This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual.
**Now Offering 100% discount on first child and no less than 25% discount for the second and subsequent children. ***
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
Summary
This position is located at Fort Hood, TX.
This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual.
**Now Offering 100% discount on first child and no less than 25% discount for the second and subsequent children. ***
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
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.
Serves as a Child and Youth Services Nurse with responsibility for all health support services in CYS programs.
Coordinates and/or provides specialized training to and oversight of staff responsible for providing services to children/youth who have more complex health care needs.
Assists in training of staff, providers, volunteers and/or parents on health related topics.
Conducts routine health/sanitation inspections of CYS Services programs using Army standardized checklists. Assists/supports facilities/homes in maintaining appropriate standards for condition, health, and sanitation.
Serves as the primary liaison between CYS Services and the installation Community Health Nurse. Communicates with trainers, Special Needs Director, Environmental Health, schools, and physicians to clarify roles in health support/services.
Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
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.
Maintenance of current license as a Registered Nurse.
Must complete a health assessment including all required immunizations.
Travel to on and off post locations required. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
Position requires availability to work shifts during all hours of program operation, which may include some evening/weekend hours.
Must have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
Must obtain and maintain credentials to instruct staff in administration of CPR/First Aid.
Incumbent is a mandated reporter of all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
Qualifications
Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time
the program was completed by the applicant. Must have active, current registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a State,
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
In addition to the above, applicants must have at least one of the following:
1. One year of specialized experience equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level
2. Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education or a master's or equivalent degree in the field of nursing.
Highly-qualified candidates will have experience in pediatric nursing and/or working with children/youth with special needs.
In addition to the above, highly preferred candidates will also possess the following:
Experience with epidemiology, transmission, and control of communicable diseases, particularly those impacting children and young people?
Experience with Army Regulation 608-10 (Child and Youth Services) and its application to health and safety standards in military childcare settings.
Experience with immunization schedules and public health guidelines relevant to youth populations and outbreak response protocols?
The experience and knowledge listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate.
Applicants meeting the highly preferred criteria position will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.
Education
Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled.
**IMPORTANT**Documentation showing active, current registration as a professional nurse (RN) in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States must be submitted with your application to be found eligible.
Please see the Applicant information kit for additional information on education.
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.
Additional information
Area of Consideration
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is Worldwide.
Proof of education is required at the time of application.
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 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.
PCS Costs:
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials
This is a pay-banded position.
Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
This is a Regular Full-Time position with a minimum work week of 40 hours and eligible for benefits.
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please click here.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.
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.
To support your request for Current NAF Employee CNE/Former NAF Employee FNE (or current APF) status please provide at least one of the following:
supporting documentation such as a personnel action (e.g., DA Form 3434, SF-50, etc.), or copy of Performance Appraisal or copy of Individual Development Plan (IDP) or certificates of training or promotion, etc. or detailed information on your resume to identify your current or former NAF (or current APF) employment experience. Resume information should ideally include: position title, installation/duty station location, along with additional details such as activity/program name or pay plan or occupational series or grade, etc.
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.
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.
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. We recommend updating your USAJobs profile and Resume with your current address to ensure you are not rated ineligible for the area of consideration, if applicable.
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
Active and Current Registration as a Professional Nurse (RN) in State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
PCS Orders
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Transcript
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.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically: (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): C2SCNAFCY-25-12793133. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 09/09/2025 to receive consideration.
Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12793133.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
EF-NAF-W0VCAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT HOOD HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Hood, TX 76544
US
Next steps
Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the announcement period to allow themselves ample time for application updates, if warranted. (E.g., to provide missing required documentation such as transcripts, high school diploma, etc. before announcement closes.) After we receive your complete application package 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 may be sent based on cut off dates, the date order of application or other means outlined in the announcement text or in accordance with Army Regulation 215-3. 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.
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. We recommend updating your USAJobs profile and Resume with your current address to ensure you are not rated ineligible for the area of consideration, if applicable.
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
Active and Current Registration as a Professional Nurse (RN) in State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
PCS Orders
Proof of Marriage Status
Resume
Transcript
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.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically: (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): C2SCNAFCY-25-12793133. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 09/09/2025 to receive consideration.
Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12793133.
Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
EF-NAF-W0VCAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT HOOD HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Hood, TX 76544
US
Next steps
Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the announcement period to allow themselves ample time for application updates, if warranted. (E.g., to provide missing required documentation such as transcripts, high school diploma, etc. before announcement closes.) After we receive your complete application package 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 may be sent based on cut off dates, the date order of application or other means outlined in the announcement text or in accordance with Army Regulation 215-3. 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.
