Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

• Provides technical and administrative supervision to GS and NAF employees. Assigns, reviews, accepts, changes, or rejects the work of subordinate personnel.
• Assists the director with the administration of the program in such areas as budgeting, control of assets, purchase of materials and equipment, establishing and enforcing program policies, and food program implementation at each facility.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Child Development Center.
• Serves as facility custodian, for designated area, coordinates with civil engineer to maintain facility and grounds in optimum condition.
• Discusses child care problems with parents when they develop; answers parent's questions and resolves problems.
• Performs a wide variety of administrative duties related to Family Child Care, Expanded Child Care, Missile Care, Home Community Care, Deployment Care, Subsidy, Extended Duty Care, 24/7 Child Care, Air Force Aid Society Child Care for PCS/Volunteers, Respite Care, Resource and Referral support etc. Consults with parents to validate and confirm child care request.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.
• Must complete physical examination and required immunizations for childcare programs in accordance with guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
• Must complete additional training requirements (AF courses, medication dispensing, observation of symptoms of illness, security, safety, developmentally appropriate practice, lifting, including CPR and First Aid) within specified timelines.
• This position is a childcare/youth services position subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law (PL) 101-647.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

1. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.

   or

2. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in group child care or other work that demonstrated the ability to manage the operation of a child care center; Select, train, and supervise child care and preschool employees, family child care providers, or other care-giving adults; Develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs; Work with individuals and groups to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OR
EDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the field of child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to include education, social work and psychology in addition to nine credit hours in leadership, management and/or administration.
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Ideal Candidate:
A strong educational background is fundamental. The ideal candidate would have:
-A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related discipline. Specialized coursework in areas like child development, curriculum development, and business administration.
-For a military setting, additional training in areas like recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect is crucial.
-Hands-on experience is critical for this role. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record that includes:
-Experience in a military Child Development Center (CDC) is highly desirable, as it demonstrates familiarity with the unique lifestyle and needs of military families.
-The ability to mentor and coach a team to uphold high standards of care is essential.
-Program management, with experience in developing and implementing age-appropriate curricula and programs that align with the center's philosophy and military regulations.
-The Assistant Director must possess a diverse skill set to manage the center's daily operations effectively. Key skills include:
-Regulatory Compliance: A thorough understanding of and ability to implement regulations from the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DoN), and other relevant authorities. This includes ensuring the center meets health, safety, and fire standards.
-Financial Acumen: The ability to assist with budget development, manage funds, and handle the collection of fees.
-Parent and Community Engagement: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships with parents, staff, and the broader base community. Experience with establishing and working with a Parent Involvement Board (PIB) is beneficial.
-Emergency Preparedness: The ability to identify and respond to emergency situations, including child illnesses and evacuations.
-Beyond formal qualifications and skills, the ideal candidate will exhibit personal qualities that make them a strong leader and caregiver, including:
-Leadership and Compassion: The ability to lead with empathy and understanding, recognizing the unique stressors faced by military families.
-Adaptability and Resilience: The capacity to thrive in a dynamic and sometimes high-stakes environment, supporting both children and staff through challenges like deployments.
-Commitment to Quality: A dedication to providing the highest quality of care and continuous program improvement.

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. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in early childhood education, child development, or related field is required.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of early childhood philosophies, concepts, and developmentally appropriate activities for children ages six weeks through 5 years.
3. Knowledge of Air Force/DoD regulations governing child development, sanitation, safety and personnel practices. Must complete all training, security clearances, and medical requirements including Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing.

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.

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.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The 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.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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.