EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN (CHILD DEVELOPMENT)

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 Education and Training Technician Series, 1702 GS-06: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of child development program rules and procedures extending training and experience to plan and perform a wide variety of interrelated child care assignments and resolve a wide range of problems.

Extensive knowledge of early child development theory, methodology and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and nutritional development to effectively interact with the children and adapt activities from OSD approved curricula as necessary for the individual needs of the child. Knowledge of child development program procedures to ensure processes such as receiving children from parents, maintaining accurate count of children, seeing children home at the end of the day are properly carried out.

Ensure established procedures for preventing, treating and reporting all child injury, illness and/or abuse and neglect are adhered to. OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above.

Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. GS-07: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of child development program rules and procedures extending training and experience to plan and perform a wide variety of interrelated child care assignments and resolve a wide range of problems.

Extensive knowledge of early child development theory, methodology and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and nutritional development to effectively interact with the children and adapt activities from OSD approved curricula as necessary for the individual needs of the child. Knowledge of child development program procedures to ensure processes such as receiving children from parents, maintaining accurate count of children, seeing children home at the end of the day are properly carried out.

Ensure established procedures for preventing, treating and reporting all child injury, illness and/or abuse and neglect are adhered to. GS-07: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of child development program rules and procedures extending training and experience to plan and perform a wide variety of interrelated child care assignments and resolve a wide range of problems.

Extensive knowledge of early child development theory, methodology and practices relating to physical, intellectual, social and nutritional development to effectively interact with the children and adapt activities from OSD approved curricula as necessary for the individual needs of the child. Knowledge of child development program procedures to ensure processes such as receiving children from parents, maintaining accurate count of children, seeing children home at the end of the day are properly carried out.

Ensure established procedures for preventing, treating and reporting all child injury, illness and/or abuse and neglect are adhered to. OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related to this position which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above.

Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. GS-06: FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. GS-07: FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS FOR CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. GS-07: FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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: FOR GS-06: Knowledge of basic principles of the classified titled or related field. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writitng. Ability to learn basic techniques of the classified title.

Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Ability to plan and organize work, and consult effectively with co-workers. FOR GS-07: Knowledge of comprehensive child development requirements, policies, procedures and processes. Knowledge of appropriate early childhood guidance practices, techniques and programs.

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. Skill in communicating factual and procedural information clearly, orally and in writing. 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. Ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Ability and skill to lead subordinate employees and foster effective working relationship with others. (Continue....)

SUMMARY: This is a developmental position GS-06 Target GS-07; this position may be filled at the GS-06 or GS-07 grade level. The individual selected for the GS-06-Target-GS-07 position may be promoted to the target level without further competition upon meeting any legal and regulatory requirements. GS-06: The primary purpose of this position is this is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of 5W-SCPD#9GL54 GS-1702-07.

Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance standard core personnel document/core document. GS-07: 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) employees, nonappropriated 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.

01DUTIES

Responsible for technical program oversight of the lower graded assistants, lead program assistant, and technicians providing them mentoring, training and instruction. Provides age appropriate developmental care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Ensures a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for all children. Prepares daily activities for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age that supports the inclusion of children with special needs.