SUPERVISORY EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN (CHILD DEVELOPMENT)

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The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over non-supervisory employees assigned to Child Development facility, Airman and Family Services Flight, 60^th Force Support Squadron.

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, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant has at least one year of specialized experience at GS-06 grade level or higher or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of early childhood education, as well as practical knowledge of elementary education/youth development, or related field to promote and foster effective working relationships with children. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of concepts and theories of developing curricula, which covers physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to develop creative and innovative activity plans and special programs as necessary to support special needs children educational programs/activities.

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-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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:

1. Knowledge of early childhood education, as well as practical knowledge of elementary education/youth development, or related field to promote and foster effective working relationships with children.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3za Knowledge of concepts and theories of developing curricula, which covers physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Ability to develop creative and innovative activity plans and special programs as necessary to support special needs children educational programs/activities.


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.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of Child Development Center, ensuring that Early Childhood Standards complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents the Child Development facility during the absences of the directors with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Prepares and implements specialized programs for children with special needs, i.e., physical handicaps, learning disabilities, gifted children with disciplinary problems.