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Installation Child & Youth Program Director

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
NDW NSA ANNAPOLIS N96
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Summary

The purpose of the Installation Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Director is to provide oversight to all child and youth programs at an installation to facilitate the provision of safe, healthy, secure, and developmentally appropriate services for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years. The incumbent is responsible for planning and executing the Installation CYP through the administration, operation and technical direction of any or all of the CYP programs as applicable to the installation.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/21/2025 to 12/01/2025
Salary
$101,407 to - $114,913 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Annapolis, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Eligible for benefits.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-12840398
Control number
850772600

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

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Duties

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Major Duties and Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities of the Installation CYP Director position include program operations/management, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, policies and procedures, and compliance, among other tasks. These tasks are summarized below.Program Operations/ManagementResponsible for the administration, operation and technical direction of the CYP, which may include CDCs, CDHs, SAC programs, YPs, and a R&R program to facilitate the identification of childcare services and options for authorized patrons.Executes a child placement system for the installation, including a central enrollment registry and a single Central
Waiting List (CWL) for ages birth to 12 for the entire CYP program and ensures spaces are fully utilized and ensures spaces are fully utilized.Coordinates with all installation Directors to ensure an installation Parent Participation Plan, including a Parent Information Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from CDC, CDH, SAC, and YP is implemented.Responsible for ensuring a CYP Inclusion Action Team meets as required.Ensures the coordination of CYP-wide events and activities.Responsible for coordinating the issuance of an installation­ wide fee letter.Ensures fluid communication among all CY programs on the installation.Serves as the liaison with the Regional CYP Manager on all CYP issues.

Budgeting and Financial Management

Compiles program statistical data for reports and data calls and keeps Command abreast of trends, policy changes, program deficiencies and needs for the installation CYP.Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment.Oversee the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons.Ensure compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds.Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.

Personnel Management

Responsible for the supervision of employees and volunteers. The types and number of employees supervised by this position will vary based on actual program requirements.
Supervisory responsibilities may include supervision of installation CYP Directors, CYP Training Specialists, and Training and Curriculum (T&C) Specialists, and School Liaison Officer (SLO).Responsible for ensuring the use of employees across the CYP, including the development and use of a singular staffing schedule when applicable to ensure efficient use of employees across the CY program.Ensures that the CYP Training Specialist(s) assigned to the installation are utilized across the CYP effectively in accordance with CYP Management Standards.Initiates a CYP-wide training program by ensuring that the CYP Training Specialists and T&C Specialists develop targeted, integrated training plans that account for the common and unique training needs of staff across the CYP.

Policies and Procedures

Ensures compliance with all Department of Navy (DoN), Department of Defense (DoD), State, Federal and local instructions, standards, regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to the total CYP.Coordinates with all installation CYP Directors the development of single installationStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs), CYP Professional Handbook and a parent handbook for the CYP for efficient operation and management of facility and programs for use within the CYP.

Compliance

Coordinates and maintains documentation for Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and Multi-Disciplinary Team Inspections and is responsible for timely corrective actions plans for all programs in the CYP.

Additional Responsibilities

Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete all additional Child Care checks in accordance with PL 101-647 and DoDI 1402.05.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

Education

A 4 year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.

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A 4- year degree in a filed related to youth programs, such as youth recreation, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, home economics with an emphasis in human development, youth development, psychology, or social work OR other degree appropriate to the position being filled AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children.

OR

A combination of education and experience (e.g. Courses equivalent to a major in a filed (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with chidren and/or youth.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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