SUMMARY:

GS-09: The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Child Development Director in long-range and day-to-day administration of a comprehensive Child Development Program. Assist with supervision of the Child Development Centers, which provide quality appropriate specialized developmental childcare and instruction of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The function of the program is to sustain the interest of the children and to contribute to their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The assistant director also provides guidance to center staff in implementation of developmentally age appropriate activities.

GS-10 and/or GS-11: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor and assist the Child Development Center Director in the supervision of the day to day operation of a Child Development Center. Assists with the supervision of the Child Development Center to provide specialized developmental childcare and instruction for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The position develops, implements, and administers child development programs; provides an overall safe and healthy environment to stimulate and sustain the interest of children; assists with administration; and organizes the educational and developmental programs managerial authorities.


DUTIES:

GS-09:

• Performs supervisory duties for the Child Development Center.
• Assists the Child Development Center Director in the daily administration of the center.
• Performs administrative duties in support of the center programs and assists the Director.
• Assists with USDA food program.
• Assists the Director in maintaining a financially viable program and in the preparation of yearly budgets, long-range budgets, construction projects, etc.
• Ensures the implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and any other Laws and/or directives pertaining to the special needs of children in all Family Member Programs Flight.

• Assists the Child Development Center Director in the daily operations of the Child Development Center.
• Assists in the administration and evaluation of ongoing programs of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Provides assistance in the management of funds and resources to include developing the annual NAF and APF budgets, which includes submission and prioritization of program component requirements.
• Assists the director in the administration of the USDA nutrition/food program.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship 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 posn 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.
• 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.
• Agency Check (LAC) and a National Agency Check with inquiries (NACI) is required.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public 102-190, Section 1094. (cont...)
• (cont)... An FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• IAW AFI 34-248 and DoD certification requirements, a pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every 3 years and specified immunizations are required.
• Must be able to obtain Food Handler's, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications and complete additional training requirements.
• This is a Supervisory Position. A 1 year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement
• GS-10/11: Must possess and be able to maintain an appropriate, valid driver's license. An annual driving record check is required.
• GS-10/11: My occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours to include weekends, holidays and evenings. May be required to work a split shift to meet supervisory or program requirements.
• GS-10/11: Work involves physical exertion such as standing, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs. (small children or center supplies), and some involvement in all aspects of the center and playground area arrangement and maintenance.
• GS-10/11: This position as been designated by the Air Force as Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass (cont...)
• (cont...) initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal use by employees in sensitive position present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• GS-11: This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or (cont...)

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYEMENT

(Cont...) mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve,".

GS-11: Position requires occasional travel. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.

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, Professional and Scientific Positions + IOR for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Have a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, such as, but not limited to child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR
Have a combination of education and experience which includes courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, such as child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be fille, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described in A above. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

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

FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE GS-09 LEVELSPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of early childhood development needed for carrying out assignments, operations, and procedures of this position. Practical knowledge of a wide range of technical methods, principles, and practices similar to a narrow area of a narrow of a professional field and skill in applying this knowledge to such assignments as the design and planning of difficult but well-precedent projects. knowledge of policies and regulations governing the operation of the child development program. Knowledge of personnel policies and supervisory procedures.

OR
EDUCATION: Have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have a combination of experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE GS-10 and/or GS-11 LEVEL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing child care to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements. Skill in educating, counseling and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs. Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action.

OR
EDUCATION: Have successfully completed a PhD., an equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as, but not limited to; Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with Child Development emphasis or Early Childhood Education emphasis, or Psychology with Child Development emphasis or Early Childhood Education emphasis. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have a combination of experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS FOR GS-09: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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 GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS FOR GS-10 and/or GS-11: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 or GS-11 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:

GS-09:

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood programs.
2. Ability to execute applicable resource management practices and policies.
3. Ability to execute programs to include food service, child development, and special programs.
4. Knowledge of communication skills, to include oral and written communication styles.
5. Knowledge of and ability to apply Air Force Child Development regulations and policies, NAEYC standards, and DoDI 6060.2
6. Ability to independently carry out assignments, direct the work of others, resolve conflicts that arise and coordinate work with others

1. Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.
2. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing child care to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices.
3. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.

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.

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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.