CYP Regional Child and Youth Program Manager Job in San Diego, CA

Vacancy No. 25-12723787 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $145,000.00 to $156,000.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/14/2025 Close Date 4/27/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
San Diego, CA


Summary

Primary functions of Regional Child and Youth Program (CYP) Manager are to monitor Navy-wide policies for Child Development Centers (CDC), Child Development Homes (CDH), School Age Care programs (SAC), Youth Programs (YP), Resource and Referral (R&R) programs; and Child and Youth Education Services; provide technical direction and guidance for the functional operation of such programs; and assess the Department of the Navy's (DoN) compliance with the Military Child Care Act (MCCA) of 1989.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to current CNIC employees only.

Duties

Program Management

  • Ensures the overall successful administration and operation of the CDC, CDH, SAC, YP, and R&R, and CYES programs for the region.
  • Responsible for technical assistance and program oversight to ensure quality of programs and services within the region
  • Assists commands in achieving and maintaining national accreditation. Assists command in achieving quality K-12 options.
  • Ensures the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for CYP staff and CDH providers to ensure the operation of developmentally appropriate programs and to provide opportunities for professional growth.
  • Ensures the implementation of a comprehensive child abuse and neglect recognition and prevention program.
  • Establishes and implements policies pertaining to the admittance of children with special needs to centers and/or homes, including handicapped children and children with chronic illness.
  • Develops and implements long and short range operational and facility plans.
  • Responsible for the completion and submittal of all regularly scheduled program reports and the development, execution and evaluation.
  • Studies needs and develops, adapts, and expands program activities to meet changes in program requirements and/or specific situations.

Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Develops and establishes the Region's CYP Non-appropriated fund (NAF) and Appropriated Fund (APF) budgets including CDC, CDH, SAC, YP and R&R budgets.
  • Analyzes financial data, reviews budgets, and submits reports and recommendations.
  • Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds.
  • Conducts on-going reviews of financial CYP overall financial status, analyzes and takes corrective action as necessary to ensure the financial soundness of the overall CYP, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Personnel Management
  • Provides for adequate staffing, effective training and appropriate supervision of all CY Programs in the Region.
  • Exercises direct supervision over Regional CYP Directors, Regional Resource and Referral Director, other regional CYP positions and indirectly a staff of professional, technical and skilled and unskilled employees.
  • Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all personnel actions and assures quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers.
  • Evaluates personnel performance, recommends appropriate personnel actions, and initiates disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Coordinates suspected child abuse reports in accordance with established policies and continues with follow up on all reports until closed by investigating agency.
  • Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision and communicates support of these policies to CYP employees.

Policies and Procedures
  • Responsible for maintenance, security, and safety of all records, reports, files and information for the region and ensures all applicable Navy assets and interests are protected.
  • Continuously evaluates management procedures and programs by analysis of financial plans and projections of the various services and activities, analysis of inspection reports, auditing and accounting inspections/visits and by personal visits to activities under the cognizance of Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) or other Department of Defense (DoD) components.

Communication
  • Represents Commander Naval Region (CNR) Program Manager at military and civilian community conferences or meetings at various locations in relation to regional child and youth programs and services.
  • Serves as liaison to local institutions, community and state colleges, State and Federal agencies, national organizations, departments, command and echelons of higher authority to obtain assistance and ensure maintenance of state of the art programs.
  • Serves as a member of the Regional Advisory Board (RAB). As a member of the RAB, responsible for communicating information between CNIC and the CY program directors within their region.
  • Maintains liaison and communications with other Fleet & Family Readiness Programs, regional headquarters, CNIC, and echelons of higher authority through informal correspondence and personal contact as an advisor on matters of child and youth nature.
  • Originates and/or reviews official and unofficial correspondence pertaining to the CDC, CDH, SAC, YP and R&R program and reviews and releases technical and administrative reports as required.

Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with fire, safety, sanitation and security regulations.
  • Responsible for coordinating and maintaining documentation of program inspections in accordance with cited regulations.
  • Ensures timely corrective action necessary to obtain and retain DoD Certification.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization, be free of all communicable diseases, and obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
  • Ability to complete required training certificates, and maintain certifications or credentials required by Federal, State, and/or national accreditation institutions used as part of DoD's Child and Youth Programs.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete all additional Child Care checks in accordance with PL 101-647 and DoDI 1402.05.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

Appropriate education and 3 years of specialized experience in professional management, financial management and administration.

Extensive knowledge of budgeting, financial management and planning and a working knowledge of project planning and initiation including knowledge of construction and special projects.

In-depth knowledge and background in child and youth development programs and services including principles, practices and techniques of early childhood and youth development.

Knowledge of facility design, functional use and maintenance concepts, and other regulations and instructions relative to military CDC, CDH, SAC, and Youth programming, in addition to R&R services.

Knowledge of EEO program and objectives.

Skill to lead and influence the actions of others in obtaining cooperation and assistance to accomplish the CYP mission.

Skill in program planning and projection, organizing, management, and administration to devise and carry out the variety of exceptionally complex program components and services in the Region.

Ability to supervise others, exercise sound business skills, and provide positive personnel management.

Ability to formulate management techniques or practices to accommodate unique or special problems or situations related to the CYP.

Ability to conduct comprehensive analysis of organizational structures, methods, and procedures.

Ability to negotiate agreements, settle disputes, obtain and maintain good relations, ensure bargaining in good faith is recognized and accepted by labor units.

Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

Education

4-year degree in field related to business management, school administration, leadership and management, early childhood management or communication AND a minimum of 3 years of professional management, financial management and administrative experience

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05.

Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) if claiming education consideration
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). Altered transcripts will not be accepted.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

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

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/27/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12723787

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

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DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to usn.ncr.cnicwashingtondc.mbx.naf-hrinquiries@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

Lora Sanders-VanNoy
Address
NAVBASE San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

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