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Child Development Program Specialist, NF-05

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
IMCOM G9 - CYS, Programs Branch
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Summary

It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
04/18/2025 to 05/02/2025
Salary
$105,000 to - $132,300 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
NENAFCC2512727651
Control number
835505600

Duties

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Serves as the Child Development Program Specialist and recognized Subject Matter Expert within the Programs Branch of IMCOM G9. Provides oversight for the operation of Child Development Centers (CDCs) and works under the general supervision of the Programs Branch Chief.

Ensures CDC Programs conform to all applicable DoD and Army policy, IMCOM G9 standards, laws, and with the most current applicable industry standards.

Oversees and monitors implementation of policies, plans, standards, and procedures for Child Development Centers and provides operational guidance for CDC Programs Army-wide. Provides content for operational materials and tools (i.e., inspection manuals, field operational handbooks, checklists, and training) for Army-wide implementation. Communicates program's strategic key messages through written and visual mediums such as information and staff papers, slides, reports, flyers and brochures.

Develops and revises operational guidance to assist professional staff in carrying out their assigned duties in areas such as: Budget, personnel management, child accountability, staffing and ratio management, staff observations, training, and customer service. Analyzes CDC program and inspection data to identify trends and strategies for program improvement. Provides technical assistance through workshops, process action teams, on-site visits, web-based and classroom training, and inspections.

Works cooperatively with other CYS Services divisions and staff to ensure general effectiveness and consistency with current educational philosophy, objectives of the program, and policies of the organization.

Develops contract specifications to include acquisition plans and statements of work for program materials and services. Serves as a Contract Officer Representative as required.

Monitors compliance with DoD certification requirements. Assists CDC programs in achieving and maintaining national accreditation or Army equivalent and maintains accreditation data.

Maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes IAW IMCOM G9.

Assumes all other duties as assigned to support the mission and meet Army directed goals.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
  • Meet T1 qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
  • Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • One year probationary period may be required
  • A valid passport may be required for overseas travel
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
  • Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy to include annual influenza vaccinations

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.

Education must have been directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). Basic Education Requirement:
1. A bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in special education, early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child psychology, sociology of the family, developmental psychology, social work with child/family emphasis); OR

2. Completion of 24 semester hours in coursework as indicated above, plus additional related coursework or experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study. In addition to the above, candidate must possess program administration experience which included the management and delivery of one or more large, facility-based programs (i.e., Child Development Centers, Family Child Care, and/or School Age Care). This experience must have included:

1. Leadership experience; financial management; personnel management; curriculum development and implementation; conducting staff training; and evaluating program effectiveness and child development outcomes against applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
2. Must possess an in-depth working knowledge of national accreditation processes for early childhood or school age care programs, gained through leading a program through successful accreditation.
3. Must have demonstrated experience in implementing social - emotional pyramid model practices in early childhood programs.
4. Must have experience interpreting policy and writing operational guidance.
5. Demonstrated verbal communication and writing skills obtained through the development and delivery of formal presentations, briefings, info papers, etc. Experience working in CYS programs at the region/directorate or HQ level is preferred.

Education

All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Additional information

  • A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Telework is not guaranteed, however you may be eligible based on current agency policy.
  • Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, and other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

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