Program Operations Specialist (CYS) NF-04

Summary This position is located at Fort Drum, NY. Regular Full-Time position with a minimum of 40 hours/week. Eligible for benefits/leave accrual. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Responsibilities Performs duties under the general direction of the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Coordinator who outlines program objectives and is available for discussion of complicated and unprecedented matters. Assists CYS Services coordinator with operational functions of the CYS program in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. Assists CYS Coordinator with budget preparation and justification. Analyzes monthly budget reports and uses analysis to make adjustments in the programs to support CYS financial and program goals. Recruits, hires and supervises staff to include the CYS Nurse, the Functional Technology Specialist and other overarching CYS Personnel not directly tied to a specific program. Utilizes automated systems to collect and maintain up-to-date statistical data and oversee the collection and accurate accounting of funds. Analyzes statistical data for inclusion in the CYS Annual Report. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Progressive work experience directly related to the duties to be performed as described in numbers 1 thru 6 below equivalent to the next lower grade level. 1. Experience working with regulatory, personnel, funding, and budgeting proponents. Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and APF and NAF funding and oversight relationship to CYS programs. 2. Four years of program administration experience in child and youth programs. 3. Experience in training adults and working effectively with command staff, professional staff and parents. 4. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize work, and analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 5. Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills. Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. 6. Demonstrated ability using computers with standard office software such Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and e-mail. Applicants with experience in the following areas may be considered Highly Preferred and sent to management first for consideration. Knowledge of and experience in working with CYMS and CYERT or similar automated systems This experience/education must be clearly defined on your resume. Education Additional Information Area of Consideration The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. Manual Application If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest. Pay-Band Allowances and Differentials This is a NF pay-banded position. Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses The Fort Drum CYS Division now offers a 50% childcare discount for CYS employees for the first child and 15% for children thereafter. 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 2024. Other: Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. This announcement will be used to fill positions across the CYS program in different facilities and age groups. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.