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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

CYS Programs Branch Chief, NF-05

Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$140K/yr - $161K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a CYS Programs Branch Chief to serve as a recognized Senior Authority/Subject Matter Expert for IMCOM G9 Child, Youth and School Services Programs. The role involves supervising program managers, ensuring compliance with policies, and advising on program quality and accountability.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as Branch Chief and recognized Senior Authority/Subject Matter Expert for IMCOM G9 Child, Youth and School (CYS) Services Programs to include Parent and Outreach Services, School- Liaison Services and Inspections

Serves as first-line supervisor of individual program managers. Plans and assigns work to subordinates, sets priorities, and establishes schedules for work completion. Provides a full range of supervisory functions to include performance management, employee recognition, dispute resolution, training and development, and team-building

Ensures Programs Branch conforms to all applicable DoD and Army policies and Federal Laws, and with the most current child and youth development theories, standards, and operational requirements for children/youth 4 weeks to 18 years. Communicates program's strategic key messages through written and visual mediums such as information and staff papers, slides, and reports

Serves as a principal advisor to the Chief, CYS Services Programs on initiatives to sustain and improve accountability for the CYS Services Program Quality, Affordability, and Availability. Functions as Project Officer for designated CYS Services initiatives. Establishes rapport and maintains relationships with national leaders working in the field of child and youth development. When required, represents the Director in child, school age, and youth actions requiring coordination

Monitors compliance with DoD certification requirements and status of national accreditation efforts Army-wide. Reviews financial and budget data relating to CYS field performance

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Child development knowledgeProgram administrationSupervisory experienceUSDA nutrition guidelinesTraining developmentCompliance evaluationTeam-buildingDispute resolutionEffective communication

Required

All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package

Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating

Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted

Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment

Meets Child Care Tier 1 qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position

Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check

One year probationary period may be required

A valid passport may be required for overseas travel

Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license

RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME

GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT

Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position

A bachelor's degree that included or was supplemented by a major course of study (at least 24 semester hours) in early childhood education/child development/youth development, family studies, elementary education, special education or a closely related field

Combination of education and experience as follows: Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study as indicated above, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described in the fields appropriate to the position

Progressive experience working in child development fields

Related experience must include at least one year performing duties at the next lower grade level as follows: Experience as a child and youth coordinator or administrator with oversight of comprehensive childcare operations, including a combination of early childhood, school age, and teen programs

Direct program administration and supervisory experience which included development and implementation of programs in two or more major program areas

The experience must have included senior-level positions directing operations in childcare/youth centers, or family childcare

Demonstrated experience implementing USDA nutrition guidelines for childcare operations

Experience coordinating with social services proponents and community organizations related to child and/or youth programs

Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and compliance with benchmark criteria and applicable policies and procedures

Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Possess demonstrated experience working with outside organizations such as the NAEYC, NAFCC, COA, CDA, Teachstone, McCormick Institute, Teaching Strategies, Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA) and 4-H programs

Knowledge of Inspection requirements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and baseline standards

Possess professional knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices of early childhood development and youth development encompassing infant through school-age, youth and teens and child and youth development theories, methodology, and practices

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.

Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.