Supervisory CYS Program Specialist (Inspections/Analysis), NF-05

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.

This job is open to

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

Duties

Serves as the first line supervisor and recognized Child and Youth Services (CYS) subject-matter expert within the Inspection and Analysis Branch, HQ Army Installation Management Command, G9 CYS Division. Works under the general supervision of the Inspection and Analysis Branch Chief.

Directs the implementation of policies, plans, standards, and procedures for analysis of inspections and other CYS programs Army-wide. Monitors compliance with Child Development Program/DoD certification requirements and operating procedures. May serve as an inspection team lead for Army Higher Headquarters Inspections (AHHI) conducting staff observations and evaluation of CYS program delivery.

Functions as project officer for analysis requirements. Reviews financial and budget data relating to CYS inspections, analysis of inspection pre-work, and coordinates closely with finance team to include providing financial management training. Serves as the principal advisor to the branch chief on procedures to sustain and improve the CYS Services benchmarks of Quality, Affordability, Availability and Accountability.

Approves 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 program analyses to validate trends and disseminates information for program improvement.

Plans and assigns work to subordinates, sets priorities, and establishes schedules for work completion. Provides a full range of supervisory functions to include performance management, employee recognition, dispute resolution, training and development, and team-building.

Ensures the Inspection and Analysis Branch conforms to all applicable DoD and Army policies, IMCOM G9 standards, laws, and with the most current applicable industry standards. May serve as a Contract Officer Representative.

Per DoDI 6060.02, DoD Component teams responsible for inspecting child development programs shall include staff possessing a baccalaureate degree in early childhood development, early childhood education (ECE), home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other degree appropriate to the position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position to include Child Care Tier 1
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• A valid passport may be required for overseas travel
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy including 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.

Per DoDI 6060.02, DoD Component teams responsible for inspecting child development programs shall include staff possessing a baccalaureate degree in early childhood development, early childhood education (ECE), home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other degree appropriate to 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/adolescent development, elementary or secondary education, youth development, or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child/adolescent 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 meeting one of the education requirements above, all candidates must possess progressive experience working in group child/youth programs which included at least one year experience performing duties equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level as follows:

1. Senior-level program administration and supervisory experience directing operations in center-based childcare, part-day preschool, and/or school age or youth programs.

2. Experience leading child and/or youth programs through successful national accreditation.

3. Experience as a team lead for child and youth program inspections which included identifying systemic issues, analyzing findings and trends, and ensuring compliance with benchmark criteria and applicable policies and procedures.

4. Experience analyzing financial and budget data related to child and youth program delivery.

5. Experience in creating and delivering formal written and verbal presentations (i.e., briefings, staff actions, formal info papers, etc.).

Experience working at a higher headquarters preferred. Also preferred is expert knowledge and competency in the Inspection Management System (IMS), ETMS2 Tasking, IMETS, and analyzing Child Youth Management System reports. Demonstrated ability to provide full range of supervisory functions to include performance management, employee recognition, dispute resolution, training and development, and team building.

Education

If you would like for your education to be considered for minimum qualification, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). 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 may be authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
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• 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.

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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.

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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• 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:
  
  
  • Resume
  
  
  Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.
  
  Additional documentation not required or identified in this vacancy may not be utilized in determining your qualifications. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all of the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents, responses, or information submitted by an applicant. All application requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and qualifying experience clearly documented in the resume. Please ensure your resume adequately describes your experience as it relates to this vacancy.
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference
  
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
  • Other Document not Listed
  • Other (3)
  • Other (4)
  • Other (5)
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript
  
  
  Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.
  
  The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.
  
  Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
  
  Classified or government sensitive information
  
  Social Security Number (SSN)
  
  Photos of yourself
  
  Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
  
  Encrypted and digitally signed documents
  
  Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
  
  
  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
  
  Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2412523859. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.
  
  It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they allow an acceptable amount of time prior to the close of a vacancy to create a USA Jobs account and complete the application process. All times displayed in this vacancy are based upon Eastern Standard Time (EST).If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, including screen shots which clearly display the error and time it occurred. Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis under limited circumstances.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Imane Ouaouzar
  
  Phone
  
  520-674-2120
  
  Email
  
  imane.ouaouzar.naf@army.mil
  
  Address
  
  CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ
  
  DO NOT MAIL
  
  Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Referred applicants will be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring official for selection consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Resume

Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.

Additional documentation not required or identified in this vacancy may not be utilized in determining your qualifications. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all of the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents, responses, or information submitted by an applicant. All application requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and qualifying experience clearly documented in the resume. Please ensure your resume adequately describes your experience as it relates to this vacancy.

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

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
• Other Document not Listed
• Other (3)
• Other (4)
• Other (5)
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.

The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.

Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:

Classified or government sensitive information

Social Security Number (SSN)

Photos of yourself

Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc

Encrypted and digitally signed documents

Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened


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

Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2412523859. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they allow an acceptable amount of time prior to the close of a vacancy to create a USA Jobs account and complete the application process. All times displayed in this vacancy are based upon Eastern Standard Time (EST).If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, including screen shots which clearly display the error and time it occurred. Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis under limited circumstances.

Agency contact information

Imane Ouaouzar

Phone

520-674-2120

Email

imane.ouaouzar.naf@army.mil

Address

CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ

DO NOT MAIL

Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

US

Next steps

Referred applicants will be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring official for selection consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.

Fair & Transparent

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

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