NON-APPROPRIATED FUND (NAF) POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: R15.0009
POSITION TITLE: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER
SERIES & GRADE: NF-1701-04
SALARY: $48K - $52K ANNUALLY
EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: REGULAR FULL TIME (35 – 40 HOURS WEEKLY) *BENEFITS INCLUDED
LOCATION: MWR CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM, NAVAL AIR STATION, MERIDIAN, MS
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ALL SOURCES
RELOCATION EXPENSES: NEGOTIABLE *Relocation Bonus
OPENING DATE: 02/12/2016
CLOSING DATE: 03/11/2016
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
This position serves as the School Liaison Officer (SLO) on Navy installations in designated Navy Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The SLO serves as the installation subject matter expert for issues and processes involving Local Education Agencies on all K-12 educational matters relating to public, private, home schooling and where applicable Department of Defense Education Activity Schools (DoDEA). Responsibilities include managing, coordinating and facilitating education support to maximize the opportunity for academic success of military associated children. The incumbent will work with commanders, educators and parents of school-age children to understand the educational needs if military associated children. Incumbent will represent and speak for the installation on youth education/school transition/deployment issues. This work is considered mission essential and requires frequent contact and/or advice to Commanding Officers, local community leadership, Installation Commanders, other installation Navy Family Program Manager, Department of Defense Education Activity, and public school district superintendents/principals.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of three years experience working with school personnel, students and parents, i.e. School Liaison Officer, CYP Manager, education or academic leader/counselor AND successful completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study or substantial course work which directly relates to a CYP field: early childhood, elementary education, secondary education, special education, child development, youth development, psychology, youth program administration, or a closely related field.
OR
A combination of education and experience - courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 hours) appropriate to the positon (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.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of CYP School Transition Program policies, regulations, and procedures.
Knowledge of the Navy operational organizational structure, chain of command, and particularly as it relates to the CYP.
Knowledge and understanding of Navy philosophy, goals, vision, policy and programs relating to CYP issues of military members.
Oral and written briefing skills with knowledge of techniques and formats for effective communication to installation level leadership.
Knowledge of research methodology, information retrieval and data organization for analysis, decision making, and formulation of recommendations. Research methods include interviews, focus groups, working groups, surveys and data search.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The immediate supervisor is the installation Child and Youth Program Manager or installation CYP Director with Oversight. The supervisor provides general policy guidance and assists with unusual problems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The position is sedentary in nature. Physical effort will generally be limited to lifting 25 pounds or less.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Position is subject to special inoculation and immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children. Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which includes the influenza vaccine. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. Must pass a pre-employment physical, and be free from communicable disease. Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency check with Written Inquiries (NACI). Must satisfactorily obtain or complete required training certificates and maintain certifications or credentials required by federal, state, or National Accreditation institutions utilized as part of DOD’s Child and Youth Programs.
BENEFITS
Comprehensive benefits package available (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
You can review our benefits at: https://www.navymwr.org/resources/hr
OTHER INFORMATION
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
Please ensure that your application/resume contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume or application does not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. If selected for an interview, applicants can expect to be contacted 1-3 weeks after their interview with a position offer or notification of non-selection. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we regret we are not able to respond individually in writing to all applicants who are not selected for interviews for our positions.
HOW TO APPLY
All interested applicants should submit their NAF Employment Application or resume to MWR Personnel Office or by mail or fax to: Morale, Welfare and Recreation, 255 Rosenbaum Ave. Suite 238, Naval Air Station Meridian, MS 39309. Tel: (601) 679-2467; fax: (601) 679-2640. Apply in person Monday - Friday at NAS Meridian Pass & Tag Office, 9AM- 2:30PM, (601) 679-2393. * Hours are subject to change. Applications or resumes may be emailed to nasmer.mwr.nafhr@navy.mil. EMAILS MUST HAVE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT LINE-Failure to do so will result in your email being considered SPAM. Please ensure that your resume or application contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement along with any supporting documents, or your application may not be considered.
Some positions have special requirements. In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining satisfactory employment reference checks.
We are an E-Verify participant.
Employment subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Must have or be eligible for secret clearance.
As a condition of employment, the selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment.
SPOUSE PREFERENCE: If requesting spouse preference you must attach a copy of the Military Spouse Employment Preference Request form along with a copy of the spouse’s PCS Orders and marriage license/certificate.
Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
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