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Child Development Center Director

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Child Development Center Director job at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego, California, run by Commander, Navy Installations Command. The director leads a center serving over 200 children of eligible patrons and supervises staff. The position is a test designated position, so drug testing applies.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Oversee staff performance and child safety in a center with over 200 children.
  • Set program policies and make sure the child development curriculum is carried out.
  • Manage the center budget, funding requests, and financial reporting.
  • Track inspections and accreditation follow-up, and fix any problems found.
  • Oversee facility upkeep, repair requests, and renovation projects.
  • Work with parents, volunteers, and installation command staff.

Do you qualify for NF-4?

With experience: You need full-time work experience with children or youth. With a bachelor's or higher degree in a qualifying field, you need four years. With the education-and-experience combination, you need three years plus the required coursework.

With education: A bachelor's or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education (concentration in ECE), Home Economics (early childhood emphasis), Child Care Administration, or a related field. Or a combination of education and experience, where the education includes courses in a child-related field and at least 24 higher-level semester hours.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, limited to two pages, Times New Roman 10-point or larger, one-inch margins
  • Official transcripts only; diplomas and degree audits are not accepted
  • Notice of separation if claiming NAF BBA priority consideration
  • Sponsor's PCS orders and marriage certificate if claiming Military Spouse Preference
  • DD-214 Member-4 page and supporting documents if claiming Veterans' Preference
  • Most recent SF-50 or PAR if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Completed online questionnaire

How you will be rated: Your resume is first checked for basic eligibility. Qualified resumes are then rated on knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) using a set rating criteria. Missing official transcripts results in an ineligible rating. The selecting official may choose to interview.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your official transcripts show your name, school, degree type, conferral date, and major.
  • Keep your resume to two pages in Times New Roman 10-point or larger with one-inch margins, since the system blocks longer files.
  • Show specific experience with children or youth, with dates and hours, so it can be rated against the KSAs.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time.

Incentives and relocation: $15K sign on bonus. Relocation expenses are reimbursed; a PCS move is authorized. Employees also get a discount on child care fees for eligible children.

Conditions of employment:

  • Test designated position with pre-employment and random drug testing
  • E-Verify check; any discrepancies must be resolved
  • Pre-employment physical, proof of immunizations, and free of communicable diseases
  • Security clearance as needed
  • Direct deposit or electronic fund transfer within first 30 days
  • 1-year probationary period may be required
  • Installation Records Check (IRC) required for child care staff
  • Automatic disqualification for certain sexual, child-victim, or felony drug convictions
  • Marijuana use is illegal under federal law; a positive test can withdraw the job offer

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$105,655 – $115,880 per year
Pay scale and grade
NF-4 · Nonappropriated fund
Location
Point Loma Complex, San Diego, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
General Education And Training (1701)
Announcement
27-13106232

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