ASSISTANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR, NF-03/RFT, CHURA WARABI, CAMP COURTNEY Job in Camp Courtney Okinawa, Japan

Vacancy No. 70673 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $17.00 to $25.00 Grade 03 to 03
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/1/2024 Close Date 11/15/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Camp Courtney Okinawa, Japan


Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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Duties

NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR 
BUSINESS TITLE: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
JOB CODE: 090013 
JOB SERIES: 1701 
PAY LEVEL: NF-3                                                                                             FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

Introduction: 
The purpose of the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Child Development Center (CDC) Assistant Director position is to assist the CDC Director in overseeing a developmentally appropriate CDC program. A CDC Assistant Director is assigned to a CDC and the incumbent is expected to work with the CDC Director with minimum supervision toward the overall objectives of administering the program. Work is subject to review for adequacy of program accomplishments, effectiveness, and compatibility with other work, and compliance with requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 
Major duties and responsibilities of the CDC Assistant Director include program management, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, interactions and relationships, and compliance. These tasks are summarized below.

Program Management 
Directs, administers, and supervises overall operation of the designated CDC. Applies professional knowledge of child development principles to supervise facility based programming of quality, affordable, safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate childcare and preschool services for children of active duty Marines and DoD civilian personnel. 
Assists with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate CDC program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Assists in providing program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and local policies and standards.

Assists with development, implementation and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation. Assists with collection and maintenance of statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements and for the purpose of maximizing spaces and ensuring that resources accommodate the needs of command personnel. This may include hours of operation, transportation to schools attended by eligible patrons, and programming needs of the military community. 
Provides oversight for services that may include: part day preschool programming for selected days of the week, evening child care for selected days, and occasional hourly and supplemental child care. 
Participates in the CYP Inclusion Action Team meetings as required. Helps to coordinate staff training that includes reference to food and environmental allergies or physical disabilities, and policies and procedures on special needs accommodations. Maintains supporting documentation on special needs and ensures proper attention is provided for each child. 
Ensures maintenance of appropriate standards for facility condition, safety and sanitation. Submits work requests to maintenance as required. Recommends purchase of equipment and supplies to adequately maintain the facility and associated childcare programming.
Helps ensure required inspections are conducted by health, safety and fire officials. Monitors cleanliness, sanitation, health, fire and safety standards in the designated facilities, play areas, playgrounds and surrounding areas of responsibility. Ensures completion of a daily inspection checklist. Follows up on corrective action for identified deficiencies and prepares and forwards applicable responses and reports.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 
(1) A Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, family and consumer science (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other degree appropriate to the position from an accredited college AND 1 year of full time experience working with children and/or youth 
OR 
(2) A combination of education (at least 24 semester hours) and experience, or additional course work, that that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.

Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD Standardized Module Training, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain current food handlers, CPR and First Aid certifications. May be required to obtain a government driver's license. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.
 

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

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

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=70673&PostingSeq=1

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS. 

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315.

  • Applies to positions in grades NF-3 and below, and equivalent Craft & Trades and Child and Youth positions.
  • May be exercised once per permanent relocation (PCS), when appointed to a regular full or part time position.
  • Per DoDI 1400.25, volume 315, Enclosure 3, para 2.h.1, MSP eligibility terminates upon acceptance or refusal of an offer of a continuing position (part-time or full-time) in the federal service for which the spouse has registered for employment, whether or not preference was applied. 
  • Applicants hired into flexible positions (0-40 hours per week) or regular position with a time-limited appointment will not lose their spouse preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular full or part time position.  
  • The time period for MSP eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station, if accompanied, or at any time thereafter during the tour.

All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor's orders during the application process. 

Agency contact information

CAMP BUTLER MCCS
Address
CAMP BUTLER MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: NAF PERSONNEL OFFICER
FPO AP, 963735023
JPN
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Next steps

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.


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