Clarification from the agency

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

• Oversees curricula for child development centers, family child care programs, school-age, youth programs and other unique children's programs.
• Provides supervisor with program data for various statistical reports and creates a work environment that supports ongoing professional development and continuous quality improvement through observation, coaching, mentoring, collaborative learning, training and reflective practice.
• Supports children who may have special needs or complex behaviors.
• Develops plans to improve overall operations, correct identified deficiencies, and enhance developmental programs and services.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with agencies on and off the installation.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• 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
• 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.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) checks will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• A pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every 3 years and specified immunizations are required.
• The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license will be required for the position. An annual driving record check is required.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain ServSafe Food Handler's, First Aid, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications and complete additional training requirements.

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, Administrative and Management positions located here.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 3 years of general experience, of which at least 1 year of experience is equivalent to at least the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-04) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Such experience would be described as assisting with the development, implementation and overseeing all elements of children's developmental program activities to include environment, equipment and experiences within the context of supportive interactions and positive child and growth development for infants, (pre) toddlers, preschoolers, school-agers, youth and children with special needs; awareness of child care regulation requirements, policies and public law and being able to communicate them.
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OR

EDUCATION: Successfully completed 4 years course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

AND

Bachelor Degree in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled.

or

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.

Individual Occupational Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1700/general-education-and-training-series-1701/

Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN


Ideal Candidate:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in child development or early childhood education. Qualification as an NAEYC Pedagogical Administrator. Experience in Air Force Child and Youth Programs. Expertise in NAEYC and Social Current accreditation. Red Cross CPR/FA/AED instructor or eligible. Ability to drive a government vehicle on and off base.


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. 1. Professional knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development and youth development encompassing infant through school-age, youth and teens and child and youth development theories, methodology, and practices.
2. 2. Knowledge of child care regulation requirements and policies.
3. 3. Skill in developing curricula which supports physical, emotional, social, cognitive development of children and youth. Skill in developing supports that accommodate children with special needs and children with challenging behaviors.
4. 4. Skill in developing, adapting, and providing training to staff members, volunteers, family child care providers and parents, as well as food service and administrative staff.
5. 5. Skill in the administration and interpretation of the environmental, program, and child abuse probability assessments.
6. 6. Ability to effectively communicate, both 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.