Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington
Salary Range: $18.51 - $25.24 Per Hour
Job Summary: These positions are located at the Child Development Center (6wks - 5yrs) or School-Age Center (6yrs - 12yrs). Plan to attend the Joint Base Lewis-McChord CYS Job Fair on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. See "How to Apply" section below for details. CYS Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and 25% for each additional child. For additional incentive information, please see additional information section.
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Qualifications: Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities (KSAs) as they pertain to this position. This announcement is in conjunction with the Joint Base Lewis-McChord CYS Job Fair on Tuesday, 06 January 2026. Applications will be accepted from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Job Fair will take place at the Eagles Pride Golf Course which is conveniently located off Interstate 5 at Exit 116. The address is 1529 Mounts Rd SW, Dupont, WA 98237. See "How to Apply" section below for complete details. A qualified candidate must possess the following: For Entry Level (CY-01): At a minimum, must have a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing. For information on the qualification requirements for the higher paying levels such as Skill Level (CY-01) and Target Level (CY-02):Refer to our Applicant Information Kit. Note to applicants: College transcripts or certificates may be required at the time of application for applicants who want to be considered for Skill or Target level.
How to Apply: This announcement is in conjunction with the Joint Base Lewis-McChord CYS Job Fair on Tuesday, 06 January 2026. Applications will be accepted from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Job Fair will take place at the Eagles Pride Golf Course which is conveniently located off Interstate 5 at Exit 116. The address is 1529 Mounts Rd SW, Dupont, WA 98237. See "How to Apply" section below for complete details. Applicants who attend the Job Fair will be given hiring preference and are encouraged to apply on this announcement prior to attending. Please bring a government issued photo ID, social security card, current 2-page resume and proof of education. Acceptable documents for proof of education are a HS Diploma, a HS Transcript (showing the graduation date), a GED certificate, a college transcript listing courses taken, or proof of a college degree. You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # C2SCNAFCY-25-12857336 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/06/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12857336 Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site. To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-06