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Installation Child and Youth Director (Small or Medium)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
CNRNDW Naval Support Activity Annapolis, N96

Summary

The purpose of the Installation Child and Youth Programs Director is to provide oversight to all child and youth programs at an installation to facilitate the provision of safe, healthy, secure, and developmentally appropriate services for children and youth ages 6 weeks to 18 years. The incumbent is responsible for planning and executing the Installation CYP through the administration, operation and technical direction of any or all of the following programs as applicable to the installation.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/29/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 29, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Negotiable.
Salary
$112,657 - $119,485 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time - Work hours are between 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. May include evenings and/or weekends to support operational and training requirements.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
26-13015717
Control number
877511900

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Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

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Duties

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Major duties and responsibilities:

Program Operations/Management

  • Responsible for the administration, operation and technical direction of the CYP, which may include CDCs, FCCs, SACS, YPs and CYES to facilitate the identification of child care, recreational and educational supports services and options for authorized patrons.
  • Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, and objectives for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to accomplishments, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or respond to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
  • Ensures seamless service and continuity of quality options for all children and youth. Develops strategies for program improvement. Initiates and maintains partnerships with both on and off installation organizations serving children and youth.
  • Initiates and maintains partnerships with both on and off-installation local schools. Interfaces with local school board representatives to establish state-run Pre-Kindergarten Programs or official CYP sponsored Pre-Kindergarten programs.
  • Serves as the installation liaison with the Regional CYP Manager on all CYP issues.
  • Implements and monitors policies to include guidance, fee policies, program registration/enrollment, baseline standards and benchmarks, key management control and space utilization goals. Develops operational procedures to anticipate installation needs and trends and documents results.
  • Develops, monitors, and analyzes applicable statistical data to track operating programs, evaluate their effectiveness and applicability to strategic goals, and plan improvements. Informs senior management of progress and advises of significant developments that impact plans.
  • Ensures the CYP T&C Specialists develop targeted, integrated training plans that account for the common and unique training needs of CYP staff.
Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Compiles program statistical data for reports and data calls and keeps Command abreast of trends, policy changes, program deficiencies and needs for the installation CYP.
  • Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment.
  • Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons.
Policies and Procedures
  • Ensures compliance with all Department of Navy (DoN), Department of Defense (DoD), State, Federal and local instructions, standards, regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to the total CYP.
  • Coordinates with all installation CYP Directors the development of single installation
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), CYP Professional Handbook and a parent handbook for the CYP for efficient operation and management of facility and programs for use within the CYP.
Compliance
  • Coordinates and maintains documentation for Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and Multi-Disciplinary Team Inspections and is responsible for timely corrective actions plans for all programs in the CYP.
  • Establishes review systems for the organization and make certain government needs are met and validated, and that economy and quality and quality of operations are maintained or improved.
  • Ensures program accreditation and DOD certification requirements are maintained by monitoring programs in good standing.
  • Uses the Incident Reporting Tool (IRT) in accordance with DON, CNIC, and DOD communication and reporting requirements of serious incidents that occur in CYPs. Ensures suspected child abuse or neglect is reported to the appropriate agencies and that all reporting protocols are followed. Evaluates reportable incidents for trends and ensure processes and procedures are established to reduce them across the CYP.
  • Routinely inspects assets, to include IT gear, office and classroom equipment, facilities, and vehicles and takes steps to ensure ongoing maintenance is scheduled and completed. Ensures compliance and adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoD, DON, and/or CNIC policy, regulations, and procedures and accreditation criteria. Implements recommendations or corrective actions to address discrepancies or findings from inspections or accreditation visits. Prepares responses to inspection reports. Follows - up to ensure complete and quality resolution discrepancies.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services
  • As needed, represents CYP in Installation Determination Committee investigations and Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth - Multi - Disciplinary Team Assessments.
A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
  • Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete all additional Child Care checks in accordance with PL 101-647 and DoDI 1402.05.

Qualifications

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.

  • Knowledge of the principles of child and youth development and in designing and managing exceptionally complex programs that includes, but are not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.
  • Knowledge of and skill in applying both Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect. Possess necessary skills in program planning, organizing and coordinating to devise and carry out a variety of program components.
  • Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child and youth program.
  • Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts; DoN, local and state child and youth regulations and procedures; and other regulations and instructions pertaining to military childcare and recreational services.
  • Knowledge and support of the Navy's EEO program policies, goals and objectives.
  • Skills in program planning, organizing and coordinating to devise and carry out a variety of program components.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills to facilitate and organize a collaborative and cohesive installation CYP team.
  • Knowledge of national accreditation and criteria.
  • Skill in establishing positive working relationships with the teams and individuals, leading purposeful interactions, resolving conflict, and maintaining confidentiality for families and employers.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze, plan, and, adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure or on multiple tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.

Education

A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD), Elementary Education, Special Education (concentration in ECE), Home Economics (early childhood emphasis), Child Care Administration or related field of study AND 4 years of full time specialized experience managing and supervising facility-based children and youth programs.

OR

A combination of education and experience; education must include courses in a child related field of study and total minimum of 24 higher level semester hours. In addition four years of specialized experience in managing and supervising facility-based child and youth programs.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume 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. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

CNIC offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. CNIC provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. The mission of the Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the fleet, fighter and family. FFR enables a ready Navy force through its Fleet Readiness, Family Readiness, and Housing Programs. We provide direct and support services to all non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees who work for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), throughout the FFR Program worldwide.

Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP) professionals make a difference every day in the lives of our military families. Confident children are safe and in good care, they can concentrate on fulfilling their responsibilities. What we do truly matters! We're worldwide: we are in 19 states including Hawaii and other exciting locations in Bahrain, Cuba, Guam, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Spain.

CNRNDW Naval Support Activity Annapolis, N96

Agency contact information

NDW NAF HR
Email
ndwnafhr@us.navy.mil
Address
NSA Annapolis
47402 Buse Rd
Bldg 467
Patuxent River, MD 20670
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