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EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN (CHILD DEVELOPMENT)

Department of the Air Force
Air Combat Command
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the oversight and coordinate specialized developmental care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age in the child development program. To serve as a senior educational technician and provide support and guidance to appropriated fund (APF) employees, non-appropriated fund (NAF)employees, (cont'd below)

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/04/2025 to 12/11/2025
Salary
$49,960 to - $64,952 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Moody AFB, GA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
5O-AFPC-12845940-993772-SR
Control number
851638000

Duties

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SUMMARY: (cont'd from above) and other employees as assigned. Facilitates appropriate instruction for children in assigned areas of responsibility. The incumbent may be designated as the supervisor on duty, as needed, in operation of the center during extended hours and in the absence of the Assistant Director and/or Director. This position will be responsible for supervising one NAF position.

DUTIES:

  • Responsible for technical program oversight of the lower graded assistants, lead program assistants, and technicians.
  • Provides age-appropriate developmental care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Follows the Air Force approved curriculum to support children's development. Uses approved child guidance and caregiving techniques.
  • Ensures a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for all children. Serves as a facility safety monitor conducts daily.
  • Prepares daily activities for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age that supports the inclusion of children with special needs.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments.
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • This employee must successfully complete applicable background checks. This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children" IAW Public Law (PL) 101-647.
  • Incumbent may be required to work in an uncommon tour of duty, including nights and weekends.
  • Incumbent must complete additional training requirements within specified timelines (to include AF courses, medication dispensing, observation of symptoms of illness, security, safety, developmentally (cont'd below)
  • (cont'd) appropriate practice, lifting, including CPR and First Aid).
  • Incumbent must complete physical examination and required immunizations for childcare programs in accordance with guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
  • Incumbent must complete all applicable courses in Virtual Lab School.
  • May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (cont'd below)
  • (cont'd) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
  • This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. (cont'd below)
  • (cont'd) IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the Education and Training Technician Series,1702.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR CURRENT/PREVIOUS FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: One year of specialized experience at the GS-05 or equivalent in other federal pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes the following: comprehensive knowledge of child development program rules and procedures extending training and experience to plan and perform a wide variety of interrelated childcare assignments and resolve a wide range of problems. Extensive knowledge of early child development theory, methodology and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and nutritional development to effectively interact with the children and adapt activities from OSD approved curricula as necessary for the individual needs of the child. Knowledge of child development program procedures to ensure processes such as receiving children from parents, maintaining accurate count of children, seeing children home at the end of the day are properly carried out. Ensure established procedures for preventing, treating and reporting all child injury, illness and/or abuse and neglect are adhered to.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR APPLICANTS WITH NO PREVIOUS FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT: One year of specialized experience at the GS-06 or equivalent in other federal pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes the following: comprehensive knowledge of child development program rules and procedures extending training and experience to plan and perform a wide variety of interrelated childcare assignments and resolve a wide range of problems. Extensive knowledge of early child development theory, methodology and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and nutritional development to effectively interact with the children and adapt activities from OSD approved curricula as necessary for the individual needs of the child. Knowledge of child development program procedures to ensure processes such as receiving children from parents, maintaining accurate count of children, seeing children home at the end of the day are properly carried out. Ensure established procedures for preventing, treating and reporting all child injury, illness and/or abuse and neglect are adhered to.

OR
EDUCATION:
I have successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
I have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR CURRENT/PREVIOUS GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICANTS WITH NO PREVIOUS FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1.Knowledge of comprehensive child development requirements, policies, procedures and processes. Knowledge of appropriate early childhood guidance practices, techniques and programs.
2. Knowledge of physical, intellectual, social, emotional and nutritional stages of development of young children in applying basic child development principles, concepts, practices to perform CDC operation assignments.
3. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing.
4.Ability to adapt planned activities for children's individual skills.
5. Ability to ensure the safety and hygiene of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space and proper management of equipment.
6. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
7. Ability and skill to lead subordinate employees and foster effective working relationship with others.
8. Ability to supervise, plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of civilian personnel.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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