CYS Training Specialist NF-04

Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM); Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Army TACOM's Anniston Army Depot is seeking a Full-Time Child and Youth Services worker to support youth programs. The candidate should have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in child development or related fields. The role emphasizes planning, organization, and effective communication with youth and staff.

Qualified applicants may also assist in training staff and coordinating program activities to ensure safe, high-quality care for children and youth in the depot community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with major study in child development, education, or related field.
• At least 12 months experience in child and youth programs.
• Ability to plan, analyze problems, and identify solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Written communication

Oral communication

Training staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Child Development

Job description

Position Overview

This Full-Time position is with Child and Youth Services (CYS) at Anniston Army Depot in Calhoun County, Alabama. A cut-off of 09/29/2026 will be used to send eligible applicants to management. Child and Youth Services (CYS) Regular and FLEX employees (working a minimum of 15 hours) will receive a 100% discount on childcare for their first child and 25% for each additional child. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Qualifications

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Education must have been directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by major study (at least 24 semester hours) in child development (including directly related behavioral science), childhood education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled consistent with: For positions in CDC, FCC or CLEOS - Early Childhood Education, Child Development and/or Elementary Education. For positions in SAS - Early Childhood/Child Development; Youth Development; Elementary Education, and/or Secondary Education. OR Combination of education and experience as follows: Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in an appropriate CYS field commensurate with the program assigned as indicated above, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described in the fields appropriate to the position. Appropriate experience and course work must be comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described above. In addition to meeting one of the requirements above candidate must possess:

• At least twelve (12) months experience working in child and youth programs.
• At least one year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled.
• The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
• Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" and may be sent first for consideration.