Youth Program Specialist, NF-05 Job in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Vacancy No. NENAFCC2512721966 Department Army Installation Management Command
Salary $105,000.00 to $132,300.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/8/2025 Close Date 4/22/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Sam Houston, TX


Summary

It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

Duties

Serves as a Youth Program Specialist and recognized subject matter expert within HQ IMCOM G9, CYS Programs. Ensures youth programs conform to all applicable federal laws; DoD and Army policy and standards; and with the most current applicable industry practices.

Responsible for providing regulatory oversight to CYS programs serving youth 11-18 years. Develops training and assists Garrison youth programs to implement and integrate 4-H and Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) curricula. Assists Garrisons in implementing self-assessment tools such as the Army's Youth Program Environmental Rating Scale (YPERS).

Applies professional knowledge to review and implement DoD and Army youth program guidance through IMCOM Directorates (IDs) and Garrisons. Develops draft program materials and updates to operational guidance. Provides technical assistance, coordination, and maintenance of staff credentials, program planning, accreditation/certification, and communication initiatives. Recommends program changes based on trend analysis, research findings, and assessed needs. Works cooperatively with other CYS Services branches and staff to ensure general effectiveness and consistency with current youth development and educational philosophy, objectives of the program, and policies of the organization.

Coordinates ID and Army Teen Panels. Provides assistance to IDs and Garrisons to plan and execute Youth Leadership Forums (YLF) by ensuring program content is relevant and up-to-date. Facilitates teen group sessions during YLF and assists youth in preparation of briefings to senior leadership.

Develops contract specifications to include acquisition plans and statements of work for program materials and services. Serves as primary POC and contract representative for BGCA and other youth community outreach programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
  • Meet T1 qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
  • Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • One year probationary period may be required
  • A valid passport may be required for overseas travel
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.

1. A bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in special education, human development, elementary/secondary education, youth recreation, K-12 physical education, youth sports and fitness/kinesiology, youth recreation, or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child psychology, sociology of the family, developmental psychology, social work with youth/family emphasis); OR

2. Completion of 24 semester hours in coursework as indicated above, plus additional related coursework or experience that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a 4-year course of study. In addition to the above, candidate must possess program administration experience which included the management and delivery of large facility-based youth programs (i.e., Middle School/Teen Centers, and/or School Age Care facilities) or installation Family Child Care (FCC) Programs.

This experience must have included:
1. Leadership experience; financial management; personnel management; curriculum development and implementation; conducting staff training; and evaluating program effectiveness and youth development outcomes against applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
2. Must have experience in implementing 4-H and/or Boys and Girls Clubs of America curricula.
3. Must have experience interpreting policy and drafting operational guidance.
4. Demonstrated communication skills sufficient to provide formal written and verbal presentations to leaders at the general officer/SES level.

In addition to the above, highly-qualified candidates must also possess one of the following:
1. At least one year of experience as a CYS coordinator, CYS administrator (with responsibility for multiple programs), lead training specialist, youth training specialist, or program operations specialist.
2. Experience working in CYS programs at the region/directorate, major command, HQ, or equivalent level.
3. A master's degree or higher in a discipline indicated above

Education

All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Additional information

  • A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Telework is not guaranteed, however you may be eligible based on current agency policy.
  • Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, and other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume
  • Transcript


Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
  • Other Document not Listed
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.

The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.

Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened

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

Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2512721966. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.

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If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, including screen shots which clearly display the error and time it occurred. Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis under limited circumstances.

Agency contact information

Yvette Miller
Address
CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
US

Next steps

Referred applicants will be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring official for selection consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.


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