GSE02 - The duties of this position are developmental in nature and designed to provide experience to qualify for higher level positions leading to the full performance position.  The incumbent works under close direction of supervisor or other higher qualified higher graded employee and performs the more routine child care tasks, following step-by-step instructions.  Little or no previous training or experience required.  Work is reviewed in detail, while in progress and upon completion, to ensure and assess trainee’s progress and to evaluate attainment of training objectives and readiness for future training.  Training will be of a progressively more responsible and specialized nature associated with the child care and development operations.  These duties are performed to increase knowledge of the child care duties and responsibilities and to develop skills for advancing to the higher-level positions.

GSE03 - The incumbent works under close direction of supervisor or other qualified higher graded employee who makes assignments of specific base tasks, provides detailed initial instructions and is available for guidance and advice on all aspects of the work to be accomplished.  Supervisor provides additional specific instructions for new, difficult, or unusual assignments including suggested work methods or advice on resource material available.  Incumbent refers deviations, problems, and unfamiliar situations to supervisor.

GE04 - The incumbent works under the direction of the supervisor or other higher graded employee, who provides guidance on scope of assignments and assistance on more complex, n on-routine problems.  Work is reviewed in terms of results achieved and adherence to established standards and procedures.  Routine day-to-day assignments are normally performed independently with technical assistance available from the supervisor when required.  Routine assignments are spot-checked; the more technical assignments are closely reviewed for adherence to policies, procedures, and instructions.

Conditions of employment

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KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. http://www.sss.gov

Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. 

Qualifications

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

A qualified candidate for an Entry Level  (GSE02) position possesses the following:

•Ability to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers

•Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing

•Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

•Ability to complete all Department of Navy (DoN) training requirements within the specified time frames, including orientation, initial, Standardized Module training, and ongoing training requirements

•Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above for the Entry Level position, a qualified candidate for the Intermediate Level  (GSE03)  position possesses:

•Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles as they relate to children and youth’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development

•Ability to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles and practices under immediate supervision in order to provide high-quality direct care, education, and supervision for children and youth

•Ability to interpret a curriculum or activity plan and follow written instructions

•Ability to plan and organize work

In addition to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above for the Entry and Intermediate Level positions, a qualified candidate for a Full Performance (GSE04)  position possesses:

•Knowledge of child and youth development

•Skills to implement developmentally appropriate child and youth development principles, practices, and services in order to provide high quality direct care and education for children and youth

•Skills to promote and foster effective working relationships with children, youth, and coworkers

•Skills to work cooperatively as a member of a team

•Ability to explain program processes and procedures, and to provide basic program information

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.