MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY: Major duties and responsibilities of the SAC and FCC Director includes development and implementation of developmentally appropriate programs, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, compliance, among other tasks.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Applies professional knowledge of child and youth development to create and provide oversight of a SAC and FCC program. Implements a developmentally appropriate program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children. Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), United States Marine Corp (USMC), and local policies and standards. Recommends modification of higher-level program goals and interprets and applies child and youth development philosophy/principles and policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment. Ensures the development, implementation, and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation. Collects and maintains up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements and for the purpose of maximizing spaces and ensuring that resources accommodate the needs of command personnel. This may include hours of operation, transportation to schools attended by eligible patrons, and programming needs of the military community. Serves as an FCC subject matter expert, educational adviser, and resource person. Takes action to encourage providers to obtain and retain National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) accreditation through the provision of guidance and support for implementation of the developmentally appropriate practices endorsed by NAFCC. Continually oversees and evaluates the FCC system. Participates in the CYP Inclusion Support Process as required. Coordinates staff training that includes reference to food and environmental allergies or physical disabilities, and policies and procedures on special needs accommodations. Maintains supporting documentation on special needs and ensures proper attention is provided for each child. Ensures maintenance occurs to support the required facility condition, safety and sanitation. Submits work requests to maintenance as required. Recommends purchase of equipment and supplies to adequately maintain the facility and associated programming. Ensures required inspections are conducted by health, safety and fire officials. Monitors cleanliness, sanitation, health, fire and safety standards in the designated facilities, play areas, playgrounds and surrounding areas of responsibility. Ensures completion of daily inspection checklists. Develops, implements, follows up on corrective actions for identified deficiencies, and prepares applicable responses and reports. Maintains liaison with local institutions and community organizations to stay abreast of trends and changes in the community and to provide additional opportunities for families and children to participate in programs not offered on the base or that compliment base programs. Interacts professionally with employees, providers, parents, volunteers and installation command personnel. Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, employees, and providers.

BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Develops integrated budget input, conducts written analysis of budget variances as necessary, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment. Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons. Implements policies and procedures regarding FCC fees and contracts with parents. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and nonappropriated funds. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.

PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Responsible for the supervision of employees, volunteers, and oversight of providers. The types and number of employees supervised by this position will vary based on the size of the program and actual program requirements. Supervises employees to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, and mentoring employees; approving and disproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and approving timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment. Must be alert to alcohol and substance abuse and take appropriate action. Supervisory responsibilities include, but not limited to, supervision of the Assistant Director, Program Leaders, Program Assistants, Office Automation Clerk(s), and Custodian(s). Ensures all employees follow safety, health, nutrition, and risk management policies and procedures. Oversees the development of a staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and coordinates use of employees who work across Child and Youth programs with other CYP Directors. Monitors schedule to ensure that over-staffing is avoided. Selects and maintains a resource lending library of appropriate equipment, materials, and supplies for use by FCC providers. Ensures training meets the specific needs of the FCC program and providers. Establishes local performance standards for employees using established standards and requirements and evaluates performance. Provides clear guidance to employees and volunteers regarding compliance with standards and execution of management directives. Receives and ensures resolution of complaints related to programming and personnel and takes disciplinary action as necessary. Works collaboratively with CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist(s) to identify training needs of employees/providers and makes provisions for training to accomplish those needs. Ensures training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Military School-Age credential or college-level classes.

PROGRAM OPERATIONS: Provides input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs. Ensures implementation of these SOPs. Works collaboratively with other CYP Directors to establish and implement a Parent Board (PB) that includes parents and representatives from the Child Development Center (CDC), FCC, SAC, and YP (as applicable to each installation). Maintains an active program of parental involvement to include a PB, parent education opportunities, and activities that provide parents with opportunities to participate. Ensures that available program spaces are fully utilized. Works collaboratively with the person responsible for maintaining the wait list to ensure vacancies are filled quickly. Oversees the food service program to ensure compliance with applicable USMC and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) food program policies and standards on proper composition of meals, ordering of food, proper preparation and storage of food, and maintenance of proper documentation and record keeping for food service. Ensures food service operations provide nutritionally balanced meals and snacks in accordance with USDA guidelines.

COMPLIANCE: Ensures compliance with the standards and criteria developed by the DoD and USMC. Takes action to obtain and retain DoD certification and national accreditation. Takes action to implement recommendations or correct deficiencies resulting from inspections or accreditation visits. Prepares responses to inspection reports. Ensures the development and provision of programs related to the core program areas of character and leadership development, education support and career development, health and life skills, sports and the arts. Implements and supports policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards. Responsible for compliance with child abuse and neglect reporting requirements. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP Professionals.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Administers medications and basic care items to CYP participants according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter as prescribed by policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(1) A bachelor¿s degree in child or youth development, youth recreation, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, psychology, social work, or other degree appropriate to the position from an accredited college AND 3 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth.

OR

(2) A combination of education and experience (e.g. courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) 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 AND 4 years of full-time experience working with children and/or youth. Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks, which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete DoD training requirements, annual ongoing training, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.

NOTE: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability, and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations.

Step 1: All applications MUST be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org. Go to this site, find the job, and apply.

Step 2: Submit application and/or upload resume at the above website.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Required Documents:

• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
• If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.