CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, NF-4 Job in Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

Vacancy No. 74973 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $69,808.99 to $75,920.00 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/22/2025 Close Date 10/29/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA


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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Clarification from the agency

Open to Public

Duties

HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE:
1.  Approximately 1-2 weeks after this job announcement is closed, interviews will be scheduled with the most qualified candidates.  
2.  Shortly after interviews candidates who are being considered for hire will be asked to provide contact information for work references that can verify candidate¿s role, responsibilities, and tenure.  Timeline is dependent on reference check responses usually this task takes 1 week.
3.  Once favorable reference checks have been completed, candidate will be officially offered a job that is contingent upon the successful completion of a medical screening, drug test, and background investigation.  NOTE: Current employees may be exempt from this step.
4.  Pre-employment medical screening, drug test, and background investigations will run concurrently.  This step usually takes 4 weeks but may take longer due to the government shutdown and holidays.   
5.  Anticipated Start Date: 6-8 weeks after job announcement closes.

This position assists the Child Development Center (CDC) Director in overseeing a developmentally appropriate child and youth program (CYP) as well as the management of the program and facilities. CYP provides appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from six weeks to 18 years. The incumbent is responsible for administration of the facility to include assisting the CDC Director with budgeting and financial management, personnel management, food service, facility operations, and compliance, among other tasks.

Serves as a first level supervisor for assigned staff and assists the CDC Director in the supervision of the day-to-day operation of the program/activity. The incumbent reports and works directly with the CDC Director with minimum supervision to accomplish 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.

Responsible for overall customer service standards, scheduling staff, financial accountability and accounting for on hand cash, waiting list procedures, child care enrollment procedures, room counts/attendance reports, and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reporting.

Recommends to the CDC Director innovation/policy changes or refining methods and techniques to be used in providing and continually improving the CYP.

In the absence of the CDC Director, the incumbent assumes responsibilities and performs duties and requirements of the position under higher level supervision with oversight.

The incumbent is expected to apply subject knowledge, ensure policy compliance, and use initiative and creativity in accomplishing plans, outcomes, goals, and objectives. The success of the CYP requires ongoing interpretation of program policies, professional development of CYP employees, and needs of children, youth, and parents. The work includes numerous and unrelated processes and procedures concerning the wide variety of activities in a CYP.

The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. The incumbent has knowledge of Federal, State and local laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect. The duties and responsibilities are grouped into categories. Assistant Director duties include, but are not limited to:

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Minimum of 18 months¿ experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development. Experience must demonstrate the ability to lead junior staff in the accomplishment of work.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in youth development, elementary or secondary education, family and consumer science (human development emphasis), special education, or other fields appropriate to the position.

OR
A combination of education and experience (e.g. courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) plus appropriate 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. 

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 physical, 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.

Must have the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.

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, sex, 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.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

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.

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:

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.

Agency contact information

MIRAMAR MCCS
Address
MIRAMAR MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER
SAN DIEGO, CA 921455294
USA

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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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