SUPERVISORY LEAD EDUCATOR

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Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. The incumbent serves as a mandated reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. At a minimum, meet qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the 1701 occupational series. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. QUALIFICATIONS: In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions + IOR for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants have a combination of education and experience in 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 in A above. Note: you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) with your application. AND 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 includes professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques and methodology of education and training of child and youth growth development to provide overside and direct involvement in Child Development Center or School Age Care Program, which maintains and improves the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of young children and youth; knowledge of learning and recreational activities and services, of participant's interests and needs, and the methods and management policies, practices, and procedures of the programs operations. OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree in child development or early childhood education. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have a combination of specialized experience and graduate level education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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. 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: Knowledge of professional child and/or youth development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at a variety of ages, with a variety of needs, and in a variety of settings. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing the detection, prevention, and reporting of child abuse and/or neglect. Skill in educating counseling, and advising child care providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs; and evaluating qualifications and suitability of child care providers. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to adapt planned activities for children's individual skills. 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.