Child Development Center Education Specialist, GS-1701-07

Department: Department of Homeland Security

Location(s): Kodiak, Alaska

Salary Range: $55378.0 - $71993.0 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Director of Operational Logistics, Base Kodiak, Personnel Support Department, Base Kodiak MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) Division in Kodiak, AK.

Major Duties:

• You will serve as the senior Educational Specialist in the Child Development Center (CDC). You will be responsible for performing a variety of daily operational administrative and child development related duties in support of the center and the Director, including serving as a primary substitute teacher in the absence of a regularly scheduled lead teacher and acting for the CDC Director in the directors' absence. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Assisting in the operation of a developmental program that impacts the growth and development of children from infancy to school age. Preparing a variety of reports based on Coast Guard publications, relevant state regulations/requirements and local instructions. Preparing Non-Appropriated Fund employees' payroll and maintaining records of leave and absences. Monitoring CDC food program. Monitoring and maintaining the health history records and physician reports for all children and staff, including volunteers. Observing and reporting significant individual and group behaviors of children to the director and parents. Providing on-the-job training and orientation for all new caregivers and establishing policies and procedures are followed.

Qualifications: 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 2. 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 above. Additional Requirements: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 is required; OR 1 year of graduate-level education; OR superior academic achievement (S.A.A.); OR Combination of qualifying education and specialized experience S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.)-- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Election to membership in a qualifying national scholastic honor society. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Some examples of specialized experience are: -Working in group child care or other work that demonstrated the ability to assist in the operation of a child care center. -Following established childcare policies and procedures. -Providing input to the development and implementation of child development programs. -Teaching age appropriate curriculum for children aged from 6 weeks to 5 years. -Assisting with a childcare food program. **YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) WITH YOUR APPLICATION** National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

How to Apply: To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM eastern standard time on the closing date. It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application. If claiming eligibility under the VOW Act: The VOW Act requires Federal agencies to treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligibles, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD214. In order to be considered under the VOW Act, the certification must specify that the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application package for this job announcement. The certification must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members’ military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters. Agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD214 or other appropriate

Application Deadline: 2024-11-27