Supervisory Youth Programs Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Fort Sam Houston, TX

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Provides an overall safe and healthy environment to stimulate and sustain the interest of youth; full oversight of organized educational, developmental and recreational programs for ages 3 to 18. Serves as the Youth Programs Director for a diversified child care, educational and recreational program at JBSA, which comprised of active and retired military family members and authorized DoD civilians, including contract personnel. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Prepares APF and NAF budget and analyzes and tracks financial statements, which include expenditures required to conduct the youth and teen programs. Directly supervises and administers fire, safety and healthy programs and facility management. Directs and provide oversight to all aspects of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint military and civilian community partnerships undertakings to ensure make maximum use of facilities, services, and other resources.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Must possess maturity and judgement and be capable of handling complex situations and emergencies related to the operation of a Youth Program
• Incumbent is subject to work on an uncommon tour of duty to meet program requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft when performing temporary duty (TDY)
• Requires the operation of personal or government vehicles
• A valid driver’s license is required
• May require physical dexterity and ability, heavy physical exertion and exposure to hazardous materials
• YP Directors must meet OPM qualification standards for the 1701 series
• Must complete all mandatory training IAW AFI 34-144, Air Force Child and Youth Programs
• This position has been identified as having “regular contact with children” requiring a State Criminal History Repository (SCHRC), National Agency Check Investigation (NACI), and local background checks to be completed
• A pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every three years, and specified immunization are required
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems
• Professional knowledge of youth development, education and recreation principles, concepts, methods and techniques to plan and direct a diversified Youth Program, including health and safety requirements and child abuse identification reporting and prevention methods
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, policies and practices governing the operation of youth programs, e.g, fire health, safety, facility requirement, food service regulations, design criteria, and equipment requirements
• Ability to evaluate and monitor compliance with afore mentioned requirements
• Knowledge of budget, financial, and resource management practices and procedures in relation to meeting program goals and objectives
• Skill in supervising a subordinate staff
• Knowledge of personnel policies, staffing practices, and ability to supervise and mentor staff at all levels of professional development
• Knowledge and ability to plan, conduct and supervise training for Youth Program staff in program related subject matter, as well as parent information program
• Skill in compiling and composing both quantitative and narrative reports for a variety of agencies based on analyzing data and circumstances
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, orally and in writing
• Skill in determining the qualifications and suitability of adults to work with youth

Nice To Haves

• A 4-year degree or equivalent from an accredited college in the field of child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to include education, social work and psychology in addition to nine credit hours in leadership, management and/or administration
• Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent Doctoral Degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level Graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position
• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%

Responsibilities

• Provides an overall safe and healthy environment to stimulate and sustain the interest of youth
• Full oversight of organized educational, developmental and recreational programs for ages 3 to 18
• Serves as the Youth Programs Director for a diversified child care, educational and recreational program
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities
• Prepares APF and NAF budget and analyzes and tracks financial statements
• Directly supervises and administers fire, safety and healthy programs and facility management
• Directs and provide oversight to all aspects of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint military and civilian community partnerships undertakings

Benefits

• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%.
• Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• 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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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