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.
Program Directors must meet the qualification requirements outlined in the OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific Positions and the Individual Occupational Requirements for the General Education and Training Series, (1701).
In accordance with DoDI 6060.4, an incumbent must have one of the following:
A 4-year degree in a field related to youth programs, such as youth recreation, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, home economics with an emphasis in human development, youth development, psychology, or social work, or other degree appropriate to the position being filled AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth;
OR
A Master's degree in a related field of study as stated above
AND minimum of 1-year 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.
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 may be required to drive an automobile when visiting other CYP sites (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children to and from activities). The majority of the work will be done in the youth facility; however, the incumbent will be required to participate in field trips. Field trips include a wide variety of activities such as amusement parks, hiking, and canoeing.
The incumbent may work an uncommon tour of duty to include evenings and weekends to accommodate the youth program schedule.
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.