Supervisory Youth And Child Development Specialist- Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command • Hanscom AFB, MA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Child and Youth Services Flight activities assigned to the Force Support Squadron. Provides focus and direction for support services contributing to the mission readiness, resilience and well-being of the military force and family members.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
• This position has been designated as Key/Emergency Essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis, selectee must perform the Key/E-E duties until relieved
• This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. Requires the incumbent be removed from military recall status
• This position is a child care/youth services position and is subject to background checks in accordance with AFI 34-144, Child and Youth Programs as a condition of employment
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• At a minimum, meet qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1701 occupational series
• Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. or Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, 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 A above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
• Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in applying child development and behavioral science knowledge to direct child and youth programs in compliance with regulatory, fiscal, safety, and personnel policies. Experience also includes supervising subordinate managers and multidisciplinary workforces to plan work, set priorities, and schedule tasks while mentoring and appraising staff through subordinate supervisors; developing organizational goals; and building effective working relationships with base leaders, squadron commanders, other military services, and community partners. Experience also includes utilizing financial and resource management practices to analyze operations within available budgets and evaluating statistical data to track program effectiveness and drive strategic improvements. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• Professional knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to social or behavioral science and/or child and youth development.
• Knowledge of financial, budget, 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 effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Nice To Haves

• If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Child and Youth Services Flight objectives.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other base organizations, senior leadership, squadron commanders, and representatives from other military services.
• Establishes, defines, and implements requirements for child and youth services programs to ensure operations are in line with regulatory and fiscal requirements, support goals, and mission requirements.
• Develops, monitors, and analyzes applicable statistical data to track operating programs, evaluate their effectiveness and applicability to strategic goals, and plan improvements.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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