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Summary This position is located Department of Homeland Security, US Coast Guard, Director of Operational Logistics, Base Kodiak MWR Div. (PM), Base Kodiak Child Development Center (PMCDC) Responsibilities This selectee will perform services as a Child Development Services (CDS) Training and Curriculum (TAC) Specialist. This position is to provide and deliver a comprehensive training program to Child Development Center (CDC) employees and CDS Family Child Care (FCC) providers, assist with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum program that fosters the physical, social, emotional, cognitive and language development of children and youth, ages 6 weeks to 12 years and promote school readiness and support ongoing school success. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Providing training to CDC employees and FCC providers. Utilizing child and youth development and training expertise to role model, mentor, coordinate and provide training, observe for successful implementation of training, assess development of children and youth by direct observation, and provide services that lead to obtaining and/or maintaining accreditation by a nationally recognized early childhood accrediting agency, where applicable. Developing a working relationship with local and on-line colleges, universities and professional organizations and advises employees/providers about continuing avenues of professional development. Maintaining training records and establishes a standardized Individual Development Plan (IDP) for each CDS employee and FCC provider, as directed by CDC Director. Ensuring that the required Coast Guard curriculum is implemented within each CDS program (i.e. supports implementation and execution of the Coast Guard standardized curriculum within the Child Development Center (CDC), including assisting CDC direct care staff by documenting observations and assessments, evaluating classroom environments, reviewing weekly activity plans, and providing additional training when needed). Providing daily assistance with plans and assists in and supports development and implementation of parent education and parent participation program, as required. Ensuring all childcare personnel meet training requirements as set by local, State, and Federal agencies, along with standards set by the accrediting agency, when applicable. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. This position requires a Child National Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI). The position requires a valid state driver's license. Selectee must undergo a pre-employment physical All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications Basic Requirements: Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. 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 in A above. AND In addition to the basic requirements listed above: AT THE GS-07: Applicants must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Applying the principles, theories, concepts and practices of early childhood development encompassing infant through school age youth; and developing curricula, covering physical, emotional, social and cognitive development. OR at least one of the following if using education to qualify at this grade level: (A) Completed a Bachelor's degree AND obtained Superior Academic Achievement (SAA). SAA is met through one of the following: Ranked in the upper one-third of your graduating class; OR earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or based on courses completed during final 2 years of curriculum; OR earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher out of 4.0, based on the average of required courses completed in your major or required courses in your major completed during the final 2 years of curriculum; OR election to membership in a national scholastic honor society; OR (B) Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education (18 credits or equivalent); OR (C) A combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in or related to the work of this position AND some graduate level education that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and experience. Experience and education combinations are computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the total of qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at that grade level. AT THE GS-09: Applicants must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Applying the principles, theories, concepts and practices of early childhood development encompassing infant through school age youth; developing curricula, covering physical, emotional, social and cognitive development; Assisting in establishing plans and schedules for employee and provider training; assisting child development center staff by documenting observations and assessments, evaluating classroom environments, reviewing weekly activity plans, and providing additional training when needed; and providing training to staff and providers so they can ensure classroom and activity area compliance with fire, safety, and sanitation rules and instructions. OR at least one of the following if using education to qualify at this grade level: (A) Have a master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR (B) 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education, if related; OR (C) A law degree such as an LL.B. or J.D, if related; OR (D) A combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in or related to the work of this position AND some graduate level education that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and experience. Experience and education combinations are computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the total of qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify at that grade level. Education This position does have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments and will be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation incentive of 25% of the salary including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement. The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment. Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent position are authorized to receive a one-time recruitment incentive of 25% of the salary, including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement. "Newly appointed" refers to the first appointment (regardless of tenure) as an employee of the Federal Government, an appointment following a break in service of at least 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government, or, in certain cases, an appointment following a break in service of less than 90 days from a previous appointment as an employee of the Federal Government. Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 571-607-1596. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation