Child and Youth Program Assistant - Kirtland Air Force Base, United States - Department of the Air Force

Description

Summary

Position:
This position is located at Maxwell CDC

Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Childcare Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information)

Position will be Flexible or Regular Part Time. Flex guarantees 0 hrs/wk.

Regular Part time guarantees 20 hrs/wk & may be eligible for benefits such as Medical/Dental, Group Life, 401(k), AFNAF Retirement.

Pay will be set based on experience and education.


Target Level:
$20.46


Intermediate Level:
$19.30


Entry Level:
$18.21

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05/07/2024 to 05/20/2024

• Salary

$ $20.46 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

CY - 2

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Location

• Kirtland AFB, NM Few vacancies
• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Multiple Schedules

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

2

• Job family (Series)

1702 Education And Training Technician

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

248Y-FSYCW-413015

• Control number

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

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Duties

CHILD
AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ALL LEVELS):

The incumbent will serve as a Child and Youth Program Assistant (CYPA) in one or more child and youth programs and will be accountable for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth.

Provides care/supervision, oversight and accountability for program participants.

Assists in preparing age appropriate activities; supervises children and youth during indoor and outdoor activities, on field trips, outings and special events; arranges and serves snacks/meals.

Executes work in accordance with policies and regulations. May be required to transport children in government vehicles.

CHILD
AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL):
Coordinates and conducts activities for children and/or youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Implements program options for children and youth with special requirements. Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

CHILD
AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL):
Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting activities for program participants. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Implements daily schedules and activity plans to ensure age/stage appropriateness. Briefs staff, management, and parents on activities. Conducts inventory on equipment and supplies.

CHILD
AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL):
Performs simple routine tasks following step-by-step instructions. Assists in providing planned activities using prepared curriculum and program materials. Creates an environment which welcomes participant interest and promotes positive interactions. Generates a list of needed supplies and equipment. Attends to the physical needs of the children, as applicable.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
• This position requires the incumbent be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:
Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/20/2024

• Business Based Action
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

• Applicant MUST provide Resume
  AND High School Diploma or College Transcripts (failure to upload resume
  AND diploma/transcript will disqualify applicant from further consideration)

Qualifying Experience:

ALL LEVELS

Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification.

• Applicant MUST provide Resume
  AND High School Diploma or College Transcripts (failure to upload resume
  AND diploma/transcript will disqualify applicant from further consideration)

AND

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL):
Six months experience equivalent to the CY-02 level working in a group program for children or youth
AND Completion of applicable training modules;

OR

30 semester hours above the high school level which included at least 15 semester hours in early childhood education, youth development, or related fields.

• Applicant MUST provide Resume
  AND High School Diploma or College Transcripts (failure to upload resume
  AND diploma/transcript will disqualify applicant from further consideration)

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL):
Six months experience equivalent to the CY-01 level working in a group program for children or youth
AND Completion of 3 AF modules (or equivalent)
AND AF Orientation Training Program;

OR

15 semester hours above the high school level in early childhood education, youth development, or related field.

• Applicant MUST provide Resume
  AND High School Diploma or College Transcripts (failure to upload resume
  AND diploma/transcript will disqualify applicant from further consideration)

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL):
This is an entry level position; no previous experience required.

• Applicant MUST provide Resume
  AND High School Diploma or College Transcripts (failure to upload resume
  AND diploma/transcript will disqualify applicant from further consideration)

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

• Applicant MUST provide Resume
  AND High School Diploma or College Transcripts (failure to upload resume
  AND diploma/transcript will disqualify applicant from further consideration)

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

• Child Development Program will provide 100% child care fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct care staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom and flex employees who average 15 hours a week. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.
• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. This includes providing any supporting documents needed for verification.

* *Applicant MUST provide Resume
AND High School Diploma or College Transcripts (failure to upload resume
AND diploma/transcript will disqualify applicant from further consideration)

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to read, speak, and write English.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

• Applicant MUST provide Resume
  AND High School Diploma or College Transcripts (failure to upload resume
  AND diploma/transcript will disqualify applicant from further consideration)

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process.

If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,).

The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Diploma and/or Transcripts
• Resume
• Applicant MUST provide Resume
  AND High School Diploma or College Transcripts (failure to upload resume
  AND diploma/transcript will disqualify applicant from further consideration)

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• AF 2545
• Diploma and/or Transcripts
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE:

Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.

You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/20/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.

You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application.

Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

Agency contact information

Kirtland NAF HR Office

Email

377FSS.FSCN..AF.MIL

Address

Kirtland Child and Youth Services Flight

377 FSS/FSCN

1551 1st Street, Bldg 20350

Kirtland AFB, NM

US

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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

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Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,).

The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Diploma and/or Transcripts
• Resume
• Applicant MUST provide Resume
  AND High School Diploma or College Transcripts (failure to upload resume
  AND diploma/transcript will disqualify applicant from further consideration)

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• AF 2545
• Diploma and/or Transcripts
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE:

Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.

You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/20/2024 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application.

You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application.

Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated.

For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

Read more

Agency contact information

Kirtland NAF HR Office

Email

377FSS.FSCN..AF.MIL

Address

Kirtland Child and Youth Services Flight

377 FSS/FSCN

1551 1st Street, Bldg 20350

Kirtland AFB, NM

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Criminal history inquiries
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05/07/2024 to 05/20/2024

• Salary

$ $20.46 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

CY - 2

• Location
• Kirtland AFB, NM Few vacancies
• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Multiple Schedules

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

2

• Job family (Series)

1702 Education And Training Technician

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

248Y-FSYCW-413015

• Control number

This job originated on For the full announcement and to apply, visit Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at will be considered.