CYS Administrator NF-04
Job Location:
Fort Carson, CO - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
This position is located at Fort Carson Colorado.
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week:
- First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
- Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
- Incentives and bonuses will not be paid.
- Has the oversight and responsibility for the operation integration coordination and oversight of an installation Child and Youth Delivery System IAW all applicable regulations and standards.
- Ensures staff follow risk management procedures (i.e. abuse prevention identification and reporting procedures; accident prevention etc.). Develops policies procedures and SOPs to support program goals.
- Plans and supervises administration of the center-based system to include full day part day preschool before and after school age programs hourly special needs programs/services and summer camps for school age children.
- Establishes and oversees food service program for centers and quarters-based programs ensuring compliance with Army and USDA food program policies and procedures to include proper meal components and food service/preparation and storage.
- Recruits and hires qualified personnel utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions. Supervises staff assigned directly to the delivery system and evaluates employees based on established performance standards.
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
- The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.
- Satisfactory performance successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required.
- Travel to on and off post locations required.
- Job requires working both in and out of doors.
- Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health freedom from communicable disease and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy to include annual influenza vaccinations.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
(QUALIFICATION 1) Successful completion of a 4 year college or university degree with a major course of study or substantial course work which directly relates to a CYS field: early childhood elementary secondary special education child and youth development psychology youth program administration or a closely related field.
OR
(QUALIFICATION 2) A combination of education and experience. Successful completion of at least 24 semester hours in a major course of study in education or a field appropriate to education plus appropriate work experience that provided knowledge skills and abilities directly related to the duties described.
In addition to the requirements mentioned above (QUALIFICATION 1 or QUALIFICATION 2) candidates must possess the following:
1. Demonstrated twelve (12) months work experience in at least two (2) CYS program types (FCC SAS etc.) that included management of a child or youth program. The work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.
2. Knowledge of management analysis personnel development and APF and NAF funding and oversight relationship to CYS programs.
3. Ability to plan and organize work analyze problems to identify significant factors gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
4. Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills and the ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences..
In addition to the above qualifications candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered Highly Preferred or Best Qualified:
Highly preferred candidates will possess ALL the following:
- Experience with business and financial acumen.
- Experience with leading Child Development Center staff.
- Experience achieving NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accreditation.
Applicants meeting the highly preferred criteria position will be referred first to the Selecting Official.
All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.
Proof of education is required at the time of application.
Area of Consideration
- This job is open to candidates who live worldwide.
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00PM CST on 10/14/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Governments interest.
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
- Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
- Before you apply take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
- Inside you will find helpful tips insights and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
- Click this URL to view the kit: more information about NAF HRO go to the link an added employee incentive the Department of Defense (DoD) granted approval to extend temporary limited commissary privileges (excluding the purchase of tobacco or alcohol products) to CYS employees. This temporary approval expires 31 December 2026.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
