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You must submit a complete application by 11:59pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date reflected on the vacancy announcement. A complete application contains a Resume (or DA Form 3433), any required documentation to support any preference/priority claims, certification, licensure or education requirements as well as a completed Occupational Questionnaire. All these documents must be uploaded/faxed/dropped off/mailed based on the application method. If faxing, mailing or dropping off in person, your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire must be completed on the OPM Form 1203-FX to receive consideration; no other document will be accepted instead of the OPM Form 1203-FX. You may apply for this position using one of the four methods identified below.
1. ONLINE (preferred): Apply electronically via https://usajobs.gov. This will ensure faster processing of your application and provide faster status updates. You can download the USAJOBS.gov app to your smart phone for easy access and convenience.
2. FAX: Fax your application package to (478) 757-3144. For Fax Applications, an OPM Fax Coversheet must be submitted for all documents.
For instructions regarding submission of your application for Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) vacancy announcements, please review the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.
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03/30/2017 to 04/06/2017
$31,315 - $35,000 per year
NF 03
2 vacancies in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Part-time - Part Time
03
No
NENAFBN171936275
466875200
Serves as Program Associate, in a Child and Youth Services (CYS) program, with responsibility for providing support and assistance to activity Director, and Installation Volunteer Sports Coaches. Provides care, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with DoD, Army and local policies, guidance, and standards. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of children and youth. Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Encourages participant interest and establishes a program setting that promotes positive child and youth interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Assists S&F Director in training coaches using the National Youth Sports Coaches Association (NYSCA) training guidelines. Ensures that an Installation NYSCA Chapter is established and maintained to support local coaches. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children/youth, and helps coaches in creating developmentally appropriate environments; selecting materials and equipment; and planning meaningful practices that support the required sport season. Shares expertise in the operation of intramural programs for youth (SAS, MST) and providing skill-building programs for children (CDC, FCC, SAS). Assists coaches in practice procedures, operating an effective coach/parent meeting and parent relations. Assists trainer in training CYPA staff/providers in sports/fitness related areas.
Conducts practice and game visits as required for the purpose of providing support and assistance. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate abuse or neglect and reports as directed. Notifies S&F Director on health, fire, and safety compliance concerns. Conducts follow-up technical support visits based on the results of the initial observation of practices/games.
Uses designated evaluation materials to ensure assigned area is in compliance with standards and procedures as outlined in applicable regulations and program management guides.
Supports program operations by planning field trips to sports and fitness events, coordinating group activities, and participating in observations of coaches. Helps inspect sports facilities/programs to ensure safety compliance. Recommends purchase of equipment required to maintain proper safety compliance. Secures supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Completes designated training requirements and records completed training on own Individual Development Plan (IDP).
Conditions of Employment:
1. A one-year probationary period may be required.
2. Meet all qualification/eligibility requirements.
3. All required background checks of AR 215-3, must be successfully completed and maintained including Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI); to include a health assessment is required.
4. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" system. Federal Law requires DHS to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires, and obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system as a condition of continued employment. The U.S. Department of Army is an E-Verify Participant.
5. You will be required to show Social Security card upon appointment to a NAF position.
6.Successful completion of all prescribed training requirements is a condition of employment
7. A completed and signed copy DA Form 3433-1 and DA Form 3433-2 (for CYSS positions only) is required prior to entrance on duty.
NOTE (1): Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at
http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
NOTE (2): No person, regardless of circumstance, will be approved to provide child care services and/or approved for hire in positions designated as having regular and recurring contact with children if the background check discloses that the individual has been convicted for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim or a felony drug offense.
1. Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
2. Communicate effectively orally and in writing in English.
3. Be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
4. Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop and stand on a routine basis. 5. Possess and maintain health and freedom from communicable disease.
6. Possess a CDA/ School-Age/ Youth Credential (including Boys and Girls Clubs of America) or an Army Youth Practicum.
7. Possess 12 months work experience in a Sports/Fitness and/or youth program that provided the knowledge of physical and psychological factors in individual and team sports, and organization of recreational or competitive individual and team sports.
OR
1- Possess BA/BS degree with a major emphasis on physical education/sports or a related field.
2- Be able to communicate in English (both written and verbal).
3- Be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
4- Possess and maintain the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis.
5- Possess and maintain health and freedom from communicable disease.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is for this vacancy is restricted for those individuals who are affiliated with Fort (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) .
Any individual who was required to register with Selective Service and who is not registered or knowingly and willfully did not register before the requirement terminated or became inapplicable to the individual, will not be appointed.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a RFT or RPT position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of SEP entitlement for the current PCS of the sponsor.
The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process notify your servicing NAF Human Resources Division (HRD). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
The Department of Army Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities are an equal opportunity employer.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Before you can start working, the following documents will be needed:
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
NOTE :
To claim and be considered under the Spouse Employment Preference (SEP), you MUST submit your spouse's PCS Orders with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim this preference in the questionnaire.
To claim and be consider under the Involuntary Separated Military Preference (ISMP), you MUST submit your latest DD-214 member 4 copy with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire.
To claim and be considered under the DoD NAF Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration, you MUST submit your DA Form 3434 (BBA), or equivalent and BBA Notice with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire
To claim and be considered under the Current/Former Nonappropriated Fund Employee (CNE/CNE) priority consideration, you MUST submit your latest DA Form 3434, or equivalent, with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire.
To claim and be considered under the Current Appropriated Fund Employee (CAE) priority consideration you MUST submit your latest SF 50 with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the eligibility questionnaire
To claim and be considered under the Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)priority consideration you MUST submit your DD-214 member 4 copy with your application package and meet all other requirements, AND claim the preference in the questionnaire
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Note to applicants: Please include name and contact information for at least two (2) professional references in your resume and/or DA Form 3433 application when applying for jobs.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package (see below) by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date reflected on this vacancy announcement.
A complete application package contains:
1. Resume and/or DA Form 3433 (http://cpol.army.mil/library/naf/jobkit/app-01.html)
2. Completed Occupational Questionnaire (View Occupational Questionnaire)
3. Any required documentation to support qualification or education requirements (e.g. certification(s), licensure, transcripts, etc.) For more information, see Required Documents (below).
4. If claiming Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please submit a copy of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders (along with proof of marriage if applicant's name does not appear on sponsor's orders) with your application.
5. If claiming Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP), submit a copy of the DD 214 (member 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent with your application.
6. If claiming Department of Defense (DoD) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BAA) Priority Consideration, submit a copy of the DA Form 3434 or notice of separation due to business based action with your application.
7. If claiming DoD Current or Former NAF employee (CNE/FNE) Priority Consideration (to include current Appropriated Fund (APF) employees) submit a copy of DA Form 3434 or equivalent.
8. If claiming Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) Priority Consideration, submit a copy of the DD 214 (members 4 or service 2 copy) or equivalent with your application.
9. If submitting a manual application, your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (to view questionnaire click View Occupational Questionnaire) must be completed on the OPM Form 1203-FX. (To download form, click or paste this URL into the browser https://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf )
PLEASE NOTE: Please continue completing all questions within section 25 of the 1203-FX form (Occupational Questionnaire) regardless of the numbering sequence. Neglecting to respond to the job related questions will result in an ineligible rating.
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. ONLINE (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1936275
2. FAX: Fax your application package (see above) to the USA Staffing Fax Processing Center (478) 757-3144. The VIN (1936275 ) must be clearly identified.
*To inquire about additional application options or to request Reasonable Accommodation please contact the CPAC, NAF HR Office listed as the point of contact for this vacancy announcement.
Additional Forms and URL links:
Fax Coversheet: https://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf if faxing additional documents
Applicant checklist - http://www.chra.army.mil/a_char/tools/gps/files/Applicant%20Checklist%20-%20May%202014~466.doc
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466875200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial
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its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
This position is located at Fort Drum, New York. Home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), located in northern New York's picturesque North Country. The installation is in the middle of one of the most historically unique and geographically beautiful areas of the United States. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands in between. Position is with Fort Drum Child and Youth Services:management reserves the right to reassign employees to other centers as needed. Work schedule may be irregular. The incumbent may be required to work, nights, weekends and holidays and special events.
Note to applicants: Please include name and contact information for at least two (2) professional references in your resume and/or DA Form 3433 application when applying for jobs.
**The salary announced is based on a 40 hour regular full-time schedule. This position is regular part-time. Pay will be based on actual hours worked and the hourly pay.**
