CDC Director TEMP FT NTE 1 YR 6771

Coast Guard Exchange•Kodiak, AK

7d•$0 - $84,439•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the director of the U.S. Coast Guard Child Development (CDC) at Base Kodiak and functions as the focal point for the child development services and family childcare programs. Services may include infant care, toddler care, preschool programs, after-school care, hourly care and oversite of the in-home family childcare program. The CDC Director works under local administrative supervision (GS12 or O6) and under the technical program policy and guidance provided by the Coast Guard Headquarters Health, Safety, and Work Life (HSWL) program manager. The CDC at Base Kodiak is considered a large Coast Guard CDC program with over 100 children enrolled and 28 staff members in support of the program. In this position, management is complicated by the need to comply with all applicable Federal, State, accreditation agency, and Local regulations including the number of children enrolled; interaction with local union representation and Master Labor Agreement and the use of multiple funding sources with differing regulatory requirements. The responsibility and critical nature of maintaining the health and safety of children and responding to emergencies adds to the complexity of the position. The success of the CDC requires ongoing interpretation of program developments, children’s and parents’ needs, a wide range of decisions regarding program planning, and considerable innovation in developing or refining methods and techniques to be used in providing continually improving child development services. This must be accomplished within financial and physical constraint. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older to apply.
Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education or a combination of education and experience --courses equivalent to a major in education plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in above.
Experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting; facility management; supply management; program development; implementation; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; and curriculum oversight.
Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required.
A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile is required.
Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis.
Ability to satisfactorily complete Tier 1 background investigation, to include state checks, upon hiring and renew every 5 years.
Ability to satisfactorily pass the Civilian Medical Clearance Examination that is performed at preplacement and then every two years for every childcare position type.
Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378.
Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position.
Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.

Nice To Haves

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

Responsibilities

Serves as the director of the U.S. Coast Guard Child Development (CDC) at Base Kodiak.
Functions as the focal point for the child development services and family childcare programs.
Oversees services that may include infant care, toddler care, preschool programs, after-school care, hourly care and oversight of the in-home family childcare program.
Works under local administrative supervision and under the technical program policy and guidance provided by the Coast Guard Headquarters Health, Safety, and Work Life (HSWL) program manager.
Manages the CDC program, complying with Federal, State, accreditation agency, and Local regulations.
Interacts with local union representation and Master Labor Agreement.
Manages multiple funding sources with differing regulatory requirements.
Maintains the health and safety of children and responds to emergencies.
Interprets program developments and children’s and parents’ needs.
Makes decisions regarding program planning.
Develops or refines methods and techniques for providing continually improving child development services within financial and physical constraints.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$2,000 Hiring Bonus
Hiring Bonus to be paid after the following days of employment. Employees who have met time in service and are in good standing will receive the following incentives: $1,000 upon hire, $500 at 6 months of service, and $500 at 12 months of service.
Paid Annual and Sick Leave
Holiday Pay
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
Pension Plan
401k Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Paid Parental Leave