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Position Title: Child and Youth Program Assistant
Agency: Commander, Navy Installations
Announcement Number: NSAM1D Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, May 1, 2023 to Friday, June 30, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following: I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor.

I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2:  You must include documentation of your preference eligibility which includes: A copy of the PCS orders and your marriage certificate or license.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. For security clearance purposes, I am or will be 18 years of age or older prior to start of employment.

A. Yes

B. No

4. I am willing and able to submit to a pre-employment physical exam prior to employment.

A. Yes

B. No

5. This position requires selectee to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test. I am willing and able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug test.

A. Yes

B. No

6. Select the appointment type(s) you want to be considered for. You may mark all that apply, and must choose at least one response. Your response does not guarantee consideration for the appointment types marked, and you may or may not be considered for positions with the appointment types not marked.

A. I am willing and able to accept any appointment type.

B. I am willing and able to accept a permanent position where there is no defined employment end date.

C. I am willing and able to accept a term position of more than one year, but less than four years (i.e. the position is set to end when the term expires).

D. I am willing and able to accept a temporary position that will not exceed one year (e.g., many seasonal positions may be temporary).

7. Select the child and youth age group(s) you want to be considered for. You may mark all that apply, and must choose at least one response. Our employees work as a team to support ALL age groups as needed. Your response does not guarantee consideration for the age group(s) marked, and you may or may not be considered for positions with the age groups not marked.

A. I want to be considered for positions working with any/all age groups.

B. I want to be considered for positions working primarily with infants and toddlers (0 - 3 years) or preschoolers (3 - 6 years).

C. I want to be considered for positions working primarily with school-aged children (6 - 12 years) or youth and teens (10 - 17 years).

8. Select the programs and/or facilities you want to be considered for. You may mark all that apply, and must choose at least one response. Employees may be assigned to other programs for support as needed. Your response does not guarantee consideration for the programs(s) marked, and you may or may not be considered for positions at the programs not marked.

A. I want to be considered for positions at any/all programs and facilities.

B. I want to be considered for positions working primarily at the Child Development Center.

C. I want to be considered for positions working primarily in the Youth/Teen/School Age Care program.

D. I want to be considered for positions working primarily at another center or program.

9. This position requires selectee to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment. The background investigation may include all of some of the following: a review of any criminal history, past or current indebtedness, legal or illegal drug use, other factions that may impeded successful performance on the job. I am willing and able to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment for this position.

A. Yes

B. No

10. Are you a current or former Navy NAF employee that occupied a position within CNIC Headquarters, Region or Installation Human Resources Office? If yes, you must submit a copy of your Personnel Action Report (PAR) at time of application.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Do you live or work within the commute area of the duty location(s) listed for this position?

The commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a duty location that encompasses the localities in which people live or work and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to their usual employment.

A. Yes, I live or work within the commuting area of the duty location(s) listed for this position.

B. No, I do not live or work within the commuting area of the duty location(s) listed for this position.

2. This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). I am willing and able to submit to pre-employment and random drug testing (urinalysis) on a recurring basis.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I am willing and able to work an Flexible work schedule. This schedule describes work performed without a regularly scheduled tour of duty; hours are from 0-40 hours per week.

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in the Department of the Navy Nonappropriated Funds Employment. This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience to qualify for a Child and Youth Program Assistant. Failure to respond to the question(s) will result in an ineligible rating.

1. What is your highest level of education?

A. I have a 4-year degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre-K or Primary Education.

B. I have a 2-year degree in ECE, Child Development, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Youth Development, or other field related to Pre-K or Primary Education.

C. I have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School-Age (MSA) credential AND a high school diploma or equivalent.

D. I have a certificate of completion for the DoD-approved competency-based training courses AND a high school diploma or equivalent.

E. I have a certificate of completion for the child abuse courses and the DoD-approved competency-based training courses related to Positive Guidance, Safe Environments, and Healthy Environments AND a high school diploma or equivalent.

F. I have a high school diploma or equivalent.

G. I have none of the above.

2. How many years of experience do you have working with children and/or youth in a child and youth setting e.g. daycare center, youth clubs, etc.?

A. I have more than one (1) year of experience as described above.

B. I have 6-12 months of experience as described above.

C. I have less than 6 months of experience as described above.

D. I have no experience.

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3. How did you hear about this job?

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D. I searched the MWR website.

E. I saw it on a school or university announcement.

F. An agency employee told me about it.

G. My friend or family member told me about it.

H. I received a USAJOBS saved search email notification.

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