LEAD TRAINING AND CURRICULUM SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: As a lead specialist provide the pedagodical and instructional leadership for Child Development Programs and Youth Centers, esuring programs comply with standards outlined by Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force (AF), and National Accreditation organizations. 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, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series. Basic Requirement for GS-1701: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in child development or early childhood education. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, 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 above. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. AND Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience for GS-1701-11 which includes professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques and methodology of education and training of child and youth growth and development. This knowledge includes professional knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices associated with early childhood and youth development. Knowledge of child care regulation requirements and policies. Skill in developing curricula that supports the physical, social-emotional, language, and cognitive development of children and youth. Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program. Ability to develop training materials and train CYP personnel, FCC providers, volunteers, contractors on program operations. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Note: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-09 grade/level or equivalent in the federal service. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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. Professional knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, and practices associated with early childhood and youth development. 2. Knowledge of child care regulation requirements and policies. 3. Skill in developing curricula that supports the physical, social-emotional, language, and cognitive development of children and youth. 4. Ability to develop training materials and train CYP personnel, FCC providers, volunteers, contractors on program operations. 5. Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program. 6. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. 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.