6) months experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting AND have completed child abuse modules and modules 1, 2, and 10 of the DoN Standardized Module Training.
FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL:
Must meet entry level qualifications of ENTRY LEVEL position AND…
Completion of the DoN Standardized Module Training AND 12 months of experience working with children and youth.
OR
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential.
OR
Two year degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development or related field of study, which can include Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, Psychology, Social Work, Home Economics with an emphasis in Human Development, or other degrees as appropriate.
Additional information
Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted.
Some positions have special requirements. In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining of satisfactory employment reference checks.
As a condition of employment, the selected individual will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer program.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/default.htm.
The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.
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Flexible (0 - 40 hours per week), no benefits offered.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Ranking and Rating Criteria of knowledge, skills and abilities will be used for each application.
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Flexible (0 - 40 hours per week), no benefits offered.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A cover letter may be provided to introduce your skills and goals associated with this application.
If you are a veteran claiming Veterans' Preference, please attach your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, receipt of medals and campaign badges, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD-214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,” is preferable.
A resume should be provided. It should include relevant work experience (start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties and salary), applicable education at a minimum, and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry.
APPLICATION FORMS - A complete packet of the following forms must be submitted for each position applying for:
Resume
Proof of Education
If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a clear, legible copy of your DD 214.
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.
To be considered for this position, submit resume or and any other required documents in one of the following ways:
Through USA Jobs: www.usajobs.gov
In person to: Human Resources Office
4260 Steve's Way Building D-328
Indian Head, MD 20640
By Email to: naf.nsasp-inhd.fcm@navy.mil
Note: If submitting application/resume by email you must put the announcement number in the subject line.
By Fax to: (301) 744-4846
By US Postal Service to: Human Resources Office
4260 Steve's Way Building D-328
Indian Head, MD 20640
When applying for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Complete Resume
Proof of Education
Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS"section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit.
Technical Support
Check the status of the application system and maintenance schedule here: status.fhrnavigator.com
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, report it here: support@econsys.com. The support inbox is monitored Monday through Friday, from 8 AM ET until 6 PM ET.
Make sure your status in USAJOBS is 'Received' after you submit your application to ensure it was submitted successfully.
Naval District Washington
4260 Steve's Way
Indian Head, MD 20640
US
Next steps
Before submitting your resume and supporting documents, please review this checklist:
Resume
Proof of Education
DD 214 for veteran's preference consideration
Questionnaire
Any other supporting documentation
All applicants will be notified regarding their status. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent a letter of non-selection 4 - 6 weeks after announcement closing date. If selected for an interview, applicants can expect to be contacted 3 - 4 weeks after their interview with a position offer or notification of non-selection.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A cover letter may be provided to introduce your skills and goals associated with this application.
If you are a veteran claiming Veterans' Preference, please attach your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, receipt of medals and campaign badges, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). The member 4 copy of your DD-214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,” is preferable.
A resume should be provided. It should include relevant work experience (start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties and salary), applicable education at a minimum, and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry.
APPLICATION FORMS - A complete packet of the following forms must be submitted for each position applying for:
Resume
Proof of Education
If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a clear, legible copy of your DD 214.
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.
To be considered for this position, submit resume or and any other required documents in one of the following ways:
Through USA Jobs: www.usajobs.gov
In person to: Human Resources Office
4260 Steve's Way Building D-328
Indian Head, MD 20640
By Email to: naf.nsasp-inhd.fcm@navy.mil
Note: If submitting application/resume by email you must put the announcement number in the subject line.
By Fax to: (301) 744-4846
By US Postal Service to: Human Resources Office
4260 Steve's Way Building D-328
Indian Head, MD 20640
When applying for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Complete Resume
Proof of Education
Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS"section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit.
Technical Support
Check the status of the application system and maintenance schedule here: status.fhrnavigator.com
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, report it here: support@econsys.com. The support inbox is monitored Monday through Friday, from 8 AM ET until 6 PM ET.
Make sure your status in USAJOBS is 'Received' after you submit your application to ensure it was submitted successfully.
Naval District Washington
4260 Steve's Way
Indian Head, MD 20640
US
Next steps
Before submitting your resume and supporting documents, please review this checklist:
Resume
Proof of Education
DD 214 for veteran's preference consideration
Questionnaire
Any other supporting documentation
All applicants will be notified regarding their status. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent a letter of non-selection 4 - 6 weeks after announcement closing date. If selected for an interview, applicants can expect to be contacted 3 - 4 weeks after their interview with a position offer or notification of non-selection.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
