- Position Title
- Senior Child Care Program Specialist
- Agency
- Administration for Children and Families
- Announcement Number
- HHS-ACF-DE-22-11578997 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 28, 2022 to Friday, August 12, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the Department of Health and Human Services? If yes, confirm:
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
• You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• Your grade is equivalent to or above the grade level of the vacancy AND
• Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center page (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ctap/).
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center. (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/)
4.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and/or education and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for Senior Child Care Program Specialist , GS-101-14
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience and meets the Additional Qualification Requirements for Senior Child Care Program Specialist, GS-101-14.
For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Analyze and develop laws, regulations, and policies that govern the administration of child care programs.
4.
Develop, track, and maintain short- and long-term plans and objectives that include new initiatives and ongoing work.
5.
Identify and implement priorities related to child care programs regulations, policy, guidance and data analysis.
6.
Advise internal stakeholders on a variety of complex regulations and technical policy guidance.
7.
Identify and analyze program trends, achievements, and best practices, as well as gaps or concerns.
8.
Serve as expert on various intra-office and Federal workgroups and partnership efforts to address policy and related issues surrounding child care and/or early childhood education programs.
9.
Research, analyze, and draft recommendations and comments regarding proposed legislation and regulations, or other statutory, regulatory, and policy issues related to child care and/or early childhood development programs.
10.
Attend national, regional, and State conferences, professional meetings, symposia, and seminars as a representative of the agency.
11.
Coordinates and consults with internal and external stakeholders on policy, regulatory and other issues as appropriate.
12.
Advise management on critical objectives not met and recommend corrective action.
13.
Prepare and present briefings or analyses materials regarding child care program trends, achievements, and best practices, as well gaps or concerns.
14.
Develop regulations, program instructions, budget documents, and guidelines concerning a child care program.
15.
Prepare a variety of position papers, issue analyses, briefing documents, and data fact sheets concerning child care program operations.
16.
Outline options and prepare comprehensive recommendations to ensure the development and implementation of effective child care and/or early childhood programs.
17.
Develop technical responses to complex policy issues concerning child care and/or other early childhood programs.