CDC Director TEMP FT NTE 1 YR 6771

Coast Guard Exchange (USCGCSC); Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 84,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $2,000

Paid annual and sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard Community Services Command is seeking a dedicated CDC Director for Base Kodiak, AK. You will lead a large CDC with 100+ children and 28 staff, ensuring high-quality child development services and compliance with applicable laws and policies.

You will manage program operations, safety, and staff supervision, working under agency guidance and coordinating with HQ HSWL. This full-time role offers significant responsibility and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience managing an entire cycle of an early childhood program including budgeting, facilities, and staff supervision.
• Current certification in first aid and CPR is required.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to drive are required.
• Must pass Tier 1 background checks and periodic rechecks.

Responsibilities

• Directs the U.S. Coast Guard CDC at Base Kodiak and oversees child development services.
• Oversees infant through after-school care and family childcare programs.
• Ensures compliance with federal/state accreditation and local regulations.
• Interprets program developments and balances resources with safety and quality.
• Maintains health and safety standards and coordinates with program policy guidance.

Skills

Budgeting

Facilities management

Personnel supervision

Curriculum oversight

First aid/CPR

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Background investigations

Medical clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education

Job description

Announcement: 6771

Opening Date: 22 May 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-1701-04

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full-Time TEMP NTE 1 YR

Position: CDC Director Salary: $84,439+ DOE/annually

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Kodiak, AK

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus**
• Hiring Bonus to be paid after the following days of employment. Employees who have met time in service and are in good standing will receive the following incentives: $1,000 upon hire, $500 at 6 months of service, and $500 at 12 months of service.
• Full terms and conditions are available in the request and are subject to applicable taxes Page Break

OMB NO: 1625-0120

Expiration Date: 05/31/2029

Announcement: 6771

Opening Date: 22 May 2026 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-1701-04

Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full-Time TEMP NTE 1 YR

Position: CDC Director Salary: $84,439+ DOE/annually

Who May Apply: All Sources Location: Kodiak, AK

Child Development Center

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus**
• Hiring Bonus to be paid after the following days of employment. Employees who have met time in service and are in good standing will receive the following incentives: $1,000 upon hire, $500 at 6 months of service, and $500 at 12 months of service.
• Full terms and conditions are available in the request and are subject to applicable taxes Page Break

Duties

This position serves as the director of the U.S. Coast Guard Child Development (CDC) at Base Kodiak and functions as the focal point for the child development services and family childcare programs. Services may include infant care, toddler care, preschool programs, after-school care, hourly care and oversight of the in-home family childcare program. The CDC Director works under local administrative supervision (GS12 or O6) and under the technical program policy and guidance provided by the Coast Guard Headquarters Health, Safety, and Work Life (HSWL) program manager. The CDC at Base Kodiak is considered a large Coast Guard CDC program with over 100 children enrolled and 28 staff members in support of the program. In this position, management is complicated by the need to comply with all applicable Federal, State, accreditation agency, and Local regulations including the number of children enrolled; interaction with local union representation and Master Labor Agreement and the use of multiple funding sources with differing regulatory requirements. The responsibility and critical nature of maintaining the health and safety of children and responding to emergencies adds to the complexity of the position. The success of the CDC requires ongoing interpretation of program developments, children’s and parents’ needs, a wide range of decisions regarding program planning, and considerable innovation in developing or refining methods and techniques to be used in providing continually improving child development services. This must be accomplished within financial and physical constraint. Other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years or older to apply**

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education.

Minimum

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education or a combination of education and experience --courses equivalent to a major in education 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 above.
• Experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting; facility management; supply management; program development; implementation; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; and curriculum oversight.
• Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile is required.
• Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete Tier 1 background investigation, to include state checks, upon hiring and renew every 5 years.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass the Civilian Medical Clearance Examination that is performed at preplacement and then every two years for every childcare position type.

Preferred (in Addition To The Minimum)

USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS:

By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible/Dependent Spending Account
• Pension Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave

Other Essential Information

• Residency Requirements: Non-U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years.
• Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes.
• Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System, unless covered by an exemption under the Selective Service Law, in accordance with 5 U.S. Code 3378. Selectee will be required to provide a written statement regarding his registration status unless he is exempted by this statute.
• Must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre-employment requirements, which may include, but are not limited to, background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Additionally, you may be required to meet specific job-related qualifications or certifications as a condition of your employment.
• Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.
• This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity: All candidates will be considered without regard to any non-merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status.

PRIVACY ACT NOTICE

Authority: The U.S. Coast Guard rates applicants under the authority of Title 5 of U.S. Code, Sections 301, 1104, 1302, 2103, 3301, 3304, Executive Order 9397, and Departmental Regulations.

Principal Purpose: To collect information needed to determine how well an applicant’s education and work experience qualifies them for the job they are applying for.

Routine Use: This information provided will be shared with the hiring manager and interview panel members. It may also be shared in response to a request for discovery or for appearance of a witness, information that is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding.

Disclosure: Voluntary, however, failure to disclose the requested information may result in an applicant not receiving consideration for a position in which the information is needed.

Paperwork Reduction Act Statement: An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to this information unless it displays a current valid OMB control number and an expiration date. The control number for this collection is OMB 1625-0120, expiration 05/31/2029. The estimated average time to complete this application is 40 minutes. If you have any comments regarding the burden estimate you can write to U.S. Coast Guard, Community Services Command, 510 Independence Parkway, Suite 500, Chesapeake, VA 23320.

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