I am a current permanent or former federal employee with less than 52 weeks break in the competitive service and I am applying for this position to be considered as a:
Supervisory Youth Programs Specialist / Assistant Youth Programs Director
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Provides direction and assistance to the youth staff in the preparation of day-to-day developmental and recreational programming of activities.
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Provides direction and assistance to the youth staff in the preparation of day-to-day developmental and recreational programming of activities.
Develops, coordinates, and implements recurring activities and programs in accordance with health, safety, and security standards for the Air Force Youth Programs.
Plans and monitors budgetary requirements for the preteen programs. Prepares and closely monitors appropriated and multiple non-appropriated fund budgets.
Requirements
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 youth development, psychology, youth studies, recreation, physical education, or an equivalent field of study OR combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in youth development, psychology, youth studies, recreation, physical 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 one of the related fields referenced above.
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 include professional knowledge of youth development, education and recreation principles, concepts, methods and techniques to plan and direct a medium diversified youth program carried out through the youth center, and outdoor venues.
OR education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs): Professional knowledge of child and youth development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of children and youth. Knowledge of DoD certification, Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), 4-H, and Council on Accreditation (COA) standards. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), food services regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and requirements, and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) playground guidelines. Skill in compiling and composing both quantitative and narrative reports, based on analyzing data and circumstances. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to large sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English language, using tact and courtesy. Ability to use one or more established computer programs/software (Microsoft Office) to enter, maintain, sort, and retrieve organizational and/or program data.
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. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.
Application Questionnaire Preview
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Situational assessment questions
All current federal employees must have a minimum performance rating of acceptable or higher to be considered for placement. Current federal employees who have a current unacceptable performance rating will be excluded from consideration. Note: Failure to select one of the below responses will render you ineligible for further consideration.
Plan, organize, and direct programs, ensuring that the program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
Advise and counsel employees regarding policies, procedures and directives of management and explain performance expectations to employees and provide regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Plan, direct, and assign work to subordinates based on priorities and deadlines, giving consideration to the difficulty and requirements of the assignment and the capabilities of employees.
Job-specific skill ratings
BASIC REQUIREMENT
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirements for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and specialized experience requirements that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Youth Programs Supervisory/Supervisory Youth Programs Specialist at the GS-1701-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in combination with the mandatory education requirements identified in the job opportunity announcement. Your resume must support the response you select.
Additional Info
Locations
- Kaiserslautern, Germany
- Ramstein, Germany
- Spangdahlem, Germany
- Aviano, Italy
- Kadena Air Base Okinawa, Japan
- Misawa AFB, Japan
- Yokota Air Base, Japan
- Kunsan, South Korea
- Osan, South Korea
- Moron (andalucia), Spain
- Moron De La Frontera, Spain
- Incirlik, Turkey
- Izmir, Turkey
- Lakenheath, United Kingdom
- Mildenhall, United Kingdom
Who May Apply
fed-transition, overseas, fed-competitive, fed-excepted, disability, land, mspouse, peace, vet
Conditions of Employment
Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may or may not be authorized.
How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/30/2026. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12947783. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
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