This position is located with the CYS Child Development Center at Fort Greely, Alaska. Incumbent is entitled to 3.00 % Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). This is a Regular Full-Time position. Eligible for leave accrual and benefits. Please include full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Please provide relevant transcripts to support your eligibility for the position.
Successful completion of an undergraduate Degree that included or was supplemented by major study (at least 24 semester hours) in the fields appropriate to the position consistent with: For positions in Child Development Facilities: The education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled such as related behavioral science. OR A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in a subject matter field (24 semester 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 four-year course of study described above. In addition to the basic requirements stated above candidate must possess the following: 1.12 months of professional experience in managing a child or youth facility is required. This experience must be equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower level to include the following: 2. Demonstrated experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of a CYS facility to include budgeting, facility management, supply management, program development, implementation, selection, training and supervision of personnel and curriculum oversight. 3. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 4. Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills. 5. Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. Highly preferred candidates will submit resumes that reflect Dept of Defense Child and Youth Services management experience or experience managing an early childhood facility. Highly preferred candidates may be sent first for consideration. Additional referrals will be sent at management's request.
Majority of assignments are performed independently with technical assistance from the CYS Coordinator when required.
Serves as a member of the Installation Child and Youth Evaluation Team to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility and program regulatory requirements and CYS baseline standards.
Recruits and hires qualified personnel utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions. Supervises and evaluates employees based on established performance standards.
Develops program budget and provides to CYS Coordinator for CYS budget. Manages program to budget. Conducts written analyses of budget variances.
Establishes and maintains an active program of parental involvement, providing parent education opportunities and encouraging parent observation and participation.