Clarification from the agency

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.

• Serves as a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Functional Technology Specialist with responsibility for integrating technology into all aspects of CYS operations.
• Works closely with installation Information Systems Officer and Director of Information Management to develop and implement technology procedures and actions to support CYS programming for children and youth and CYS administrative operations.
• Applies professional knowledge to oversee and support implementation of the Child and Youth Management Information System (CYMS) to include collecting, accurate accounting and reporting of funds.
• Ensures operations of CYS Technology Labs are in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards.
• Designs and implements a comprehensive Educational Technology Program for School-age children, Middle School youth and Teens attending CYS programs. Integrates technology into Service Areas.

Conditions of employment

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is 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 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.
• Travel to on and off post locations required.

Qualifications

Substantial college coursework or professional certificates from trade school(s) or demonstrated competence in computer science, information technology or related field.

In addition, candidate must possess:
1. Knowledge of child and youth programs, education/recreation programs for youth, or a combination of knowledge in all fields related to child/youth development or related field.
2. Knowledge/demonstrated skill in working with Microsoft Windows and Windows applications; Intranet/Internet database applications; email administration, web page design/development, and server administration; setting up network printers and other peripherals.
3. Ability to trouble shoot hardware, printers, LAN equipment, scanner, server, and software and swap/replace/upgrade equipment.
4. Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and propose solutions.

OR

Successful completion of a 4-year college or university with coursework in computer science, information technology or a closely related field highly desirable.

In addition, candidate must possess:
1. Knowledge of child and youth programs, education/recreation programs for youth, or a combination of knowledge in all fields related to child/youth development or related field.
2. Knowledge/demonstrated skill in working with Microsoft Windows and Windows applications; Intranet/Internet database applications; email administration, web page design/development, and server administration; setting up network printers and other peripherals.
3. Ability to trouble shoot hardware, printers, LAN equipment, scanner, server, and software and swap/replace/upgrade equipment.
4. Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and propose solutions.

Those meeting both Highly Preferred criteria along with the minimum qualifications will be referred before those meeting only the minimum criteria. Highly Preferred candidates will possess all of the following:

• At least 1 year experience as a Functional Technology Specialist in Army Youth Services Program

This experience must be clearly outlined on your resume to be considered for Highly Preferred status.

Full position description can be found here.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• 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 (this can be found under additional information.)

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.