This announcement may be used to fill positions across the CYS program in different facilities and age groups in connection with a virtual hiring eventoccurring on 13 Sept 2022See "Additional Information" for more information.
Learn more about Child and Youth Services, click here!
This announcement may be used to fill positions across the CYS program in different facilities and age groups in connection with a virtual hiring eventoccurring on 13 Sept 2022See "Additional Information" for more information.
Learn more about Child and Youth Services, click here!
Open to US Citizens and Non-US Citizens of a NATO Country (except Germany) eligible for employment under US conditions within the commuting area of
Ansbach. The surrounding/commuting area is within approximately 100 miles and includes the communities of Grafenwoehr, Hohenfels, and Vilseck.
Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in any of the Child and Youth Services program and/or age groups and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years.
Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
Maintains program participation data and complete daily report.
Must be at least 18 years old or a 17 year old dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
Meet Qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
Successful completion of annual (or transition ) training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends.
Complete and signed DA 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty.
For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Individuals who have been trained will be required to administer medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and aid in providing a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.
Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1.
The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.
Qualifications
For Entry Level (CY-01):
At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Applicants that are 17 years oldand a dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee, and are in pursuit of a high school degree are eligible based on verification of student status at the time of application.
Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02):Refer to our Applicant Information Kit.
Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level. Full position Descriptions can be found here: Entry Level, Skill Level, Target Level
Education
At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
Proof of education is required at the time of application.
All education documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided. In order to meet entry level requirement you must upload a copy of your HS Diploma, HS Transcript (showing the completion date), GED certificate or proof of a college degree. To meet the requirements beyond entry level a college transcript showing course work or certifications will be required to validate the higher graded qualifications.
If you are 17 years old and a dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee, you must present proof that you are in pursuit of a high school degree this could include (but is not limited to) one of the following: A letter from school administrator, validated enrollment in a high school program, etc. This can be provided at the time of application, however, if this is unavailable a document self-certifying that you are in pursuit of a high school diploma will suffice to meet the requirements of the position for referral.
Additional information in regards to the education requirement can be found in the Applicant Information Kit.
Additional information
VIRTUAL HIRING EVENT INFORMATION
***As a recruitment incentive, we are offering a $200 recruitment bonus and an $800 retention bonus. Eligibility for these incentives and bonus will be applicable to newly hired/rehired individuals selected from this fair only.*** Note: The recruitment bonus will be paid to the New Hire upon appointment; the retention bonus will be paid to the New Hire after 6 months of satisfactory employment. For the purpose of eligibility, a newly hired employee is defined as an individual being hired for the first time, or one who is being reinstated or reemployed after a break in service of at least 1 year.
Interested applicants must submit the listed documents
Resume with current address and phone number
High School diploma/College/University transcript
PCS orders and DD 214 (if applicable for military Spouses claiming SEP and for Veterans claiming OAV)
The VIRTUAL event will be be conducted per telephone from 1300 -1800 hours (local time),
Applicants must be available to accept the telephonic interview between these hours.
Please note, the cut-off for online applications is 1100 hours (local time).
Tentative Job Offers and Pre-employment processes will begin the following morning on 14 September 2022.
Area of Consideration
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is within the local commuting area of Hohenfels, Germany. The surrounding/commuting area is within approximately 100 miles and includes the communities of Ansbach, Grafenwoehr, and Vilseck. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Manual Application
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 11:00 am local German time on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.
Allowances, Incentives and PCS Costs:
Allowances, differentials, or incentives may be paid
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Other:
This announcement will be used to fill Regular Full Time (40 hours per work week) and Part Time (20 hours per work week) positions eligible for leave accrual and the NAF benefits package and Flexible positions with a guaranteed work week of at least 10 hours and flexible positions with no minimum guaranteed hours.
U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. In NATO countries, employment under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship
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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.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
Spouse Employment Preference
Involuntarily Separated from the Military
Family Member Preference
Business Based Action
Current/Former NAF Employee / Current Appropriated Employee
Outside Applicant Veteran / Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
Outside Applicant Non-Veteran
Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit, point of contact information is listed at the bottom of this announcement if applicants have any questions about these consideration groups or documents. Applicants are also welcome to reach out to confirm receipt of the required documents or information when submitting an application for this position.
Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible.
By claiming the "Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)" or "Current APF Employee (CAE)" priority consideration eligibility, applicants are self-certifying that they may not be eligible for other priority considerations. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility. For additional information on what may be required to support the applicant's eligibility claim, please refer to our Applicant Information Kit.
CNE/FNE/CAE priority consideration must be clearly defined in order to grant the priority consideration. We will need position title, series, grade, location and agency in order determine priority consideration. To ensure we have enough information, we encourage you to submit a copy of your most recent personnel action.
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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.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc..
Resume
PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS FOR PROOF OF EDUCATION ARE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, A GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) OR A COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT LISTING COURSES THAT WERE TAKEN. A HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT INDICATING A GRADUATION DATE IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE.
All documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.
If you are 17 years old and a dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee, you must present proof that you are in pursuit of a high school degree this could include (but is not limited to) one of the following: A letter from school administrator, validated enrollment in a high school program, etc. This can be provided at the time of application, however, if this is unavailable a document self-certifying that you are in pursuit of a high school diploma will suffice to meet the requirements of the position for referral.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Optional: Job Application DA 3433 will accepted in place of a Resume.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (VA)
HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc..
DA 3434 or equivalent
References or letters of recommendations
PCS Orders
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Transcript
All required supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application to receive preference/priority consideration (PCS orders, DD214, SF50, DA3434)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
***As a recruitment incentive, we are offering a $200 recruitment bonus and an $800 retention bonus. Eligibility for these incentives and bonus will be applicable to newly hired/rehired individuals selected from this fair only.***Note: The recruitment bonus will be paid to the New Hire upon appointment; the retention bonus will be paid to the New Hire after 6 months of satisfactory employment
Interested applicants must submit the listed documents
Resume with current address and phone number
High School diploma/College/University transcript
PCS orders and DD 214 (if applicable for military Spouses claiming SEP and for Veterans claiming OAV)
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)11631847
Manually - Please refer to the "Addition Information section of this announcement for instructions.
Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. In NATO countries, employment under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.
Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
JJ-NAF-W6FNAA USAG HOHENFELS
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09114
US
Next steps
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. We will also review your application to make sure that your resume supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be sent to management based on application date. You will be notified when your rating is determined. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualification and/or experience, you may lose consideration for the position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors and omissions may affect your eligibility.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc..
Resume
PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS FOR PROOF OF EDUCATION ARE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, A GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) OR A COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT LISTING COURSES THAT WERE TAKEN. A HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT INDICATING A GRADUATION DATE IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE.
All documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.
If you are 17 years old and a dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee, you must present proof that you are in pursuit of a high school degree this could include (but is not limited to) one of the following: A letter from school administrator, validated enrollment in a high school program, etc. This can be provided at the time of application, however, if this is unavailable a document self-certifying that you are in pursuit of a high school diploma will suffice to meet the requirements of the position for referral.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Optional: Job Application DA 3433 will accepted in place of a Resume.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (VA)
HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc..
DA 3434 or equivalent
References or letters of recommendations
PCS Orders
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Transcript
All required supporting documents must be submitted at the time of application to receive preference/priority consideration (PCS orders, DD214, SF50, DA3434)
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
***As a recruitment incentive, we are offering a $200 recruitment bonus and an $800 retention bonus. Eligibility for these incentives and bonus will be applicable to newly hired/rehired individuals selected from this fair only.***Note: The recruitment bonus will be paid to the New Hire upon appointment; the retention bonus will be paid to the New Hire after 6 months of satisfactory employment
Interested applicants must submit the listed documents
Resume with current address and phone number
High School diploma/College/University transcript
PCS orders and DD 214 (if applicable for military Spouses claiming SEP and for Veterans claiming OAV)
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)11631847
Manually - Please refer to the "Addition Information section of this announcement for instructions.
Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. In NATO countries, employment under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.
Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
JJ-NAF-W6FNAA USAG HOHENFELS
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09114
US
Next steps
After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. We will also review your application to make sure that your resume supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be sent to management based on application date. You will be notified when your rating is determined. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualification and/or experience, you may lose consideration for the position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors and omissions may affect your eligibility.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
