Supervisory Youth Programs Specialist- AUTHORITY

Overview

Open & closing dates 01/29/2026 to 05/29/2026. Salary $46,137 to $109,959 per year. Area has a high cost of living. Pay scale & grade NH 2.

Location FEW vacancies in the following location:
Hanscom AFB, MA

Remote job:
No. Telework eligible:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required:

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed:
No. Appointment type:
Permanent.

Work schedule:

Full-time. Service:
Competitive. Promotion potential:
None. Job family (Series). Supervisory status:
Yes. Security clearance:
Drug test:
Yes. Financial disclosure:
Bargaining unit status. Announcement number: AFMC-MAA. Control number: .

This job is open to:
Clarification from the agency. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Youth Center, ensuring that all Youth Programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Represents Youth Programs with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Responsible for the financial operation of the Youth Programs, the facilities, grounds, equipment, health and safety.
• Ensures program meets established financial goals.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Direct Deposit:
  All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Male must be registered for Selective Service, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
• The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This position may require travel
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• This position is a childcare/youth services position subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law (PL) 101-647
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler’s Certification
• Works uncommon tour of duty to include weekends and evenings. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis
• Pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every three years and specified immunizations are required. lAW AFI 34-801
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. Incumbent must possess and be able to maintain an appropriate, valid driver’s license. An annual driving record check is required
• Must complete additional training requirements as specified by program guidance and Flight Chief. Training may be conducted during weekend and evening hours
• Physical exertion required such as climbing steps and lifting up to 25 pounds

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Degree: that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:


Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-01, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in applying the professional knowledge of youth and teen development principles, practices, and techniques across various developmental stages. This includes planning, organizing, and directing youth program functions, as well as mentoring, motivating, and appraising staff.

Experience also covers financial, budget, and resource management in accordance with Air Force policies. This is coupled with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to promote programs, train staff, and resolve problems.

NOTE:

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