Summary

This position is located at the School Age Center.

This position will be with children from 6 - 12 years old.

This position is Mission and Weather Essential.

Selectees from vacancy announcements may be eligible to receive a $500.00 Recruitment Incentive! Please see the Additional Information section for more information.

This is an open continuous announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur.

This job is open to

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

Clarification from the agency

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.

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Duties

• Serves as a Child and Youth Program Assistant in a Child and Youth Services program and maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities that meet the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs for program participants based on the group and individual children and youth.
• Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults.
• Helps prepare, arrange, and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules and provides program options for children with special requirements.
• Maintains program participation data and complete daily report

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be at least 18 years old or a 17 year old dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• Meet Qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual (or transition) training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
• May be subject to varying and/or rotating shifts between the hours of 06:00 AM and 06:00 PM to include occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• For positions in Child Development Centers, possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.
• Incumbent is legally required to report all suspected incidents of child abuse/neglect.
• Individuals who have been trained will be required to administer medications prescribed by a physician to children/youth, perform CPR and first aid, and aid in providing a reasonable accommodation to children/youth with a special need.
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required. Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• The dual compensation guidelines DO NOT apply to this position. All GS and NAF employees whether fulltime or part time are eligible to apply for this position.

Qualifications

For Entry Level (CY-01):

1. At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Applicants that are 17 years old and a dependent of a Service member or Department of Defense Civilian Employee and are in pursuit of a high school degree are eligible based on verification of student status at the time of application.
2. Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02): Refer to our Applicant Information Kit.

Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level.

Education

At minimum a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.

Proof of education is required at the time of application.

All education documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.

In order to meet entry level requirement, you must upload a copy of your HS Diploma, HS Transcript (showing the completion date), GED certificate or proof of a college degree. To meet the requirements beyond entry level a college transcript showing course work, or certifications will be required to validate the higher graded qualifications.

Additional information in regard to the education requirement can be found in the Applicant Information Kit.

Additional information

*** As an added employee incentive, the Department of Defense (DoD) granted approval to extend temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding the purchase of tobacco or alcohol products) to CYS employees. This temporary approval expires 31 Dec 2024. Subject to approval annually. ***

Area of Consideration

• The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.

Proof of education is required at the time of application.

Initial Cut - Off Date:

• Tuesday, 07 May 2024 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every two weeks thereafter based on management's need to fill positions.

Incentives and bonuses and PCS Costs:

• Allowances and differentials will not be paid.
• Flex position selectees from vacancy announcements will be eligible to receive a $500.00 Recruitment Incentive after the completion of three (3) months of employment in the respective role.
• Regular Full Time and Regular Part Time selectees from vacancy announcements will be eligible to receive a $500.00 Recruitment Incentive that will be paid to the New Hire upon appointment.
• Eligibility for the above-mentioned cash award bonus and incentive bonus is applicable to newly hired/rehired individuals.
• Please note: Eligibility is defined as a newly hired employee who is either being hired for the first time, or one who is being reinstated/reemployed after a break of service of more than one (1) year.
• NOTE: Please refer to the West Point Child and Youth Services Recruitment Incentive Agreement for other applicable stipulations.

• Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Other:

• This is a Flexible position with no guaranteed work hours and NOT eligible for benefits.
• This is a Regular Part-Time position with a minimum work week of 20 hours and eligible for benefits.
• This is a Regular Full-Time position with a minimum work week of 40 hours and eligible for benefits.
• Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. To view the kit, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf
• For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please go here (https://www.armymwr.com/cys-careers/professions).
• Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.

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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.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• Spouse Employment Preference
• Involuntarily Separated from the Military
• Business Based Action
• Current/Former NAF Employee / Current Appropriated Employee
• Outside Applicant Veteran / Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Outside Applicant Non-Veteran

Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit, point of contact information is listed at the bottom of this announcement if applicants have any questions about these consideration groups or documents. Applicants are also welcome to reach out to confirm receipt of the required documents or information when submitting an application for this position.

Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible. By claiming the "Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)" or "Current APF Employee (CAE)" priority consideration eligibility, applicants are self-certifying that they may not be eligible for other priority considerations. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility. For additional information on what may be required to support the applicant's eligibility claim, please refer to our Applicant Information Kit URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf

CNE/FNE/CAE priority consideration must be clearly defined in order to grant the priority consideration.

We will need position title, series, grade, location and agency in order determine priority consideration.

To ensure we have enough information, we encourage you to submit a copy of your most recent personnel action.

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• Required Documents
  
  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.
  
  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  
  
  • HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
  • Resume
  
  
  PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
  
  ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS FOR PROOF OF EDUCATION ARE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, A GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) OR A COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT LISTING COURSES THAT WERE TAKEN. A HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT INDICATING A GRADUATION DATE IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE.
  
  All documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.
  
  To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
  • DA 3434 or equivalent
  • References or letters of recommendations
  • PCS Orders
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  
  
  
  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
  
  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
  
  Electronically: (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)12404985
  
  Manually: If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch
  
  Phone
  
  0000000000
  
  Email
  
  usarmy.apg.chra-hqs.mbx.naf-central-recruitment@army.mil
  
  Address
  
  BR-NAF-W6BMAA US ARMY GARRISON WEST POINT
  
  DO NOT MAIL
  
  West Point, NY 10996
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. We will also review your application to make sure that your resume supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applications will be sent in date order based on the application date. You will be notified when your rating is determined. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualification and/or experience, you may lose consideration for the position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors and omissions may affect your eligibility.
  
  We appreciate your interest in this position!
• 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
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
• Resume

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTS FOR PROOF OF EDUCATION ARE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, A GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA (GED) OR A COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT LISTING COURSES THAT WERE TAKEN. A HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT INDICATING A GRADUATION DATE IS ALSO ACCEPTABLE.

All documents must be in English or have a translated copy provided.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• HS Diploma/GED, College transcripts/Diploma, CDA, Proof of education Etc.
• DA 3434 or equivalent
• References or letters of recommendations
• PCS Orders
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Transcript

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

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

Electronically: (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)12404985

Manually: If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.

Agency contact information



CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch

Phone

0000000000

Email

usarmy.apg.chra-hqs.mbx.naf-central-recruitment@army.mil

Address

BR-NAF-W6BMAA US ARMY GARRISON WEST POINT

DO NOT MAIL

West Point, NY 10996

US

Next steps

After we receive your complete application package (including all required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. We will also review your application to make sure that your resume supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applications will be sent in date order based on the application date. You will be notified when your rating is determined. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualification and/or experience, you may lose consideration for the position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors and omissions may affect your eligibility.

We appreciate your interest in this position!

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
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request