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.

The early childhood education program is designed to promote children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth from 6 weeks to 5 years of age.

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, 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: Education: A Bachelor's degree (or higher 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 with your application.

OR Combination of education and experience: A combination of education and experience which includes 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, 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 with your application.

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 grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include Develop goals and/ or 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; evaluate an ongoing program of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution; determine requirements for program equipment and materials; maintains accountability and integrity of the financial records, including but not limited to; the USDA Food Program, patron funds collection, donations, state and local program related funds; advise staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters; support the agency's EEO program through allocation of personnel to participate in community outreach and recruitment programs, ensures full cooperation of employees with EEO office officials.

Addresses subordinates' concerns, whether perceived or real, and follows up with appropriate action to correct or eliminate tension in the workplace.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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:

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 goals and objectives that integrate organization and Child Development Center objectives.

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.