ASSISTANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR NF3 (CAREER DEVELOPMENT POSITION)

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team!  MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community.  We offer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors, and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.  As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to the Corps.  

This position is located at MCMWTC BRIDGEPORT, CA Candidates selected for this position will serve as a ASSISTANT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER DIRECTOR NF3 (CAREER DEVELOPMENT POSITION) for MCCS.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT / APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY

This position is being filled as part of the Child and Youth Programs Apprenticeship Innovation Pilot, which provides selected candidates the opportunity to gain Assistant Director experience while completing the education required for career progression. 

Participation in the HQMC Apprenticeship Pilot Program is mandatory.  This is a time-limited appointment, Not to Exceed (NTE) 2 years, with potential opportunity for non-competitive career progression upon successful completion of program requirements.

Selected participants may receive:

• $5,000 education incentive to help offset initial education expenses upon proof of enrollment; 
• Paid tuition/tuition reimbursement for successful completion of coursework; 
• Two hours of paid time each week dedicated to completing coursework; 
• On-the-job training and professional development; and
• Participation in a mentorship cohort and leadership development opportunities.
• Participants must enroll in an accredited Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related associate degree program and complete degree requirements within the established program timeframe.

Why Choose MCCS? 

Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections, opportunities to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career, and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide Marines, Sailors, and families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve. 

Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits.  Part-time and Full-time vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits (20-40 hours a week):

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer match
• NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (may be eligible to buy back up to 5 years of military service)
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Inexpensive life insurance (up to 3X annual salary)
• Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Short Term Disability Insurance (up to 60% of annual salary)
• Immediate annual and sick leave accrual
• Tax-free shopping
• Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
• Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!
• First priority for childcare placement, 100% off first child, 25% off each additional child enrolled.
   

Introduction
The purpose of the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Child Development Center (CDC) Assistant Director position is to assist the CDC Director in overseeing a developmentally appropriate CDC program. A CDC Assistant Director is assigned to a CDC and the incumbent is expected to work with the CDC Director with minimum supervision toward the overall objectives of administering the program. Work is subject to review for adequacy of program accomplishments, effectiveness, and compatibility with other work, and compliance with requirements. This is a developmental position. Permanent placement into the position requires completion of regulatory requirements.

Major Duties and Responsibilities
Major duties and responsibilities of the CDC Assistant Director include program management, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, interactions and relationships, and compliance. These tasks are summarized below.

Program Management
Directs, administers, and supervises overall operation of the designated CDC. Applies professional knowledge of child development principles to supervise facility-based programming of quality, affordable, safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate childcare and preschool services for children of active-duty Marines and DoD civilian personnel.

Assists with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate CDC program that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children 6 weeks to 6 years old. Assists in providing program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and local policies and standards.

Assists with development, implementation, and analysis of surveys and needs assessments of staff and patrons to ensure appropriate programming and hours of operation. Assists with collection and maintenance of 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.

Provides oversight for services that may include part day preschool programming for selected days of the week, evening childcare for selected days, and occasional hourly and supplemental childcare

Participates in the CYP Inclusion Action Team meetings as required. Helps to coordinate 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 of appropriate standards for 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 childcare programming.

Helps ensure 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 a daily inspection checklist. Follows up on corrective action for identified deficiencies and prepares and forwards applicable responses and reports.

Budgeting and Financial Management
Assists in overseeing the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.

Personnel Management
Supervises employees to include assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending, and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews, and signing 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.

At CDC Director's discretion, the incumbent:
Initiates and implements personnel actions and supports the CDC Director to assure quality related to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, and recognition of employees and volunteers. Supports and carries out all established EEO objectives and policies in matters of personnel management and communicates support of these policies. Establishes local performance standards for employees and volunteers using established standards and requirements and rates employees¿ performance.

Manages and resolves complaints related to personnel and makes recommendations to the Director for corrective action as necessary. Develops staffing schedule in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and submits it to supervisor for approval. Works collaboratively with CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist(s) to identify training needs of employees, provide, or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training. Assists with ensuring training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Child Development Associate credential, Military School-Age credential, or college level classes.

Program Operations
Gives input into the development of CYP standard operating procedures (SOPs) as required for the efficient operation and management of facility and programs. Assists with implementation of these SOPs. Assists with establishing and implementing a Parent Board that includes parents and CYP Professionals.

Helps oversee the food service program to ensure compliance with applicable USMC and US Department of Agriculture Child and Adult Care Food Program policies and standards on proper composition of meals, ordering of food, proper preparation and storage of food, and maintenance of required documentation and record keeping for food service.

Interactions and Relationships
Assists in establishing a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth, and adults. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth when working with CYP Program Assistants and Leaders. Plans, implements and supervises parent participation programs designed to encourage and support positive relationships between parent, child and CYP Professionals. Participates in, and may coordinate activities of, the Parent Advisory Board that includes parents and representatives from CYP. Interacts professionally with employees, parents, volunteers, and local installation command personnel. Participates actively and positively in managing and resolving issues with parents, volunteers, and/or employees.

Compliance
Assists with implementation and support of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards. Assists in ensuring compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CYP programs. Assists in obtaining and retaining DoD certification and accreditation. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity policies and communicates support of those policies to CYP professionals.

Additional Responsibilities
In the absence of the Director, incumbent assumes responsibilities and performs duties and requirements of the position under supervision of CYP Administrator with oversight. May administer medications and basic care items to participants according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives. Identifies and responds to emergency situations including evacuations, child illness, and physical and emotional disorders. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Perform other duties as assigned.

Be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, can speak, read, and write English, follow verbal and written instructions, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently, and over 45lbs with assistance. Activities may require incumbent to obtain a government drivers license (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children).

In addition to the above, candidate must possess: 24 months working in a USMC or other military service childcare or youth program, completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally, successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry, Intermediate, and Target Level) must be complete and evident by service-issued documentation.

OR

Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate Credential, Military School Age Credential, or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential.

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 physical, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD approved competency training, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain current food handlers, CPR and First Aid certifications.

Note:

This position is part of a career development program and participation in the HQMC Apprenticeship Pilot is mandatory. This position is not to exceed two years.

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. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org. Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

TO ALIGN WITH THE MERIT HIRING PLAN, FEDERAL AGENCIES WILL NOT ACCEPT RESUMES THAT EXCEED TWO PAGES. ACCORDINGLY, THE NAF HRO WILL ONLY CONSIDER RESUMES THAT ARE TWO PAGES OR FEWER. RESUMES EXCEEDING THIS LIMIT WILL NOT BE REFERRED AND WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

Please include the below list of required documents with your application: 

• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
• If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
• If you are an Active Duty Service member who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver. [SC4.1]

Note: For positions that require a degree, certification, and/or specific education requirements (e.g., a minimum number of credit hours toward a degree), applicants must submit supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, certifications) at the time of application. Applications that do not include the required documentation may be determined ineligible, as minimum qualifications cannot be verified.

If you are using an employment preference, please ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility:

Military Spouses

• Copy of the sponsor PCS orders identifying a dependents-authorized move and reporting date to the new duty location.
• Copy of marriage license or military dependent ID if dependent name is not listed on PCS orders. In order to qualify, date of marriage or military dependent ID must be prior to reporting date listed on PCS orders.
• For spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility.[SC5.1]

Veterans

Copy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge.

Persons with Disabilities

Proof of Disability Documentation from: doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits.

Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email [email protected].
 

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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation. 

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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.

IF APPLICABLE, INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. 

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