Hybrid CYS Training Specialist NF-04 presso Department of the Army

CYS Training Specialist NF-04

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): West Point, New York

Salary Range: $70448 - $91582 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located at the School Age Center (SAC), West Point, NY. This position is eligible for the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. This position is Mission and Weather Essential. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.

Major Duties:

• Plan and implement a comprehensive training and professional development program that promotes positive growth and development of children and youth IAW all applicable regulations and standards.
• Designs, administers and conducts the Foundation, Annual/On-Going training requirements based on course outlines. Conducts training both on-the-job and in classroom settings based on developed training plan.
• Designs and implements annual CYS program plan to include training goals and objectives, plan to meet individual staff needs, curriculum framework that encompasses the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children/youth.
• Observes in appropriate program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess and evaluate staff competency and provide feedback.
• Manages program to budget. Conducts written analyses of budget variances, and prepares justification for funding of program resource requirements. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Education must have been directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). (QUALIFICATION 1) Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher that included or was supplemented by major study (at least 24 semester hours) in child development (including directly related behavioral science), childhood education, or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled consistent with: For positions in School-Age facilities: The education must have been in child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education, youth development, youth administration, education, home economics, physical education, elementary education, special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled such as related behavioral science. OR Combination of education and experience as follows: (QUALIFICATION 2): Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in an appropriate CYS field commensurate with the program assigned as indicated above, plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described in the fields appropriate to the position. Appropriate experience and course work must be comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described above. In addition to meeting one of the requirements above QUALIFICATION 1 or QUALIFICATION 2) candidate must also possess: 1. At least twelve (12) months experience working in child and youth programs. 2. At least one year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. 3. The ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 4. Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff. 5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 6. The physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs, walk, bend, stoop and stand on a routine basis. Duties may involve working both indoors and outdoors.

How to Apply: You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically: (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): C2SCNAFCY-25-12724243. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 08/05/2025 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12724243. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions. Additional Benefit and Incentive information: CYS employees have access to the Civilian Employment Assignment Tool (CEAT), which promotes career continuity by allowing seamless transfers between Army installations during PCS moves or self-initiated career changes. This initiative helps reduce staffing gaps, retains experienced personnel, and supports long-term career growth within the Army CYS system. CYS employees also enjoy a range of exclusive Department of Defense (DoD) civilian benefits, including: Free on-post gym membership through MWR (Morale, Welfare, and Recreation) Access to cost-effective on-base housing. Commissary and Post Exchange (PX) shopping privileges. Discounted tickets and tours for attractions such as Disneyland, SeaWorld, and other major theme parks. Outdoor recreation rentals and excursions via MWR, including camping, boating, and equipment rentals. Access to on-base pools and family-friendly parks As of June 1st: Child and Youth Services (CYS) employees will receive a 100% Employee Discount on their first child rate childcare fee. Additionally, all CYS employees will receive a 25% Employee Discount on their second child and any additional children in the household. Working for Army CYS not only supports the military mission. It also offers a meaningful, stable career with exceptional benefits for both employees and their families.

Application Deadline: 2025-08-05