CYS Facility Director NF-04
Job Location:
Frederick, MD - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
This position is located at Fort Detrick Maryland.
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 will not be paid.
- Incumbent is responsible for the administration of the facility to include implementation of budgeting and financial management personnel management program operations special needs and compliance among other tasks.
- Serves as a first level supervisor for assigned staff. Supervises staff to include assigning work conducting performance reviews and approving leave. Makes decisions on work and administrative issues presented by subordinate supervisors.
- Ensures the implementation of a developmentally appropriate CYS program that promotes the social emotional physical and cognitive growth of children and youth.
- Provides program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of children in accordance with Federal DoD Service and local policies and standards.
- Ensures the program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Prepares and executes Appropriated fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) budgets for the center.
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- This position has been identified as having regular contact with children under the age of 18. In accordance with Section 231 of the Crime Control Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-647 codified at 34 U.S.C. 20351) and DoD Instruction 1402.05.
- Favorably adjudicated background checks are required.
- Position is subject to immunization requirements as a condition of employment for working with children and youth.
- Employee is required to obtain appropriate immunization against communicable diseases in accordance with recommendations from the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP which includes the influenza vaccine.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical and subsequent physicals thereafter provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease.
- Must complete all DoD and Service training requirements within the specified time including orientation initial and annual ongoing training requirements and any required certifications.
- Must maintain current CPR First Aid and Food Handlers certifications.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Tour of duty may include nights weekends and holidays.
- Occasional indoor and outdoor field trips may be required.
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:
Education: Bachelors degree or advanced degree in child development early childhood education elementary or secondary education home economics special education or other fields appropriate to the position.
- For positions in Child Development Facilities: The education must have been in child development early childhood education home economics (early childhood emphasis) elementary education special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled such as directly related behavioral science.
- For positions in Youth Facilities: The education must have been in youth development youth administration secondary education home economics physical education elementary education special education or other fields appropriate to the position to be filled such as directly related behavioral science.
- For positions in School-Age facilities the education must have been in any of the fields above.
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Experience:
Candidate must also possess all of the following: Minimum of 24 months experience working in group programs with children/youth as well as demonstrated knowledge in theories and principals of child/youth development which must include 12 months of demonstrated experience in managing an entire cycle of operation of a CYS facility to include budgeting facility management supply management program development program implementation curriculum oversight hiring selections training and supervision of personnel.
Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.
Area of Consideration
- This job is open to candidates 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 09/30/2026 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.
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.
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