Summary Information regarding opportunities , how to submit your resume and your contact information is located on the Air Force Civilian Careers site www.AFciviliancareers.com In this position you will exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over a Child Development Center program by planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing the day-to-day operations. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of a Child Development Center, ensuring the programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Child Development Center objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies Public Law, DOD, USAF, and MAJCOM regulations, directives, manuals, and operating instructions pertinent to the administration and operation of the Child Development Program. Plans work for accomplishment by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Develops, administers and evaluates an ongoing program of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution. Provides oversight in the care of full day, part day, and specialized settings Ensures cognitive, physical, and emotional growth of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years or those with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and function on an age comparable to those previously stated. Exercises 2nd level (or higher) technical and administrative supervisory personnel management responsibilities for 25% or more during duty time. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinate supervisors/leads on both work and administrative matters. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Responsible for administration and disbursement, (within the established system), of the annual NAF and APF budgets, to include salaries, contracts, purchasing, travel, training, contracted services, capital expenditures, etc. Responsible for the financial operation of the Child Development Program, the facilities, grounds, equipment, health and safety. Ensures program meets established financial goals. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management positions located here SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience in managing a large, complex child development program offering a wide range of services, in a variety of settings. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management. 2. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing child care to include regulatory requirements, policies, and practices. 3. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. 4. Skill in educating, counseling, and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs. 5. Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives. 6. Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Education General Education and Training Series 1701 Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements for 1701: 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. Additional Information Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits: Paid Time Off: 11 Federal Holidays off per year Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year 13 sick days per year (104 hours) Retirement: Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching Health & Wellness: Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family Flexible Spending Account Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance Work/Life Balance: Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position) Career Development: Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities Career enhancement and promotion opportunities To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold\_v5\_. 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We recognize diversity encompasses many parts of one's identity including but not limited to race, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability status, and veteran status. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees' points of view are key to our success. 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. For more information, click here.