Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Summary can be found in the Duties section below. Duties Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the oversight and coordinate specialized developmental care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age in the child development program. To serve as a senior educational technician and provide support and guidance to appropriated fund (APF) and non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees, and other employees as assigned. Facilitates appropriate instruction for children in assigned areas of responsibility. The incumbent may be designated as the supervisor on duty, as needed, in operation of the center during extended hours and in the absence of the Assistant Director and/or Director. Duties: 1. Responsible for technical program oversight of program assistants, lead program assistants, and technicians providing them mentoring, training and instruction. 2. Provides age-appropriate developmental care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. 3. Ensures a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for all children. Serves as a facility safety monitor: conducts daily indoor and outdoor, fire, safety and health inspections of the facility prior to opening. 4. Prepares daily activities for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age that supports the inclusion of children with special needs. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, for the GS-1702, Education and Training Technician Series. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the NJ-I (or higher) pay band (GS-04 general schedule equivalent) or equivalent in other pay systems. One year of specialized experience includes 1) Providing a working knowledge of Child Development regulations, procedures, and processes. 2) Using knowledge of early child development theory, methodology, and practices relating to physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development. 3) Applying knowledge of Child Development Center regulations, programs, and operations. 4) Developing creative and innovative activity and special program plans. 5) Promoting and fostering effective working relationships with others and to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. 6) Ensuring the safety and hygiene of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space and proper management of equipment. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of comprehensive child development requirements, policies, procedures, and processes. Knowledge of appropriate early childhood guidance practices, techniques, and programs. 2. Knowledge of physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and nutritional stages of development of young children in applying basic child development principles, concepts, practices to perform CDC operation assignments. 3. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 4. Ability to adapt planned activities for children's individual skills. Ability to ensure the safety and hygiene of children through constant supervision, effective arrangement of space and proper management of equipment. 5. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. 6. Ability and skill to lead subordinate employees and foster effective working relationship with others. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.