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Supervisory Youth Programs Specialist

Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide | Kadena Air Base, Japan

Posted Date 12/22/2023
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The primary purpose of this position is: To exercise supervisory and managerial authorities over the Installation Youth Programs and provide a 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.Appointments are on a time-limited basis, Temporary or Term. Initial Term appointments will not exceed 2 years with the ability to extend for two additional terms (not to exceed 2 years for each extension) NTE a total of 6 years.

Spouses must accompany sponsor on PCS orders, be in the local commuting area, and currently reside with the sponsor. This authority allows military spouses to be hired for positions on a temporary basis, while maintaining their military spouse preference entitlements to seek permanent job opportunities. See common vacancies at the following locations: MILDENHALL UNITED KINGDOM; RAMSTEIN AB, GERMANY; SPANGDAHLEM AB, GERMANY; AVIANO AB, ITALY; INCIRLIK AB, TURKEY; YOKOTA AB, JAPAN; KADENA AB, JAPAN; MISAWA, JAPAN, KUNSAN, KOREA, OSAN AB, KOREA; LAJES FIELD, PORTUGUL and ANDERSEN AFB, GUAM

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, Group Coverage Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions.


BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Basic Requirements:
  1. Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
or
  1. Combination of education and experience -- 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 the 4-year course of study described in A above.
AND

GS-09: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.
OR
EDUCATION: I meet the basic education requirements for the GS-1701-07 and I have two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

GS-10: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.
OR
EDUCATION: I meet the basic education requirements for the GS-1701-09 and I have two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-10, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.
OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

GS-12: 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 includes 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.

GS-13: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 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. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official 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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Knowledge of Air Force policies and procedures and their implications on youth development.

4. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.

5. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.

6. 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.IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

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.

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