This position is the Children and Youth Program Specialist, for Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), and Family Readiness Programs. The purpose of the Children and Youth Program Specialist is to assist the Program Manager to initiate, plan, coordinate, and administer Child and Youth Programs (CYP) throughout the Navy.
This position is the Children and Youth Program Specialist, for Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), and Family Readiness Programs. The purpose of the Children and Youth Program Specialist is to assist the Program Manager to initiate, plan, coordinate, and administer Child and Youth Programs (CYP) throughout the Navy.
Duties include but not limited to:
Conducts internal reviews/assist visits/inspections/spot checks of Navy CYP programs for children, youth and teens, including but not limited to full and part day childcare, before and after school care, resource and referral, summer day camps, teen activities and programs, sports programs, social events for youth of all ages, special events, citizenship, and volunteer activities, youth development and leadership opportunities.
Analyzes and evaluate data and forms conclusions and recommendations for corrective actions. This includes but is not limited to the audit readiness and accuracy of information in CYP Authoritative system(s).
Serves as a subject matter expert on matters affecting children, youth and teens. Provides technical assistance, policy interpretation and consultation service on programming to include facility operation, staffing and operational requirements.
Conducts internal reviews/assist visits/inspections/spot checks to analyze and evaluate data and form conclusions and recommendations for corrective actions. This includes but is not limited to the audit readiness and accuracy of information in CYP Authoritative system(s).
Develops briefings and briefs senior staff and base level personnel on activities and program requirements. Prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals. Prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, point papers and slide presentations for use by management officials. Identifies discrepancies, discusses alternatives with staff and recommends/provides corrective actions to the Commander.
Performs audit reviews of staff records including pay, qualifications, training, and background check information. May access sensitive or confidential information in the course of duties to ensure compliance with instructions, policy, and regulations.
Assists in establishing policies, procedures and operational guidance for management of CYP in accordance with public law, public policy, and the directives of the Department of Defense and United States Navy. Examines and analyzes applicable directives and operational guidance for both military and civilian sectors to determine applicability to Navy CYP operations and administration.
Serves as Mandated Reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of incidences of child abuse and neglect.
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.
A qualified candidate possesses the following:
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.
OR
A 4 year degree in a field 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 field (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 thought the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth. Knowledge of management information systems and databases to access and analyze information to ensure Quality Assurance.
A qualified candidate possesses one of the following:
I have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Youth Recreation, Secondary Education or in a related field of study AND a minimum of 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth in DOD Child and Youth Programs.
OR
A combination of education and experience e.g., courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) AND a minimum of 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth in DOD Child and Youth Programs.
Note: A copy of your college transcripts (showing degree awarded/conferred) MUST be submitted when applying. If qualifying based on a combination of education and experience, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts.
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.
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. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided 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. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews
The following documents are required at the time of application:
Note: All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. When building or uploading your resume, please note there is a two-page limit. The system will restrict any attempts to submit a longer document.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/17/2026 to receive consideration.
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To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12975174
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantUsing the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
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