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CYS School Liaison Transition Specialist NF-05

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
IMCOM Pacific at Fort Shafter, Hawaii (Island of Oahu)
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Summary

This position is located at IMCOM PACIFIC, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

Incentives and Bonuses

  • Incentives will not be paid.

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Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
11/20/2025 to 12/04/2025
Salary
$100,000 to - $117,000 per year

This position is entitled to 8.64% COLA (Island of Oahu), subject to change without notice.

Pay scale & grade
NF 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Shafter, HI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework" as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% 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 - This position is eligible for the NAF benefits and leave accrual.
Work schedule
Full-time - 40 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
O3NAFEW-25-12837846
Control number
850618800

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Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

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  • Serves as the program specialist and project officer on designated child and youth initiatives including School Liaison Services and school transitions within the CYS Youth Education Support Services (YESS) area of operation.
  • Program responsibilities include strategic planning, assessment and evaluation, personnel management guidance and budgeting for school liaison/transition support for mobile military children/youth.
  • Develops and revises policy directives, plans and operational materials for Army-wide implementation.
  • Provides technical assistance, policy interpretation and consultation through guidance materials, training events, process action teams, on-site visits, inspections and verbal and written communication.
  • Prepares information and staff papers for release to Army staff/higher headquarters and the field.
  • Develops contract specifications for program materials and services, and serves as government representative for contracts and grants.
  • Responsible for development and update of designated technical and procedural manuals and training courses/conference materials.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A health assessment is required.
  • This position requires travel, working indoors and outdoors, in environments that call for working interactively with children in youth in a variety of active settings.
  • 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.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

  • Successful completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study/substantial course work which directly relates to a CYS field: early childhood / elementary / secondary / special education, child / youth development, psychology. youth program administration or a closely related field.
OR
  • A combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 hours) appropriate to the position (see above), 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.
In addition, candidate must possess:
1. At least thirty-six (36) months working with school personnel, students and parents, i.e., School Liaison Officer, CYS Program Manager, educational or academic leader/counselor.
2. Knowledge of and program management experience with military lifestyle and MWR/CYS program functions.
3. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English for both small and large group presentations.
5. Experience in planning/conducting training and technical assistance.

*Resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the minimum qualification criteria above.


HIGHLY QUALIFIED CRITERIA
1. Experience working in DODEA system with CYS programs (School Age and/or Middle School)
2. Must have experience working with and Briefing Senior Leadership.

NOTE: Applicants who meet both minimum qualification criteria and highly qualified criteria will be referred to the selecting official for first consideration.


Education

Completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study/substantial course work which directly relates to a CYS field: early childhood / elementary / secondary / special education, child / youth development, psychology. youth program administration or a closely related field.


* If using education to qualify, your professional certificates and/or College or University transcripts are required to be uploaded at the time of application to verify qualifications and to receive consideration.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

  • This job is open to candidates WORLDWIDE
Manual Application Option
  • If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
  • Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00 pm HST on 12/04/2025 to ensure timely processing.
  • Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is AUTHORIZED based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials
  • This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
  • Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
Your Application :
  • After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Army PAY SETTING Rules/Requirements apply to this vacancy announcement.
  • Any individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who is not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual, will not be appointed.
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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 Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

  • Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
  • We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
  • If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:
  • NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)


Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

If you are claiming any of the above eligibilities, your supporting documentation must be received at the time of application.

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