Executive CDC Director, Kodiak Child Development Center

CDC Director TEMP FT NTE 1 YR Temporary FT 30‑40 hrs MWR Kodiak, Kodiak, AK, US Requisition ID: 6771 | Salary: $84,439.00 Annually | OMB NO: 1625‑0120 Position: CDC Director | Location: Kodiak, AK Child Development Center

DUTIES

This position serves as the director of the U.S. Coast Guard Child Development (CDC) at Base Kodiak and functions as the focal point for the child development services and family childcare programs. Services may include infant care, toddler care, preschool programs, after‑school care, hourly care and oversight of the in‑home family childcare program. The CDC Director works under local administrative supervision (GS12 or O6) and under the technical program policy and guidance provided by the Coast Guard Headquarters Health, Safety, and Work Life (HSWL) program manager. The CDC at Base Kodiak is considered a large Coast Guard CDC program with over 100 children enrolled and 28 staff members in support of the program. Management is complicated by the need to comply with all applicable Federal, State, accreditation agency, and Local regulations, including the number of children enrolled; interaction with local union representation and Master Labor Agreement and the use of multiple funding sources with differing regulatory requirements. The responsibility and critical nature of maintaining the health and safety of children and responding to emergencies adds to the complexity of the position. The success of the CDC requires ongoing interpretation of program developments, children’s and parents’ needs, a wide range of decisions regarding program planning, and considerable innovation in developing or refining methods and techniques to be used in providing continually improving child development services. This must be accomplished within financial and physical constraint. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED – MINIMUM

Bachelor’s degree in child development or early childhood education or a combination of education and experience --courses equivalent to a major in education plus appropriate experience or additional coursework that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4‑year course of study described above. Experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of an early childhood program, including budgeting; facility management; supply management; program development; implementation; selection, training, and supervision of personnel; and curriculum oversight. Current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is required. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive an automobile is required. Physical ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and over, sit and rise from the floor, walk, bend, and stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors. Ability to satisfactorily complete Tier 1 background investigation, to include state checks, upon hiring and renew every 5 years. Ability to satisfactorily pass the Civilian Medical Clearance Examination that is performed at preplacement and then every two years for every childcare position type.

PREFERRED

USCG Community Services Command comprehensive benefits include paid annual and sick leave, holiday pay, pension plan, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, and tuition assistance.

OTHER ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Residency Requirements: Non‑U.S. nationals, who are authorized to work in the U.S. and applying for any DHS position, must have resided within the United States, or U.S. territories, for at least three of the last five years. Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer as the Standard method of payment for payroll and travel purposes. Individuals must be registered with the Selective Service System unless exempt, and must provide a written statement regarding registration status unless exempt. Selectee must satisfactorily complete a Federal Background check and all pre‑employment requirements, which may include background checks, security clearances, drug testing, verification of employment history, and any other requirements applicable to this position. Selectee may not be employed in a chain of command of relatives. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

All candidates will be considered without regard to any non‑merit factor such as race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. Must be 18 years or older to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shopcgx