CYS Administrator NF-04.

Obsolete Site; Fort Carson (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a qualified individual to oversee the Child and Youth Delivery System at Fort Carson, ensuring coordination with regulations and standards. The role includes risk management, program policy development, and supervision of staff across multiple child and youth services, including food service operations.

Responsibilities include staff recruitment, training, and evaluating performance, with travel to on- and off-post locations as required.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4-year college degree or higher in a related field.
• Twelve months of experience in at least two CYS program types.
• Knowledge of management analysis and funding (APF/NAF).

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation, integration, and coordination of the Child and Youth Delivery System.
• Ensure staff follow risk management, abuse prevention, and reporting procedures.
• Plan and supervise administration of center-based programs (full/part-day, before/after school, summer camps).
• Establish and oversee Army food service policies and meal components.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise staff; evaluate performance.

Skills

Staff leadership

Risk management

Policy development

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

NAF/AR 215-3 background

Job description

Duties

• Has the oversight and responsibility for the operation, integration, coordination, and oversight of an installation Child and Youth Delivery System IAW all applicable regulations and standards.


• Ensures staff follow risk management procedures (i.e., abuse prevention, identification, and reporting procedures; accident prevention, etc.). Develops policies, procedures and SOPs to support program goals.


• Plans and supervises administration of the center-based system to include full day, part day preschool, before and after school age programs, hourly, special needs programs/services and summer camps for school age children.


• Establishes and oversees food service program for centers and quarters-based programs ensuring compliance with Army and USDA food program policies and procedures to include proper meal components and food service/preparation and storage.


• Recruits and hires qualified personnel utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions. Supervises staff assigned directly to the delivery system and evaluates employees based on established performance standards.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.


• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.


• A one-year probationary period may be required.


• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.


• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.


• The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.


• Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required.


• Travel to on and off post locations required.


• Job requires working both in and out of doors.


• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy to include annual influenza vaccinations.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

(QUALIFICATION 1) Successful completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study or substantial course work which directly relates to a CYS field: early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, child and youth development, psychology, youth program administration or a closely related field.

OR (QUALIFICATION 2) A combination of education and experience. Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in education or a field appropriate to education, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described.

In addition to the requirements mentioned above (QUALIFICATION 1 or QUALIFICATION 2) candidates must possess the following:

• Demonstrated twelve (12) months work experience in at least two (2) CYS program types (FCC, SAS, etc.) that included management of a child or youth program.


• Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and APF and NAF funding and oversight relationship to CYS programs.


• Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.


• Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills, and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered \"Highly Preferred\" or \"Best Qualified\"

• Experience with business and financial acumen.


• Experience with leading Child Development Center staff.


• Experience achieving NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation.

The experience and knowledge listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate.

Applicants meeting the highly preferred criteria position will be referred first to the Selecting Official.

All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

Education

Proof of education is required at the time of application.

Area of Consideration

• This job is open to candidates who live worldwide.

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

• This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.


• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid.

Important Information Regarding Access To Certain Federal Facilities

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.


• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

• Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

Other

• For more information about NAF HRO go to https://www.facebook.com/carsonnafhro/


• Also, the link https://carson.armymwr.com/categories/cys-services


• As an added employee incentive, the Department of Defense (DoD) granted approval to extend temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding the purchase of tobacco or alcohol products) to CYS employees. This temporary approval expires 31 December 2026.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.