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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/22/2026 to 06/30/2026
Salary $52,727 - $82,938 per year
Final salary determination, to include locality, will be determined based on the location of the position for which selected.
Pay scale & grade GS 9 - 11
Locations
Many vacancies in the following locations:
Eielson AFB, AK
Elmendorf AFB, AK
Maxwell AFB, AL
Little Rock AFB, AR
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Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
Luke AFB, AZ
Beale AFB, CA
Edwards AFB, CA
Los Angeles, CA
March AFB, CA
Travis AFB, CA
Vandenberg AFB, CA
Air Force Academy, CO
Buckley AFB, CO
Denver, CO
Peterson AFB, CO
Schriever AFB, CO
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC
Dover AFB, DE
Eglin AFB, FL
Homestead AFB, FL
Hurlburt Field, FL
MacDill AFB, FL
Patrick AFB, FL
Tyndall AFB, FL
Dobbins AFB, GA
Moody AFB, GA
Andersen Air Base, GU
Hickam AFB, HI
Mountain Home AFB, ID
Scott AFB, IL
Grissom AFB, IN
McConnell AFB, KS
Barksdale AFB, LA
Hanscom AFB, MA
Westover Air Reserve Base, MA
Andrews AFB, MD
Selfridge ANG Base, MI
Arden Hills, MN
Whiteman AFB, MO
Columbus AFB, MS
Keesler AFB, MS
Malmstrom AFB, MT
Fort Bragg, NC
Pope AFB, NC
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
Grand Forks AFB, ND
Minot AFB, ND
Offutt AFB, NE
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
Cannon AFB, NM
Holloman AFB, NM
Kirtland AFB, NM
Nellis AFB, NV
Niagara Falls, NY
Youngstown, OH
Altus AFB, OK
Vance AFB, OK
Pittsburgh, PA
Charleston AFB, SC
Shaw AFB, SC
Ellsworth AFB, SD
Dyess AFB, TX
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Goodfellow AFB, TX
Lackland AFB, TX
Laughlin AFB, TX
Randolph AFB, TX
Sheppard AFB, TX
Langley AFB, VA
Fairchild AFB, WA
McChord AFB, WA
Warren AFB, WY
Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive
Promotion potential
None - This position may be filled at either of the advertised grades
Job family (Series)
* 1701 General Education And Training
Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
* Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No
Announcement number CYP-ASSTCDC-12942846-09-11 Control number 866031700
This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Duties
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SUMMARY:
GS-09: The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Child Development Director in long-range and day-to-day administration of a comprehensive Child Development Program. Assist with supervision of the Child Development Centers, which provide quality appropriate specialized developmental childcare and instruction of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The function of the program is to sustain the interest of the children and to contribute to their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The assistant director also provides guidance to center staff in implementation of developmentally age appropriate activities.
GS-10 and/or GS-11: The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor and assist the Child Development Center Director in the supervision of the day to day operation of a Child Development Center. Assists with the supervision of the Child Development Center to provide specialized developmental childcare and instruction for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. The position develops, implements, and administers child development programs; provides an overall safe and healthy environment to stimulate and sustain the interest of children; assists with administration; and organizes the educational and developmental programs managerial authorities.
DUTIES:
GS-09:
* Performs supervisory duties for the Child Development Center.
* Assists the Child Development Center Director in the daily administration of the center.
* Performs administrative duties in support of the center programs and assists the Director.
* Assists with USDA food program.
* Assists the Director in maintaining a financially viable program and in the preparation of yearly budgets, long-range budgets, construction projects, etc.
* Ensures the implementation of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and any other Laws and/or directives pertaining to the special needs of children in all Family Member Programs Flight.
GS-10 and/or GS-11:
* Assists the Child Development Center Director in the daily operations of the Child Development Center.
* Assists in the administration and evaluation of ongoing programs of individual and group developmental and educational activities for staff implementation and execution.
* Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
* Provides assistance in the management of funds and resources to include developing the annual NAF and APF budgets, which includes submission and prioritization of program component requirements.
* Assists the director in the administration of the USDA nutrition/food program.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
* This is a supervisory position; a one-year supervisory probationary period is required; must be able and willing to assume a lead/supervisory position.
* U.S. Citizenship Required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
* If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a OCONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
* This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program - Disclosure of Political Appointments
* The position may have been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employees may be required to pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
* Works an uncommon tour of duty. May be required to perform other duties in support of extended mission requirements based on the scope of the mission during times of conflict or staffing shortages.
* IAW 34-144 and DoD Certification requirements, a pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every 3 years and specified immunizations are required. Must be physically and behaviorally capable of performing the duties of the job.
* May be assigned to a Centrally Managed position
* Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* Must be able to obtain and maintain certification for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, rescue breathing, and Food Handlers as well as complete additional training requirements.
* This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". In accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101-647 Section 231, Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, and DoD Instruction 1402.05, background checks are required.
* DD Form 2981 Basic Criminal History and Statement of Admission, Installation Records Check, FBI fingerprint, and Tier 1 with a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
* May be locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); performing a Mission-Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. (DoDI 3020-42).
* The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess and be able to main an appropriate, valid driver's license.
* Positions in non-foreign locations may be eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
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 Professional and Scientific Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENT: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by major study in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled.
For Assistant Child Development Director positions with the Department of the Air Force the education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled.
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Combination of education and experience -- Courses equivalent to a major in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, or an equivalent field of study, 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 in a child-related field. NOTE: You MUST submit copies of your transcripts.
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In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE GS-09 LEVEL
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, concepts, and methodology of early childhood development needed for carrying out assignments, operations, and procedures of this position. Practical knowledge of a wide range of technical methods, principles, and practices similar to a narrow area of a narrow of a professional field and skill in applying this knowledge to such assignments as the design and planning of difficult but well-precedent projects. knowledge of policies and regulations governing the operation of the child development program. Knowledge of personnel policies and supervisory procedures.
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Education: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate 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 progressively higher-level graduate education and experience may be used to satisfy the specialized experience requirement for this position if the computed percentage of the education and experience is at least 100%. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your transcripts.
FOR CONSIDERATION AT THE GS-10 and/or GS-11 LEVEL
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing childcare to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices. Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. Knowledge of the USDA food program requirements. Skill in educating, counseling and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs. Skill in conducting regular and periodic audits, studies, and inspections, evaluating the results, determining the feasibility of necessary improvements and coordinating corrective action.
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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.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of progressively higher-level graduate education and experience may be used to satisfy the specialized experience requirement for this position if the computed percentage of the education and experience is at least 100%. NOTE: You MUST submit a copy 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. 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.
* One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.
* One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level.
* One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level.
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:
GS-09:
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood programs.
* Ability to execute applicable resource management practices and policies.
* Ability to execute programs to include food service, child development, and special programs.
* Knowledge of communication skills, to include oral and written communication styles.
* Knowledge of and ability to apply Air Force Child Development regulations and policies, NAEYC standards, and DoDI 6060.2
* Ability to independently carry out assignments, direct the work of others, resolve conflicts that arise and coordinate work with others
GS-10 and/or GS-11:
* Professional knowledge of child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and special education needs and center management.
* Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations governing childcare to include regulatory requirements, policies and practices.
* Knowledge of financial, budget, resource management practices and principles, and analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
* Skill in educating, counseling and advising childcare providers and parents; assessing training and children's developmental needs.
* Skill in effectively organizing and utilizing community resources within the program framework to augment the program to meet installation objectives.
* Ability to analyze, plan and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
For Assistant Child Development Director positions with the Department of the Air Force specialized experience must have been in group childcare or other work that demonstrated the ability to:
* Manage the operation of a childcare center.
* Select, train, and supervise childcare and preschool employees, family childcare providers, or other care-giving adults.
* Develop and implement child development programs, including family day care programs, part-day preschool programs, and before and after school programs.
* Work with individuals and groups to solve complex problems related to the care and education of children.
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Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
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.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on
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