CYS Training Specialist NF-04

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 Child Development Center / School Age Center, West Point, NY. Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Available to MWR CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours). Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

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: Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Education must have been directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying).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 CDC, FCC or CLEOS - Early Childhood Education, Child Development and/or Elementary Education. For positions in SAS - Early Childhood/Child Development; Youth Development; Elementary Education, and/or Secondary Education. OR Combination of education and experience as follows: 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, candidates 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.

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 Announcement number C2SCNAFCY-25-12831046. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 11/18/2025 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. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application. 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. Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12831046. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us. To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application. 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: 2025-11-18