Extended Closing Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST)
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: St. 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 Child, Youth, & School Services Division - 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
Extended Closing Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2018 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST)
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: St. 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 Child, Youth, & School Services Division - 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.
Individual is part of the on ratio staff and provides assistance to participants in strengthening their academic and learning skills, particularly in the areas of math, science, and English language (communication) skills.
Works with Youth Education Support Services staff to develop and implement a comprehensive program to assist students in the completion of daily homework assignments, reinforce existing and develop new skills, and positively support children through recognition of their efforts.
Develops linkages with parents, School Liaison Officer, other CYS Program Associates (such as working in the technology lab), and volunteer
tutors to ensure homework center is fully integrated into all applicable program settings.
Works cooperatively with trainer and supervisor to create a program setting that provides areas/materials/methods for different styles of learning i.e., auditory, visual, etc. as well as desks/tables, soft areas, small individual as well as large group space.
Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children/youth.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
A one year probationary period may be required
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
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 or copy and paste this URL into your web browser: www.apd.army.mil/pub/eforms/DR_a/pdf/A3433_Final.pdf).
All pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, and the Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained, including Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI).
A health assessment is also required.
Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements (transition and/or annual) and demonstrated on the job competency is required.
Immunizations may be required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility as determined by medical authority.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess all of the requirements below:
A high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), AND
MUST be 18 years of age at the time of appointment (Projected Appointment Date: 11/02/2017), AND
Possess the ability to communicate in English (both written and verbal), AND
Possess (and maintain) a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA/School-Age/Youth Credential (including Boys and Girls Clubs of American)/ Army Youth Practicum (YOU MUST UPLOAD THE CREDENTIAL UNDER TRANSCRIPTS SECTION AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION) AND possess twelve (12) months of experience working in a related field; OR Possess a Bachelor degree with a major emphasis (at least 24 semester hours completed) in Early Child Education (ECE), Elementary Education, Child Development, Home Economics, Special Education or a related field (YOU MUST UPLOAD TRANSCRIPTS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION) AND possess work experience directly related to the duties of this position, AND
Possess the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, AND
Possess the physical ability to walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis.
PLEASE NOTE: Your resume & application package must reflect the qualifications stated in the announcement and questionnaire to be rated eligible.
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 or credentials are provided.
Additional information
- Salary depends on actual hours worked. Hourly rate for leave and pay will be $16.79 to $17.75 per hour
- Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
- 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 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 Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
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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.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
Manually: A manual application can be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this vacancy announcement.
If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form.
All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.
Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible 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.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
Manually: A manual application can be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this vacancy announcement.
If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form.
All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 11:59 pm on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.
Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
