Clarification from the agency

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

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Serves as the School Age Program Coordinator for a diversified educational and recreational program in a medium sized community comprised of active and retired military, family members, and authorized DoD civilians, including contract personnel in an area with a harsh climate and other environmental conditions that compound the successful operation throughout the year.
• Manages funds and resources to include appropriated and NAF budget.
• Exercises the full range of personnel supervisory responsibilities, including establishing performances standards and evaluating performance, maintaining discipline, providing for needed training, selecting candidates for vacancies, initiating disciplinary actions as necessary, etc.
• Ensures that a safe, healthy, comfortable environment exists in all School Age Program facilities, grounds, and playgrounds and that the appropriate level of security is in place.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
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• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• 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.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• This position is a child care/youth services position subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law (PL - 101-647.)
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate.
• lAW AFI 34-80 I, pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every three years and specified immunizations are required.
• Must complete additional training requirements as specified by program guidance and supervisor. Training may be conducted during weekend and evening hours.

Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Education and Training Series, 1701 located here

Individual Occupational Requirements

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 in A above.

• For GS-5 and GS-7, experience that involved teaching young children in a preschool, early elementary school, church school, or day care center.
• For GS-9, experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting; facility management; supply management; program development; implementation; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; and curriculum oversight.
• For GS-11 and above, experience in managing a large, complex child development program offering a wide range of services, in a variety of settings.

• Professional knowledge of youth development, education and recreation principles, concepts, methods and techniques to plan and direct a diversified School Age Program.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, policies and practices governing the operation of youth activities programs, e.g., fire, health, safety, facility requirements, food service regulations, design criteria, and equipment requirements. Ability to ensure compliance with afore mentioned requirements.
• Knowledge of budget, financial, and resource management practices and procedures in relation to meeting program goals and objectives.
• Skill in supervising a subordinate staff. Knowledge of personnel policies, staffing practices, and ability to supervise and mentor a staff at various levels of development. Knowledge and ability to plan, conduct and supervise training programs for Youth Activities staff in program related subject matter, as well as parent information programs.
• Skill in compiling and composing reports based on analyzing data and circumstances.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, orally and in writing.

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.