Supervisory Child And Youth Specialist

Air Mobility Command • Dover AFB, DE

1d

About The Position

The position exercises second-level supervisory and managerial authority over Child and Youth Services Flight activities assigned to the Force Support Squadron. It provides focus and direction for support services that contribute to the mission readiness, resilience, and well-being of military personnel and their family members.

The incumbent plans, organizes, and oversees Child and Youth Services Flight activities; supervises APF and NAF personnel; and directs and coordinates work through subordinate supervisors. The position represents the Force Support Squadron with installation and functional-area organizations, and establishes and implements program requirements to ensure operations comply with regulatory and fiscal requirements and support program and mission objectives.

This is a Mission Essential position whose Mission Critical Function must continue uninterrupted following an emergency and through full resumption of all functions. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. Extended or other-than-normal duty hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required, and the employee may be subject to recall. The position involves regular contact with children and requires background checks and an appropriate security clearance.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the GS-1701 basic education requirement: a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, with major study in education or a relevant subject-matter field; alternatively, qualifying education and experience may be combined. Transcripts must be submitted when using education to qualify.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-12, or equivalent, including professional knowledge of social or behavioral science and/or child and youth development.
• Knowledge of financial, budget, and resource-management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in organizing and using community resources within the program framework to support installation objectives.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-12 is required for GS-13. Time-in-grade rules apply to current GS employees and those who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• Obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Complete required child-contact background checks, including DD Form 2981, Installation Records Check, FBI fingerprint check, and Tier 1 State Criminal History Repository check; required checks are renewed every five years, with annual review of DD Form 2981.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work extended or other-than-normal hours, including evenings and weekends, and may be subject to recall.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the Child and Youth Services Flight.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities for APF and NAF personnel.
• Direct, coordinate, and oversee work through subordinate supervisors.
• Represent the Force Support Squadron with installation and functional-area organizations.
• Establish, define, and implement child and youth services program requirements to ensure operations meet regulatory and fiscal requirements, support goals, and mission requirements.
• Plan, organize, and direct organizational functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Benefits

• Eligible direct childcare employees may receive discounts under the stated policy: 100% for the first child and 25% for each additional child.
• Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel may be eligible for a 25% discount.
• Federal employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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