Summary
This position is located at the Regional Child and Youth Program (CYP) Office, Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR), Joint Region Marianas (JRM), Guam. The mission of JRM WFR is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.
***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.***
Duties
Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.
Program Operations/Management. Ensures the overall successful administration and operation of the FCC for the region. Responsible for technical assistance and program oversight to ensure quality of FCC programs and services within the region. Ensures implementation of developmentally appropriate programs and curriculum based on NAFCC. Ensures the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for FCC providers. 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 FCC. Continually oversees and evaluates the FCC system. Develops, adapts, and expands FCC program activities to meet changes in program requirements and/or specific situations. Maintains liaison and communications with installation personnel, regional headquarters, Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) and echelons of higher authority through informal correspondence and personal contact as an advisor on issues related to child and youth programming. Establishes and participates on the Quality Review Board (QRB).
Budgeting and Financial Management. Implements region-wide policies and procedures regarding fees, FCC subsidies, FCC incentives, and contracts with parents. Responsible for gathering market rate data across the region. Reviews, researches and suggests subsidy rates to the Commanding Officer for approval. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
Personnel Management. Exercises direct supervision over FCC Monitors across the region. Ensures proper and timely initiation and implementation of all FCC personnel actions region-wide, and assures quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees. Evaluates personnel performance, recommends appropriate personnel actions, and initiates disciplinary action as necessary. Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and supervision and communicates support of these policies to subordinates. Coordinates suspected child abuse reports in accordance with established policies and continues with follow up on all reports until closed by investigating agency. Works collaboratively with the Training Specialist to identify training needs of employees and providers, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training. Ensures training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the employee and provider's pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or college-level classes.
Program Operations. Formulates and monitors the consistent application of policies concerning the administration and management of the Regional FCC. Coordinates the development of Region-wide FCC standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs. 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 CNIC or other Department of Defense (DoD) components. Performs public relations duties to promote and support the FCC program and implements an aggressive marketing plan to address installation child care demand.
Compliance. Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and FCC providers, and the safety of children in accordance with DoD, DoN, and local policies and standards. Ensures compliance with, and is assessed by adherence to the standards and criteria developed by the DoN, DoD, and the MCCA. Oversees action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits
Additional Responsibilities. Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, 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. 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 ( http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/). Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. 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.
A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Home Economics (early childhood emphasis) or related field of study AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth; OR A Master's degree in the related field of study AND minimum of 1 year professional experience working with children; 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 AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.
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.
The incumbent may be required to do considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and/or be able lift and carry up to 40 pounds. The incumbent is required to drive an automobile in order to visit FCCs and other CYP sites. The work of this position will be performed in an office setting or in various FCCs.
Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD's Child and Youth Programs.
Education
*SEE QUALIFICATIONS
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Any experience, education, or other qualification presented on your application and/or resume is subject to evaluation and verification. Submissions are reviewed to determine if applicants meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements and to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirements. Best qualified applicants are referred to the hiring manager in accordance with Military Spouse and Veteran Preference policies where applicable. If your application and/or resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews, which may also be subject to evaluation and verification.
Required Documents
A resume must be provided. It must include relevant work experience, start/end dates stated in month/year, # of hours worked per week, detailed description of duties, salary, applicable education (provide official transcripts), and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry. Your resume is the main resource used to assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to this position. You should be clear and specific when describing your work experience as it relates to this position.
For current or previous Federal employees, please attach a copy of your most recent personnel action or SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.
Please provide a copy of your official college transcript(s) which support those qualifications for which you wish to have considered.
Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education, personnel action or SF50, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission.
Military retirees, please submit your statement of service.
Documentation submitted for other/previous vacancies is not considered as part of this submission.
All resumes and documents required to prove eligibility MUST be submitted by the closing date on the announcement in order to be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure accuracy and completion of requirements upon submission. Failure to provide such documentation may prevent applicants from receiving full consideration for the position.
APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure you complete and submit ALL required documents to claim preference at the time of resume submission. All forms to claim preference can be downloaded via our website at http://www.militarymwrguam.com/jobs.
WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate. To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.
2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to Guam. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions. To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Complete and Submit MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) CLAIM FORM. Form may be downloaded from: Download MSP Form; AND
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to Guam.
***If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS to Guam.
3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Complete and Submit VETERAN'S PREFERENCE WORKSHEET. Form may be downloaded from: Download Vet Preference Form; AND
-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy)
To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Complete and submit completed SF-15, APPLICATION FOR 10-POINT VETERAN PREFERENCE. Form may be downloaded from: Download SF-15 Form; AND
-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.).
Failure to provide all of the required information and/or documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating/preference or may affect the overall rating/preference.
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 10/03/2024 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/12553911
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.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status.
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.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Applicants may be contacted for an interview within 2-8 weeks of the announcement closing date.
Times may vary during the process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note, that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status.
We reserve the right to close this position without further announcement.
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