Summary

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In this position you will assist military and civilian personnel in balancing the competing demands of the mission and family life by catering programs and services for eligible children and youth from birth through 18 years of age.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

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• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Responsible for assisting the director with the operation and supervision of the Child Development Center and Annex.
• Provides input for the preparation of appropriated and non-appropriated fund budgets and maintains financial goals.
• Ensures a safe, healthy, comfortable environment exists in the Child Development Center and ensure security and maintenance is monitored.
• Performs public relations duties in support of the Child Development Center.
• Evaluates work performance of subordinates.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
• Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical. May require standing, bending, and lifting children whose weights range from approximately 10-40 pounds. A physical exam (including a chest x-ray or a tine test) is mandatory before placement.
• This position has a positive education requirement. Education in a field appropriate to the position is required.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children".
• IAW Public Law 101-647Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, a FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository(SCHR) check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• This position is a child care/youth services position and is subject to background checks in accordance with AFI 34-144, Child and Youth Programs as a condition of employment.
• May be subject to work other than normal duty hours to meet program requirements, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• The completion of additional training requirements including CPR, First Aid and Rescue Breathing. Training may be conducted during weekend evening hours. Works an uncommon tour of duty hours to include weekends and evenings.
• May be required to travel on military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty (TDY) assignments.
• Mission Essential Position
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

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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: General Education and Training Series 1701 (opm.gov)

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 be filled. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR

A combination of education and experience which includes 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 in A above.

Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

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 broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-4 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include specialized experience, which must have been in group child care or other work that demonstrated the ability to manage the operation of a child care center, select, train, and supervise child care and preschool employees, family child care providers, or other care-giving adults, develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs, work with individuals and groups to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children.

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. Knowledge of child development theory, methodology and practices relating to physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.

2. Knowledge of child care regulatory requirements, policies, and practices and the ability to supervise and implement sound personnel policies, practices, and procedures.

3. Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child development program assistants, child development program technicians, and parents through assessment of training needs.

4. Skill in determining the qualifications and suitability of child development program assistants and child development program technicians.

5. Skill in compiling and composing both quantitative and narrative reports for a variety of agencies based on analyzing data and circumstances.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

7. Ability to supervise and implement sound personnel policies, practices, and procedures.

Additional Qualification/Experience

• 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 both orally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise and implement sound personnel policies, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of child development theory, methodology and practices relating to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
• Knowledge of childcare regulatory requirements, policies, and practices and the ability to supervise and implement sound personnel policies, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child development program assistants, child development program technicians, and parents through assessment of training needs.
• Skill in determining the qualifications and suitability of child development program assistants and child development program technicians.

Additional information

NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.

Full-time Air Force Civilian Service employees enjoy the below benefits, and more!

• Paid Time-Off:
  
  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
• Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
• Retirement:
  
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
• Flexible work schedules and shift work may be available (depends on position)
• Employee assistance Programs
• Health and Wellness resources
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
• Many career enhancement and promotion opportunities

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

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  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
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  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).
  
  To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."
  
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  Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  Air Force Test Center Recruitment
  
  Email
  
  AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  EHA DHA
  
  550 C Street West
  
  JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
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• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Click APPLY NOW to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information



Air Force Test Center Recruitment

Email

AFTC.Enterprise.Recruiting@us.af.mil

Address

EHA DHA

550 C Street West

JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150

US

Next steps

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request