CYS Facility Director NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Detrick, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The CYS Facility Director is responsible for facility administration, including budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, special needs, and compliance. The director serves as a first-level supervisor, assigns work, conducts performance reviews, approves leave, and makes decisions on work and administrative issues raised by subordinate supervisors.

The director ensures implementation of a developmentally appropriate Child and Youth Services program that supports children’s and youths’ social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. The role provides program oversight and accountability for employee performance and child safety in accordance with Federal, DoD, Service, and local policies and standards. The director ensures regulatory compliance and that the program meets customer needs, and prepares and executes the center’s Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) budgets.

The position requires regular contact with children under age 18, favorably adjudicated background checks, required immunizations, pre-employment and subsequent physicals, and completion of required DoD and Service training. Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications must be maintained. The tour of duty may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and occasional indoor and outdoor field trips may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary or secondary education, home economics, special education, or another field appropriate to the position. Education must be directly related to the position; general education courses do not count toward the credit total.
• At least 24 months of experience working in group programs with children or youth.
• Demonstrated knowledge of theories and principles of child or youth development.
• At least 12 months of demonstrated experience managing an entire cycle of operation of a CYS facility, including budgeting, facility management, supply management, program development and implementation, curriculum oversight, hiring selections, training, and personnel supervision.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Must satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check and any required one-year probationary period.
• Must obtain required immunizations against communicable diseases, including influenza, and pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals.
• Must complete required DoD and Service training within specified timeframes, including orientation, initial and annual ongoing training, and required certifications.
• Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications.
• Must provide proof of education at the time of application.
• Resume must be two pages or less and clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of specialized leadership experience directly within an Army CYS School-Age Care (SAC) program is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer the facility, including budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, special needs, and compliance.
• Serve as a first-level supervisor for assigned staff.
• Assign work, conduct performance reviews, and approve leave.
• Make decisions on work and administrative issues presented by subordinate supervisors.
• Ensure implementation of a developmentally appropriate CYS program supporting children’s and youths’ social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Provide program oversight and accountability for employee performance and child safety in accordance with Federal, DoD, Service, and local policies and standards.
• Ensure the program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Prepare and execute the center’s APF and NAF budgets.

Benefits

• 100% childcare fee discount for the first child for CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• 25% childcare fee discount for the second and subsequent children for CYS employees working at least 15 hours per week.
• PCS costs may be authorized when a move is determined to be in the Government’s interest.
• Sunday premium pay and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
• 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 flexible employees may participate in the NAF 401(k) plan; some may also be eligible for health insurance.
• Professional development opportunities may include training, education, and certification programs.
• Employees may have access to on-base facilities, including fitness centers and libraries.

What This Job Offers

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