Supervisory Youth Programs Specialist-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

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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.

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.

OR 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.

Major Duties:

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.

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.

Represents Youth Programs with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Responsible for the financial operation of the Youth Programs, the facilities, grounds, equipment, health and safety. Ensures program meets established financial goals.