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The primary purpose of this position is: To plan, organize, develop, implement, and monitor a program of family child care to reduce the risk to children in family child care homes. Protects both the health and safety of children and the Air Force from undue liability through the enforcement of Air Force policies and regulationsQualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Professional and Scientific Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in child or youth development, family studies, or an equivalent field of study. NOTE: You MUST submit copies of your transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: -- Courses equivalent to a major in child or youth development, family studies, or an equivalent field of study, 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 in the field of child or youth development or family studies. NOTE: You MUST submit copies of your transcripts.
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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include professional knowledge of the principles, concepts, methodology, and practices of child and youth development to manage a family childcare program. Knowledge of applicable regulations and policies to ensure family childcare homes and providers are in compliance. Knowledge of criteria, methods, and practices used to evaluate qualifications and suitability of childcare applicants and providers. Skill in conducting inspections to ensure adequacy of childcare in family childcare homes. Skill in identifying and modifying curricula to meet the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social developmental needs of children.
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EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A combination of progressively higher-level graduate education and experience may be used to satisfy the specialized experience requirement for this position if the computed percentage of the education and experience is at least 100%. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Professional knowledge of the principles, concepts, methodology, and practices of child and youth development to manage a family childcare program.
2. Knowledge of applicable regulations and policies to ensure family childcare homes and providers are in compliance.
3. Knowledge of criteria, methods, and practices used to evaluate qualifications and suitability of childcare applicants and providers.
4. Skill in conducting inspections to ensure adequacy of childcare in family childcare homes.
5. Skill in identifying and modifying curricula to meet the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social developmental needs of children.
6. Skill in promoting the Family Child Care Program to include informing and educating potential users, providers, parents, and officials.
7. Ability to gather and analyze information; complete a variety of reports; and establish and maintain program documentation and records.
8. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Education:IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Employment Type: OTHER