CYS Training Specialist NF-04.

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.
• Design, administer and conduct the Foundation, Annual/On-Going training requirements based on course outlines. Conduct training both on-the-job and in classroom settings based on developed training plan.
• Design and implement 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.
• Observe in appropriate program settings throughout all hours of operation to assess and evaluate staff competency and provide feedback.
• Manage program to budget. Conduct written analyses of budget variances, and prepare justification for funding of program resource requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages or less and 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 and experience:

• 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: 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.
• At least twelve (12) months experience working in child and youth programs.
• 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.
• Ability to plan and organize work, analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions.
• Experience in planning and conducting training for child and youth staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Note: Education must have been directly related to the position to be filled (general psychology/sociology courses are not qualifying). Proof of education is required at the time of application.

Requirements

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• The Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained.
• Satisfactory performance, successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required.
• Travel to on and off post locations required.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy to include annual influenza vaccinations.

Additional Information

Area of Consideration: This job is open to candidates who live in the local commuting area (50 mile radius) of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Manual Application Option: If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. Contact the servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section to request a copy of the application form. Submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00PM CST on 08/19/2026.

PCS Costs: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized.

Allowances and Differentials: 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 driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.

After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. 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 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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