This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care (OCC) located in Washington DC, District of Columbia. This announcement will open for 10 business days OR until the first 150 applications have been received.

Duties

The purpose of this position is for the incumbent to serve as a Child Care Program Specialist responsible for conducting a variety of activities and projects for the administration of Child Care and Development Fund. This is a career-ladder position with growth potential to the Child Care Specialist, GS-0101-12. Differences in grade level are based on the knowledge acquired to perform the work, supervisory controls, and the complexity of the work. Develops, collects, maintains, and disseminates information essential to child care programs under the auspices of OCC. Tracks and analyzes information from a wide range of sources, including plans and data submitted by grantees; outside studies and reports; and other materials. Identifies program trends, achievements, and best practices, as well as gaps or concerns. Works to identify, research, and analyze statutory, regulatory, and policy issues related to child care programs. Assesses and analyzes the needs of States, Territories and Tribes, including needs for technical assistance and policy clarification. Identifies, evaluates, and promotes successful child care program practices suitable for transfer to other grantees. Recommends appropriate administrative and procedural changes for more effective and efficient administration of the child care program nationwide. Assists with presentations, administrative tracking procedures, logistics, agendas and materials.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• One year probationary period may be required
• If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research position: No

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic AND Minimum Qualification requirements as noted below. Basic Requirement: You must meet one of the items listed below (A, B, or C): A. Possess a degree in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Must provide transcripts) B. Possess a combination of education and experience -- that provided you with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (Must provide transcript) C. Possess four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. Minimum Qualifications: GS-09: Applicants must possess at least one-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: 1. Researching statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern child care program and services; 2. Collaborating in evaluating the progress of child care program and services; 3. Determining the best approach to analyze objectives and issues; 4. Providing oral and written feedback on projects, documents, and initiatives. OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related or a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. Minimum Qualifications: GS-11: Applicants must possess at least one-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: 1. Explaining regulatory and legal requirements of child care development programs (i.e., Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) program) to grantees and other stakeholders; 2. Evaluating the progress of child care program and services; 3. Analyzing the process of a child care funded program to ensure compliance; 4. Participating and supporting the plans and priorities of a child care development programs. OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field directly related to the position.; or a combination of the required experience and education for this grade level. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Administration for Children and Families 330 C St SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: Mid-Atlantic Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]