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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise supervisory and managerial authorities over Youth Programs and provide comprehensive, professional youth program consisting of a balance of well-rounded positive experiences for youth 5-18 years of age. The focus is on three components: Youth Activities, Youth Sports and School-Age Care programs as defined in AFI 34-144.

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Duties

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1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
2. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Youth Center, ensuring that all Youth Programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
3. Represents Youth Programs with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
4. Responsible for the financial operation of the Youth Programs, the facilities, grounds, equipment, health and safety.
5. Ensures program meets established financial goals.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This position may require travel
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• This position is a childcare/youth services position subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law (PL) 101-647
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certification
• Works uncommon tour of duty to include weekends and evenings. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis
• Pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every three years and specified immunizations are required. lAW AFI 34-801
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess and be able to maintain an appropriate, valid driver's license. An annual driving record check is required
• Must complete additional training requirements as specified by program guidance and Flight Chief. Training may be conducted during weekend and evening hours
• Physical exertion required such as climbing steps and lifting up to 25 pounds

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :

Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in applying the professional knowledge of youth and teen development principles, practices, and techniques across various developmental stages. This includes planning, organizing, and directing youth program functions, as well as mentoring, motivating, and appraising staff. Experience also covers financial, budget, and resource management in accordance with Air Force policies. This is coupled with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to promote programs, train staff, and resolve problems.

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.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

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 4-year course of study.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Professional knowledge of youth development and school age principles practices, philosophy and techniques, including health and safety requirements and child abuse identification reporting and prevention methods.
• Professional knowledge of the significant physical, emotional, social, creative, and cognitive needs of youth and teens typically present at each developmental stage and within different program environments.
• Knowledge of Air Force policies and procedures and their implications on youth development.
• Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to promote and report on the program, train staff, resolve problems, and answer questions related to the developmental processes.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY ? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-02 equivalent to a GS-05 to GS-11.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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.

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Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Work at office, Trial period, Relocation package, Afternoon shift

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