Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

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• Responsible for the operation of an FCC System IAW all applicable regulations and standards. Plan, implement, and oversees a comprehensive program that promotes positive growth and development of children ages birth to 12.
• Maintains DoD Certification for an FCC System. Implements viable opportunity for providers to achieve home accreditation and Child Development Associate/School-Age Credentials.
• Implements and monitors DA policies to include program registration/enrollment, baseline standards and benchmarks, Key Management Controls, and space utilization goals.
• Actively recruits, screens, and certifies qualified on- and off-post providers. Oversees and evaluates providers based on established performance standards. Ensures timely administrative actions and responses to provider needs.
• Maintains up-to-date data concerning the demographics of the FCC Program. Serves as Subject Matter Expert on CYS issues related to assigned area(s), and supports all EEO and AA objectives.

Conditions of employment

• Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.
• Proof of education is required at the time of application.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Additional conditions of employment can be found in the Applicant Information Kit, link is in additional information below.
• Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required.
• Job requires working both in and outdoors.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment is subject to completion of a favorable suitability determination.
• Any individual who was required to register with selective service and who has not registered or knowingly and willingly did not register before the requirement terminated or become inapplicable to the individual will not be appointed.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.
• Travel to on and off post locations required.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy to include annual influenza vaccinations.

Qualifications

Successful completion of an undergraduate Degree that included or was supplemented by major study (at least 24 semester hours) in the fields appropriate (child development, early childhood education, home economics (with early childhood emphasis), elementary education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled.

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A combination of education and experience as follows:Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in education or appropriate CYS field as indicated above, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described.

In addition candidates must possess:
1. Twenty-four (24) months working in child and/or youth programs.
2. Program administration experience in child and youth programs (includes public schools and recreation program administration).
3. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
5. Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.
6. The physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.

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:

• 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 found in the 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.