CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR

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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise supervisory and managerial authorities over a Child Development Center program by planning, organizing, coordinating, and overseeing the day-to-day operations.

(Cont) Conditions Of Employment Centrally managed position All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training series.

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, such as child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled.

NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, such as child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields 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 four-year course of study described above.

NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.

AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-2, equivalent in the Federal service which includes Develop goals and objectives that integrate organization and Child Development Center objectives; analyze 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; ensure 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; ensure program meets established financial goals; execute appropriated and non-appropriated funding budgets; advise staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.

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: 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.

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. Major Duties:

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, administers and evaluates an ongoing program of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution.

Responsible for the financial operation of the Child Development Program, the facilities, grounds, equipment, health and safety. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate staff and/or supervisors.