Assistant Child Development Center Director

Air Combat Command • Davis Monthan AFB, AZ

4d

About The Position

Serves as a first-level supervisor and assists the Child Development Center Director with day-to-day operations of a Child Development Center. The center provides specialized developmental childcare and instruction for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. The position assists with program administration and evaluation, staff supervision, budget and resource management, and administration of the USDA nutrition/food program. The work may involve occasional hours outside the normal duty schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as split shifts and occasional travel.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the OPM basic requirements for the GS-1701 General Education and Training series: a four-year degree in an appropriate child-related field, or an acceptable combination of education and experience. Transcripts must be submitted when qualifying through education.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, or qualifying doctoral-level graduate education, or an acceptable combination of graduate education and experience.
• Specialized experience or education must demonstrate relevant knowledge of child development, childcare laws and regulations, financial and resource management, USDA food program requirements, and center management, as well as relevant advising, assessment, auditing, and inspection skills.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11 consideration when TIG applies.
• Must be able to obtain Food Handler's, First Aid, and CPR certifications and complete additional training requirements.
• Must possess and maintain an appropriate valid driver's license; an annual driving record check is required.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination, periodic renewals at least every three years, and required immunizations.
• Must pass an FBI fingerprint check and State Criminal History Repository check due to regular contact with children.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing; the position is designated as a Testing Designated Position.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings, and may be required to work split shifts.
• Must be able to perform physical work including standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds, and helping arrange and maintain center and playground areas.
• Occasional travel is required; may travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• This is a key position and must not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization; the incumbent must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a Ready Reserve member.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Child Development Center Director in the daily operation of the center.
• Assist with administration and evaluation of ongoing individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation.
• Exercise supervisory and personnel management responsibilities.
• Assist in managing funds and resources, including developing annual NAF and APF budgets and submitting and prioritizing program component requirements.
• Assist the director in administering the USDA nutrition/food program.
• Educate, counsel, and advise childcare providers and parents; assess training and children's developmental needs.
• Conduct regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections; evaluate results, identify feasible improvements, and coordinate corrective action.

Benefits

• Eligible direct childcare employees may receive childcare discounts: 100% for the first child and 25% for each additional child; other assigned CYP and FCC personnel may receive a 25% discount.
• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level