Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
-Directs and provides oversight of work to be accomplished by staff comprised of CYP Management and Training staff, NF-1701-04 (GS-09 to GS-11 equivalent) and the School Liaison Officers, NF-1701-04 (GS-09 to GS-11 equivalent).
-Provides subordinate supervisors and staff with direction and determinations regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines. Establishes local performance standards and requirements for employees, contractors, and volunteers. Visits programs during all hours of operations on a regular basis. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
-Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff ensuring employees are respected, valued and free from harassment.

General duties comprise 75% of incumbent's time and include, but are not limited to:
Program Management
-Provides oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DoN), and local policies and standards.
-Initiates and maintains partnerships with both on- and off-installation local schools. Interfaces with local school board representatives to establish state run Pre-Kindergarten Programs or official CYP sponsored Pre-Kindergarten programs.
-Oversees CYP food service program to ensure compliance with applicable Navy and USDA food program policies and procedures to include proper meal components and food service/preparation and storage.
-Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of age-appropriate programs to all children through individual and group developmental and educational settings to stimulate and sustain social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of children.
-Ensures the development and implementation of the established curriculum.
-Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers and/or employees.
Program Operations
-Implements and monitors policies to include guidance, fee policies, program registration/enrollment, baseline standards and benchmarks, key management control and space utilization goals. Develops operational procedures to anticipate installation needs and trends and documents results.
-Coordinates with all installation Directors to ensure an installation Parent Participation Plan, including a Parent Information Board (PIB) that includes parents and representatives from respective applicable component areas such as CDC, FCC, SAC, and YP is implemented.
-Ensures inclusion accommodations are facilitated and implemented throughout CYP and facilitates a CYP Inclusion Action Team meeting as required for more complex needs. Acts to attain resources/implement policies to meet command objectives and IAT recommendations.
-Assumes duties of the Family Child Care (FCC) Director when assigned if the CYP has less than 10 Active and In Process FCC Providers.
Budgeting and Financial Management
-Compiles program statistical data for reports and data calls and keeps Command informed of trends, policy changes, program deficiencies and needs for the installation CYP.
Facility Operations Management
-Determines adequacy of facilities and identifies additional facility needs. Initiates work requests, coordinating and seeking approval for facility needs from routine maintenance to major renovation or construction.
-Oversees kitchen and food service operations to ensure safe handling processes and functioning equipment in accordance with fire, safety, and health standards.
Interactions and Relationships
-Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers and local installation command personnel.
-Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees.
Compliance
-Routinely inspects assets, to include vehicles and takes steps to ensure ongoing maintenance is scheduled and completed. Ensures compliance and adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoD, DON, and/or CNIC policy, regulations, and procedures and accreditation criteria. Implements recommendations or corrective actions to address discrepancies or findings from inspections or accreditation visits. Prepares responses to inspection reports. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies.
Additional Responsibilities
-Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy Programs and Child Protective Services.
-As needed, represents CYP in Installation Determination Committee investigations and Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth Multi-Disciplinary Team Assessments.

Other duties will be assigned.

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 successfully obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as needed.
• This position is subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing as a condition of employment. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.
• 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.

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 4 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth or combination of education and experience appropriate to the position.

Professional knowledge of the principles of child development and in designing and managing an exceptionally complex program that includes, but is not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.

Knowledge of DOD, DON, local and state child regulations, instructions and procedures pertaining to military child care.

Knowledge of Federal and State laws governing the detection and prevention of child abuse and/or neglect.

Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts. Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child development program.

Skill in program planning, organizing and coordinating to devise and carry out a variety of program components.

Skill in interpersonal communication and leadership skills to facilitate and organize a collaborative and cohesive installation CYP team.

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

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

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.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional vacancies for up to 60 additional days.

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements
• Proof of education: official transcripts only; diplomas and degree audits are not acceptable. Failure to provide official transcripts will result in an ineligibility rating.
• Proof of training: licensures and certifications are acceptable, must show your name, licensure/certification type, and expiration date (if applicable)
• 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.

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