OMB NO: 1625-0120 Expiration Date: 01/30/2025 Announcement #: 5888 Opening Date: 4 September 2024 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-1701-03 Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Temp FT NTE 1 Year Position: CDC Assistant Director Salary: $67,738 +DOE Annually Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Kodiak, AK – Child Development Center Relocation Incentive for eligible candidates, up to $15,000* *Terms, conditions, and applicable taxes apply. Eligible candidates will have the opportunity for reimbursement for up to $15,000 for expenses related to travel, shipment of household goods/personal effects, and transportation. Incentive requires a one-year service agreement, to be signed at time of offer acceptance. DUTIES : This position serves as the assistant director of a U.S. Coast Guard Child Development (CDC) and assists the director as the focal point for the child development services and family childcare programs in Kodiak, AK. CDC services may include, but is not limited to infant care, toddler care, preschool programs, after-school care, and hourly care. The CDC Assistant Director works under supervision of the CDC Director with technical program policy and guidance provided by the Coast Guard Headquarters program manager. This position supervises non-appropriated fund personnel including, but not limited to teachers/childcare assistants, administrative and custodial staff who are either full time, part time or on-call intermittent classifications. In absence of the Director, the incumbent is directly responsible for all aspects of the Base Kodiak Child Development Center operation, including management and supervision of all CDC staff. 1. Knowledge Required A professional knowledge of the goals, principles, objectives, practices, and theories of early childhood education acquired through a combination of formal education, professional certification, and experience. Knowledge of child development norms, behaviors, growth, and progress necessary to develop and implement curricula and activities which promote a child’s physical, social, emotional, creative, and intellectual growth and development. Skill in applying and using professional knowledge in planning, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of childcare services in meeting needs of children and parents within the framework of Coast Guard policies, and requirements. Skill in communicating effectively and at appropriate levels with children, parents, staff, supervisor, Command, and others about a variety of subject matters relating to the early childhood field. Ability to delegate responsibilities and require accountability to other subordinate staff. Knowledge of budgetary, accounting, and inventory procedures sufficient to effectively plan and implement a diverse child development program. Knowledge of staff, parents, and children associated with the program including personnel rules and labor relation organizations. A technical knowledge of local, State, and Coast Guard regulations regarding child development operations is required. 2. Supervisory Controls Under the supervision of the CDC Director, the incumbent functions as a CDC subject matter expert. The incumbent has responsibility for assisting with management of the childcare program activities and daily business transactions of the center based on the overall objectives and priorities set with the supervisor. The incumbent plans and carries out program responsibilities, coordinates with other organizations and persons as required, resolves conflicts, and interprets policy to the staff. Most problems will be readily handled by the director based on prior experience and training. Unusual problems will be discussed with the supervisor. Supervision consists of periodic meetings to provide guidance, review financial records, determine compliance with Coast Guard directive, and evaluate program effectiveness. Significant personnel actions (promotions, dismissal, etc.) proposed by the incumbent are subject to concurrence by the supervisor. 3. Guidelines The employee is provided established guidelines in the form of standard instructions, literature, precedents and practices concerned with the assigned function. Applicable Coast Guard regulations and procedures, guidelines from NAEYC, currents child development literature, and textbooks as well as local and State policy guidelines are available to provide information in determining operations of the CDC. Judgment is required in locating and selecting the most appropriate guidelines and references. This may include exercising discretion, i.e. in selecting among alternatives and making minor deviations occasionally to adapt guidelines to specific cases. The incumbent must use sound judgment in interpreting these guides to meet the goals and objectives of local situation and conditions to resolve specific problems, as directed or required with individual staff, parents, and children. 4. Complexity The incumbent implements policies and procedures for a variety of programs. Recruits, trains, and evaluates a staff that may include full time, part-time and intermittent workers with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences, and deals with staff turnover resulting from the military lifestyle. Management of the program is complicated by the need to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations as well as Coast Guard policies. Complications also arise from: • the use of different funding sources, i.e., appropriated and non-appropriated funds. • the number of staff supervised, children enrolled, parent contacts. • management of the facility, as directed. • management of the facility budget, as directed. • the need for coordinating visits by health, fire, and safety inspectors, food program auditors, and fund custodians. • And the critical nature of maintaining the health and safety of the children and responding to emergencies. The success of the CDC requires ongoing interpretation of program developments, children’s and parents’ needs, a wide range of decisions regarding program planning, and considerable innovation in developing or refining methods and techniques to be used in providing continually improving child development services. This must be accomplished within financial and physical constraints. 5. Scope and Effect The effectiveness of programs and services provided by the incumbent will directly impact the quality of life for Coast Guard families served by child development services. Work effectiveness and retention of trained Coast Guard personnel are related to the quality and reliability of child development services available for dependents. 6. Personal Contacts In addition to contacts with children, CDC staff members, parents, and the supervisor, the incumbent has contact with military and civilian command and support personnel, i.e. Morale, Well-being, and Recreation staff, engineers, inspectors, and staff of personnel and accounting offices. Personal contact is also common with members of local child development organizations, school officials, early intervention groups, regulatory personnel, and representatives of local civic volunteer groups. 7. Purpose of Contacts Contacts with children and parents are to determine needs, provide for education and development, and to provide counseling, resources, and referral services. Contacts with staff and installation personnel are for the purpose of planning, implementing, and administering the CDC, to keep them apprised of CDC goals and objectives, and to gain support and cooperation. The incumbent may be called upon to define and defend program requirements and budget requests, to assist in resolving conflicts to regarding program policies, physical space requirements, and limitation of existing facilities, and to promote the CDC program. Contact with external agencies is for exchange of information and services, obtaining services for families, and, occasionally, for reporting child abuse or neglect. Other duties as assigned. 8. Work Environment The work is performed in an office setting, in classrooms, on playgrounds, in CDC kitchen and includes field trips, and visits to other offices on and off the unit. Work may include driving children to/from alternate care site. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts. Hours of work may include evening presentations and staff meetings as well as parent meetings. The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Other duties as assigned. You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated . QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : Minimum : 1. Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education or a combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education 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 above. 2. Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required 3. Specialized experience in group childcare or other work that demonstrated the ability to: a. Manage the operation of a childcare center. b. Select, train, and supervise childcare and preschool employees, family childcare providers, or other care-giving adults. c. Develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs. d. Work with individuals and groups to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children 4. While most of the work is done in an office setting, the ability to bend and lift children and equipment (up to 30 pounds) is required when substituting in rooms. 5. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile is required. USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service. + Paid Annual and Sick Leave + Holiday Pay + Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance + Flexible/Dependent Spending Account + Pension Plan + 401k Savings Plan + Life Insurance + Short Term/Long Term Disability + Tuition Assistance + Paid Parental Leave OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION : + Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes. + Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute. + Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check. HOW TO APPLY Additional Information on how you will be evaluated: Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through the National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social, committee, sports, internships). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and leadership experience that translates directly to paid employment. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You MUST submit a resume or any other written format in English of your choice which clearly identifies: (1) The announcement number, title and pay band of the job you are applying for, and, (2) Information such as full name; mailing address; country of citizenship (U.S. Citizenship required OR valid authorization to work in the US); highest Federal grade or NAF pay band held with job series, title, and dates held (if applicable); a statement requiring proof of veterans’ preference by means of DD 214; education; and relevant work experience including start/end dates, supervisor’s name and phone number, salary and title, series and grade if experience was with a non-appropriated fund instrumentality of the Federal government. You must also include a copy of your most recent performance appraisal if you are a current Federal or NAF employee. Applications may not be sent in franked Government envelopes; applications filed in this fashion will not receive consideration. If information is not complete, you may be excluded from consideration. The first application and/or resume submitted for a specific requisition will be considered the only submission. Any duplicate submissions to the same requisition will not be considered. The application date will be used in determining these factors. Outside Candidates : To apply, please visit our website at https://shopcgx.com and click on “Careers” at the bottom of the page. Internal Candidates: Sign into ADP Workforce now. Click on Myself/Talent/Career Center. Search by location or Job Title for: CDC Assistant Director FT NTE 1 Year - 5888 Kodiak, AK, US Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. PRIVACY ACT NOTICE Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations. Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualify them for the job they are applying for. Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding. Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed. Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 01/30/2025. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320. #ZR