NSA-19-091 CYP AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE – BAHRAIN
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
MERIT PROMOTION PROGRAM

PLEASE READ THE “HOW TO APPLY” SECTION CAREFULLY FOR INSTRUCTION
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT: applicationbahrain@me.navy.mil

All Resumes/CVs not received by the closing date will NOT receive consideration.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN THE NON-CONSIDERATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

ANNOUNCEMENT #: NSA-19-091
OPENING DATE: 28-NOV-2019       CLOSING DATE: 07-DEC-2019
POSITION: CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAM ASSISTANT

PP-SERIES-GRADE: BG-1702-04 /05/06
APPOINTMENT TYPE: FULL TIME / PERM
MONTHLY SALARY RANGE: BD349.873- 572.423
HOUR OF DUTY: 40 HRS (Shift Work)
LOCATION: MWR, NSA BAHRAIN
VACANCIES: 06

WHO MAY APPLY: BAHRAINI CITIZENS; NON-U.S. CITIZEN FAMILY MEMBERS- FAMILY MEMBERS OF DOD CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE AND/OR MILITARY SPOUSES; ARAB NATIONALS; THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS; CURRENT BG EMPLOYEES.

ABOUT THE JOB:

This position is located in the Child and Youth, MWR, NSA Bahrain. The purpose of the Child and Youth (CY) Program Assistant is to provide appropriate developmental care and instruction for children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years in one or more CY programs. Develops schedules and activity plans. Reviews and provides input into schedules and activity plans developed by CY program Assistants, GS 1702-02 and GS 1702-03. Ensures that program plans and activities incorporate the observed needs of individual children and youth. Implements activities and special events that meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of children and youth. Incorporates special instructions provided by parents such as special dietary needs, physical needs, or other information that may affect the child or youth’s experience in the program. Demonstrates, instructs, leads and facilitates planned and spontaneous program activities. Promotes and models safety, fitness, health and nutrition practices. Helps arrange for and/ or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable. Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity area and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Sets up displays and bulletin boards. Inventories equipment on a recurring basis and recommends replenishing damaged, missing, and depleted supplies. Establishes a program environment that sustains participant interest and promotes positive interactions with other children, youth and adults. Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Provides care and supervision, oversight, and accountability for program participants in compliance with the Department of Defense (DOD), NAF Component, and local installation policies, guidance, and standards. Ensures children and youth (as applicable) depart with authorized person according to written parental instructions. Interacts professionally with employees, parents and local installation command personnel. Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child/ youth or program activates. Observes children and youth and documents developmental progression and/ or concerns. Uses the information in planning.

QUALIFICATIONS/EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification- standards/#url=Group-Standards

Education and experience requirements:

The following tables show the amount of education and/or experience required to qualify for positions covered by this standard

BG-04: Education: High school graduation or equivalent and/or General Experience: Three (3) Months.

BG-05: Education: 1 year above high school and/or General Experience: Six (6) Months.

BG-06: Education: 2 years above high school and/or General Experience: One (1) Year.

Specialized experience is experience typically in or related to the work of the position that has equipped the applicant with the r knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to perform successfully the duties of the position.

You must meet ALL qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

To qualify for this position, your resume/CV must show sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes/CVs that do not reflect the necessary experience/education to meet the qualification standards for the job will not be referred for consideration.

Generally, current BG Civilian employees applying for BG jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Eligible applicants will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience or related education as reflected on their resume/CV.

Please note: If you do not identify the name and phone number of each employer, the title of each job performed (including pay plan and grade if applicable), as well as the start and ending dates (Month/Year) of employment in your Resume/CV your application will NOT be referred for consideration.

Candidates MUST ensure:

Work experience clearly shows knowledge of the subject matter pertinent to the position.
Number of hours (40/48hrs) performed per week.
Technical skills to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicant must be able to speak, read, write and understand English fluently.
Applicant must be 18 years of age at the time of application.
Applicants other than Bahraini/Arab Nationals must be registered in LMRA.
Applicants whose sponsors are exempted from LMRA should provide valid proof of exemption.
A Current Good Conduct Certificate dated within 3 months of this announcement will be requested at the time of Job Offer.
VISA, PASSPORT, AND CPR MUST BE VALID FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AT APPLICATION RECEIPT DATE.
Position has a varied work schedule inclusive of weekend and evening hours; may require irregular working hours when special events occur.
The work requires considerable walking, standing, bending, stooping and lifting up to 40 pounds.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Resume or CV (ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTOS/PICTURES). One resume ONLY. Multiple resumes/applications will not be accepted.
Transcripts (if qualifying on basis of education)
Copy of Spouse’s PCS order/Dependent entry approval for Non-U.S. Citizen Spouses
Copy of SF-50 (Internal Applicants)
Family Affiliation (Mandatory)
Copy of Passport & Work Residence Permit
Copy of CPR (Front and Back)
Applicants whose sponsors are exempted from LMRA should provide valid proof of exemption

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

All documents must be legible. No photos/pictures are permitted on resumes.
Do not submit training certificates, letters of appreciation, experience certificates and any documents not listed on this announcement.
Please provide information regarding any relatives currently employed by the U.S. Navy in Bahrain. The written statement should state if you have or do not have a family member working with the U. S. Navy. This information may be provided in your Resume/CV or in an attached statement. Failure to disclose any/all family affiliations may result non consideration of application or termination of employment.

o Full name of relative (as reflected on CPR Card), Relationship (e.g., spouse, brother, cousin, uncle, etc.), Job Title, and Department.

If all the required documents above are not provided by the closing date of the announcement, your resume/CV will not receive consideration.

HOW TO APPLY

**ANY** applicant within the “WHO MAY APPLY” section may now submit online at: applicationbahrain@me.navy.mil

•Your application MUST have the Announcement Number in the subject line of your e-mailed application
(i.e. NSA-19-XXX) AND be received by the closing date. If this requirement is not met your application will not be considered.

Your application WILL NOT be considered if this information is not in the e-mail subject line.
Failure to submit applicable required documents (as attachments) may result in your application not being considered.
Your resume will not be kept on file – it will only be used for this announced vacancy. If you wish to apply for another vacancy then you will have to send in another resume.
PLEASE DO NOT submit your documents as pictures (.JPEG, .JPG, .PNG, .GIF). Documents/Attachments other than PDF or Word Files will not be considered, and will result in the non-consideration of your application.
PLEASE DO NOT submit your documents as ZIP files. Documents/Attachments other than PDF or Word Files will not be considered, and will result in the non-consideration of your application.

SPONSORSHIP

Initial employment provides for the sponsorship of the selectee only. Family sponsorship will be considered after the completion of six months of employment at the discretion of the Commander, Naval Support Activity.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Department of Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Once your completed application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The candidates rated eligible will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. No notifications are given regarding receipt or status of your application. You will only be notified if you are selected for the position.

** Please note that HROBahrain@me.navy.mil is for INQUIRIES ONLY. Do NOT submit your resume to this e-mail. **