CYS Coordinator NF-05

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Meade, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The CYS Coordinator position is located at Fort Meade, Maryland. The coordinator provides program oversight and accountability for staff performance and the safety and well-being of children and youth in accordance with Department of Defense, Army, and local policies and standards. The role recruits and hires qualified personnel, supervises CYS program administrators and other staff, and coordinates program funds and resources, including development of the installation CYS annual budget. The coordinator also maintains parental involvement and education opportunities, serves as the installation subject matter expert on child and youth services, and prepares reports, surveys, and briefings for command and installation. The position supports Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action objectives.

The job requires travel to on- and off-post locations and work both indoors and outdoors. The employee must be willing and able to work Monday through Friday, with some weekends and evenings based on mission requirements. A current health assessment, required immunizations, background checks, training, and other employment eligibility requirements apply.

Employees working at least 15 hours per week receive a 100% childcare fee discount for their first child and a 25% discount for second and subsequent children. Incentives will not be paid. Permanent Change of Station costs may be authorized when a move is determined to be in the Government's interest.

Requirements

• Complete an undergraduate degree that includes or is supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of major study in an appropriate field, such as child development, early childhood education, home economics with an early childhood emphasis, or elementary education; or have equivalent coursework and appropriate experience meeting the stated education combination.
• Have 24 months of professional experience managing at least two CYS programs, including one year of responsibility for a center-based child or youth program facility, at a level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower level.
• Have experience working with regulatory, personnel, funding, and budgeting proponents.
• Have knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and the APF and NAF funding and oversight relationship to CYS programs.
• Be able to plan and organize work, analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
• Have comprehensive oral communication and analytical writing skills, and be able to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.
• Provide proof of education at the time of application; education must be directly related to the position, and general education courses do not count toward the credit total.
• Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements; complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and required pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Successfully complete and maintain Crime Control Act requirements and satisfactorily complete required training.
• Maintain a current health assessment documenting good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy, including annual influenza vaccinations.
• Have direct deposit and a Social Security card.
• Be willing and able to travel to on- and off-post locations and work indoors and outdoors, Monday through Friday, with some weekends and evenings based on mission requirements.
• Submit a resume of two pages or less that clearly demonstrates relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a Department of War CYS Coordinator, CYS Program Operations Specialist, or CYS Administrator.
• Experience with a large Garrison CYS program with 200 or more staff.
• Knowledge of the NAF funding process.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and accountability for staff performance and the safety and well-being of children and youth in accordance with DoD, Army, and local policies and standards.
• Recruit and hire qualified personnel using Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions.
• Supervise program administrators and/or directors/managers, CYS Specialists, CYS Trainers, and other staff assigned directly to CYS.
• Coordinate management of funds and resources, including developing the annual installation CYS program budget and submitting and prioritizing program component requirements.
• Establish and maintain an active parental involvement program, provide parent education opportunities, and encourage parent observation and participation.
• Serve as the subject matter expert on installation child and youth services issues.
• Prepare reports, surveys, and briefings for command and installation on CYS matters.
• Support EEO and AA objectives.

Benefits

• 100% childcare fee discount for the first child for CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• 25% childcare fee discount for second and subsequent children for CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for health and life insurance, 401(k) and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays.
• NAF employees may have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs.
• Army NAF employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.
• NAF flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• PCS costs may be authorized if a move is determined to be in the Government's interest.

What This Job Offers

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