Army Installation Management Command

Lead and coordinate inspections of Child and Youth Services programs, evaluate compliance, report findings, and provide technical assistance to Army installations. | Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in child/youth related fields plus progressive experience in comprehensive CYS program administration, funding oversight, personnel and financial management, and strong communication skills. | 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 Help Serves as Installation Management Command, Child and Youth Services, Army Higher Headquarters Inspection (AHHI) Team Lead for the CYS inspections Program. Coordinates with HQ Department of the Army and Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management to identify team composition, duties, documentation, logistics, and schedule for each inspection. Utilizes child and youth development subject-matter expertise in conducting observations and evaluation of CYS program delivery. Places inspection emphasis on Office of the Secretary of Defense and HQDA designated annual "areas for special focus," such as Child and Youth Personnel Pay Program implementation and compliance with metrics and benchmarks. Uses Army standardized inspection materials and written protocols. Acts as liaison among team members, installation CYS staff, and installation chain of command. Resolves on-site inspection issues, consolidates inspection findings, and mediates program conflicts with individual compliance areas. Acts as final authority for out-briefed findings to commanders and/or designees on AHHI inspection results. Compiles inspection reports and monitors all corrective actions. Provides on-site compliance clarification and verbal and written communication follow-up to ensure compliance. Provides written reports and recommends certification to HQDA and DoD as prescribed. Monitors changing CYS missions, program needs, and research findings. Identifies and extracts results of studies, reports, research projects, and financial data related to program and policy issues to support management decisions and recommend program changes. Develops databases and reference materials on pertinent data needed to manage IMCOM CYS inspection program. Analyzes and evaluates overall services and policies to determine resources, operational effectiveness, and systemic issues related to installation CYS programs. Manages CYS reporting requirements, pilot site data, and financial and budget documents. Briefs leadership on findings, trends, common problems, and recommended solutions based on trend analysis, research findings, and assessed program and staff needs. Informs supervisor of installations with major deficiencies requiring intervention. Performs general staff and administrative duties in response to field and Army leadership. Provides technical assistance, policy interpretation and consultation through guidance materials, training workshops, on-site visits, and written/verbal communication to the installation, IMCOM Directorates, and higher Army DoD echelons. Serves as technical expert for designated CYS program operational initiatives. Requirements Help 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 RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). 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. Education must have been directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). Basic Education Requirement: 1. A bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in special education, early childhood education, child/adolescent development, elementary or secondary education, youth development, or other closely related field such as psychology/sociology or social work (must include 24 semester hours in child/adolescent psychology, sociology of the family, developmental psychology, social work with child/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 meeting one of the education requirements above, all candidates must possess progressive experience working in group child/youth programs which included at least one year experience performing duties equivalent in scope and complexity to the next lower grade level as follows: 1. Comprehensive program administration experience which included the delivery of multiple CYS programming areas (i.e., child development, school age, youth services, community outreach, special needs, etc.). 2. Demonstrated knowledge APF and NAF funding and oversight relationship to CYS programs. 3. Experience working with regulatory, personnel, funding, and budgeting proponents. 4. Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and financial programs. 5. Comprehensive verbal communication and analytical writing skills obtained through the development and delivery of formal presentations, briefings, info papers, etc. 6. Demonstrated ability in standard office software such as word processing, graphics presentations, and spreadsheets. All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks. All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit. 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. • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. • 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. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, or other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need. • Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Discover Your Path to Success! • Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out. • Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared. • Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below. 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Assist in planning, oversight, and implementation of Parent Central Services including recruitment, enrollment management, parent involvement programs, and adherence to policies. | Requires at least 24 months working with child and/or youth programs, relevant education in child development or related fields, ability to communicate effectively, physical ability to perform childcare duties, and background checks. | Summary This position is located at MWR Parent & Outreach Services Fort Huachuca, AZ. • *Offering 100% discount on first child and no less than 25% discount for the second and subsequent children.*** This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Duties Help • Serves as the Assistant Director for the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Parent and Outreach Services program by assisting in the planning, oversight and implementation of Parent Central Services. • Assists with the recruitment and hiring of qualified personnel utilizing Army Standard Position Descriptions. • Utilizes and monitors the Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) database to collect and ensures CYS Services information on patron, patron fees, enrollment, waiting list, funding requirements and program activities are current and accurate. • Implements an active program encouraging parent involvement, and providing parent education opportunities. • As a team member, helps implement procedures in assigned areas including fee policies, waiting list and child placement procedures, and registration/enrollment. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. • Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position. • Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations. • A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable). • Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required. • May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends. • Travel to and off post locations required. • The physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend stoop and stand on a routine basis. • Duties may involve working indoors and outdoors. • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required. • The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained. Qualifications Successful completion of an undergraduate Degree that included or was supplemented by major study (at least 24 semester hours) in fieldwork, which directly relates to CYS Services such as early childhood/elementary/secondary/special education, child/youth development, psychology, youth program administration, or closely related field. OR A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in a subject matter field (24 semester hours) appropriate to position (see above), plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normal acquired through the successful completion of the 4 year course of study described above. In addition, ALL candidate must possess: 1. At least 24 months working with child and/or youth programs. 2. Experience in child and your program administration. 3. The ability to plan and organize problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.5. The physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working indoors and outdoors. Education Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total. Please provide relevant U.S. accredited college/university transcripts to support your eligibility for the position. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. Transcripts must reflect the name of the school as well as the name of the applicant. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional information Area of Consideration The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is local commuting area of Fort Huachuca. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Proof of education is required at the time of application. Manual Application • If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. PCS Costs • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials • This is a pay-banded position. • Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). • Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses • Incentives and bonuses will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differential will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Other: • This is a Regular Full-Time position (40 hours) with eligibility to participate in the NAF Employee Benefits Plan. • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. • This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires. • Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf • Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: • Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below. Review our benefits