Job summary

This position is located at IMCOM PACIFIC, Fort Shafter, Hawaii. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Major duties

Serves as the program specialist and project officer on designated child and youth initiatives including School Liaison Services and school transitions within the CYS Youth Education Support Services (YESS) area of operation. Program responsibilities include strategic planning, assessment and evaluation, personnel management guidance and budgeting for school liaison/transition support for mobile military children/youth. Develops and revises policy directives, plans and operational materials for Army-wide implementation. Provides technical assistance, policy interpretation and consultation through guidance materials, training events, process action teams, on-site visits, inspections and verbal and written communication. Prepares information and staff papers for release to Army staff/higher headquarters and the field. Develops contract specifications for program materials and services, and serves as government representative for contracts and grants. Responsible for development and update of designated technical and procedural manuals and training courses/conference materials.

Qualification

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: MINIMUM QUALIFICATION CRITERIA Successful completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study/substantial course work which directly relates to a CYS field: early childhood / elementary / secondary / special education, child / youth development, psychology. youth program administration or a closely related field. OR A combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 hours) appropriate to the position (see above), 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 above. In addition, candidate must possess: 1. At least thirty-six (36) months working with school personnel, students and parents, i.e., School Liaison Officer, CYS Program Manager, educational or academic leader/counselor. 2. Knowledge of and program management experience with military lifestyle and MWR/CYS program functions. 3. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 4. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English for both small and large group presentations. 5. Experience in planning/conducting training and technical assistance. *Resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the minimum qualification criteria above. HIGHLY QUALIFIED CRITERIA 1. Experience working in DODEA system with CYS programs (School Age and/or Middle School) 2. Must have experience working with and Briefing Senior Leadership. NOTE: Applicants who meet both minimum qualification criteria and highly qualified criteria will be referred to the selecting official for first consideration.

Education

Completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study/substantial course work which directly relates to a CYS field: early childhood / elementary / secondary / special education, child / youth development, psychology. youth program administration or a closely related field. * If using education to qualify, your professional certificates and/or College or University transcripts are required to be uploaded at the time of application to verify qualifications and to receive consideration.

Evaluations

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit. If you are claiming any of the above eligibilities, your supporting documentation must be received at the time of application.