Clarification from the agency

Open to the public.

Major duties and responsibilities:

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).
• Plans, assigns, monitors, observes, and assesses ongoing staff work based on priorities, difficulty, complexity, and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Sets and adjusts short-term and long-term priorities.
• Ensures effective and efficient use of employees across the CYP, including the development and use of a singular staffing schedule when applicable. Ensures the hiring process, initiating timely recruitment and selection of staff required to fill vacancies. Recruits and hires qualified personnel using CYP Standardized Agency Position Descriptions.
• Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions. Supports
  and budgets for staff annual training requirements.
• 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. Observes and monitors staff performance. Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
• Provides clear guidance to employees, contractors, and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives.

• 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.
• Provides administration, operation and technical direction of the CYP, which may include CDCs, FCCs, SACs, YPs and CYES to facilitate the identification of childcare, recreational, and educational supports services and options for authorized patrons.
• Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, and objectives for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to accomplishments, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or respond to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
• 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.
• Serves on workgroups to review changes in policy or programming before implementation enterprise wide.

• 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.
• Develops, monitors, and analyzes applicable statistical data to track operating programs, evaluate their effectiveness and applicability to strategic goals, and plan improvements.
• 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 accommodation is 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.
• Ensures programs attain and maintain DoD certification and National Accreditation IAW Public Law.

• 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.
• Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds. Approves purchases of facility, program, and playground supplies, equipment and furnishings.

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 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.

• Mastery knowledge of the principles of child and youth development and in designing and managing exceptionally complex programs that includes, but are not limited to safety, security, disease prevention, employee training, developmentally appropriate activities, parent involvement, and facility management.
• Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and purchasing as it pertains to a child and youth program.
• Knowledge of facility design, functional use, and maintenance concepts; DoN, local and state child and youth regulations and procedures; and other regulations and instructions pertaining to military childcare and recreational services.
• Knowledge and support of the Navy's EEO program policies, goals and objectives.
• Skills in program planning, organizing and coordinating to devise and carry out a variety of program components.
• Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills to facilitate and organize a collaborative and cohesive installation CYP team.
• Knowledge of national accreditation and criteria.
• Skill in establishing positive working relationships with the teams and individuals, leading purposeful interactions, resolving conflict, and maintaining confidentiality for families and employers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and, adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure or on multiple tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English 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.

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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