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SUPERVISORY YOUTH PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is: Provides an overall safe and healthy environment to stimulate and sustain the interest of youth; full oversight of organized educational, developmental and recreational programs for ages 3 to 18.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$75,776 - $98,514 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Promotion potential
11
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
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
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
9P-AFPC-13065810-998651-MN
Control number
884851800

Duties

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  1. Serves as the Youth Programs Director for a diversified child care, educational andrecreational program at JBSA, which comprised of active and retired military family members andauthorized DoD civilians, including contract personnel.
  2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
  3. Prepares APF and NAF budget and analyzes and tracks financialstatements, which include expenditures required to conduct the youth and teen programs.
  4. Directly supervises and administers fire, safety and healthy programs and facilitymanagement.
  5. Directs and provide oversight to all aspects of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint military and civilian community partnerships undertakings to ensure make maximum use of facilities, services, and other resources.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Employee must maintain current certifications
  • 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.
  • Must possess maturity and judgement and be capable of handling complex situations and emergencies related to the operation of a Youth Program.
  • Incumbent is subject to work on an uncommon tour of duty to meet program requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft when performing temporary duty (TDY).
  • Requires the operation of personal or government vehicles. A valid driver’s license is required.
  • May require physical dexterity and ability, heavy physical exertion and exposure to hazardous materials.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft when performing temporary duty (TDY). Requires the operation of personal or government vehicles. A valid driver’s license is required. May
  • May require physical dexterity and ability, heavy physical exertion and exposure to hazardous materials. YP Directors must meet OPM qualification standards for the 1701 series.
  • The preferred candidate will have a 4-year degree or equivalent from an accredited college in the field of child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis),
  • elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to include education, social work and psychology in addition to nine credit hours in leadership, management and/or administration.
  • Must complete all mandatory training IAW AFI 34-144, Air Force Child and Youth Programs. This position has been identified as having “regular contact with children” requiring a State Criminal History Repository (SCHRC),
  • National Agency Check Investigation (NACI), and local background checks to be completed on any person selected for the position IAW DoDI 1402.05.9

Qualifications

Continuation of Conditions of Employment:

  • A pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every three years, and specified immunization are required.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for druguse.

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, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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 include education, social work and psychology in addition to nine credit hours in leadership, management and/or administration be filled. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR


COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 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 filled, 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 above. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

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

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 directing and adapting comprehensive youth programs using advanced developmental theories and resource-optimized educational methodologies to meet diverse community needs; analyzing program effectiveness and leverage rigorous assessment techniques to drive continuous quality and operational improvements; enforcing food service safety regulations and facility standards to ensure a highly secure, compliant environment. delivering specialized staff training and parent education programs that strengthen team capability and community partnerships; administering and executing Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) budgets to achieve strategic program milestones; collaborating and negotiating tactfully with military leadership, youth, families, contractors, and volunteers while delivering clear, persuasive executive briefings.


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EDUCATION:
Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent Doctoral Degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level Graduate education leading to such a Degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: 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-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:
  • Professional knowledge of youth development, education and recreation principles, concepts, methods and techniques to plan and direct a diversified Youth Program, including health and safety requirements and child abuse identification reporting and prevention methods.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, policies and practices governing the operation of youth programs, e.g, fire health, safety, facility requirement, food service regulations, design criteria, and equipment requirements, Ability to evaluate and monitor 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 staff at all levels of professional development. Knowledge and ability to plan, conduct and supervise training for Youth Program staff in program related subject matter, as well as parent information program.
  • Skill in compiling and composing both quantitative and narrative reports for a variety of agencies based on analyzing data and circumstances.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, orally and in writing. Skill in determining the qualifications and suitability of adults to work with youth.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

120-Day Register: 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.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

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.

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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

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.

Air Education and Training Command

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win...Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • AF DCIPS Interchange
  • AF Internal Employee
  • DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force)
  • EO 12721 Certain Former Overseas Employees
  • EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
  • Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Employee
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • National Service (Peace Corps and VISTA)
  • Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
  • Non-Appropriated Fund
  • Non-DoD Transfer
  • Other (Interchange Agreements)
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
  • PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
  • Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
  • Veterans Recruitment Authority

Agency contact information

Total Force Service Center
Phone
1-800-525-0102
Email
DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY
Address
JBSA Randolph AFB
550 D Street East
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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