Supervisory Child Development Specialist
Air Force Civilian Service, San Antonio, TX, United States
Overview
Imagine leading programs that directly shape the daily lives of over 40,000 military-connected children across the Air Force's largest Child and Youth Services Flight. This is a role where your leadership strengthens military readiness from the heart of the community — ensuring service members deploy with confidence knowing their families are thriving. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is hiring a Supervisory Youth Program Specialist (Assistant Flight Chief), GS-1701-12, at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, San Antonio, TX.
Primary Purpose of the Position
Serves as the Assistant Flight Chief and second-in-command of the Child and Youth Services Flight, providing direct oversight of School Age and Youth Programs. Plans, directs, and evaluates youth development programs; supervises Senior Leader Program Managers and program staff; manages appropriated and nonappropriated fund budgets; ensures compliance with DoD, Air Force, and national accreditation standards; builds community partnerships with military families and installation leadership; and ensures continuity of care during contingency operations.
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $90,823 – $118,072 based on experience.
11 Federal Holidays each year
13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
13-26 days of paid vacation per year based on length of employment
No waiting period for health insurance for you and your family
Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Basic Benefits Plan
Social Security
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), with 1% automatic agency contribution and up to 5% matching
Qualifications and Requirements
A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. Qualifying fields include: child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education.
Knowledge of youth development principles, practices, and program management sufficient to plan, direct, and evaluate multi-site youth programs
Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and national accreditation standards applicable to Child and Youth Services programs
Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a diverse workforce of program managers and youth development professionals
Ability to manage budgets supporting large-scale program operations
Knowledge of safety, health, and regulatory compliance requirements for youth program environments
Equal Opportunity Employer:
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
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Imagine leading programs that directly shape the daily lives of over 40,000 military-connected children across the Air Force's largest Child and Youth Services Flight. This is a role where your leadership strengthens military readiness from the heart of the community — ensuring service members deploy with confidence knowing their families are thriving. The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is hiring a Supervisory Youth Program Specialist (Assistant Flight Chief), GS-1701-12, at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, San Antonio, TX.
Primary Purpose of the Position
Serves as the Assistant Flight Chief and second-in-command of the Child and Youth Services Flight, providing direct oversight of School Age and Youth Programs. Plans, directs, and evaluates youth development programs; supervises Senior Leader Program Managers and program staff; manages appropriated and nonappropriated fund budgets; ensures compliance with DoD, Air Force, and national accreditation standards; builds community partnerships with military families and installation leadership; and ensures continuity of care during contingency operations.
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: $90,823 – $118,072 based on experience.
11 Federal Holidays each year
13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
13-26 days of paid vacation per year based on length of employment
No waiting period for health insurance for you and your family
Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Basic Benefits Plan
Social Security
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), with 1% automatic agency contribution and up to 5% matching
Qualifications and Requirements
A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. Qualifying fields include: child development, early childhood education, home economics (early childhood emphasis), elementary education, special education.
Knowledge of youth development principles, practices, and program management sufficient to plan, direct, and evaluate multi-site youth programs
Knowledge of DoD, Air Force, and national accreditation standards applicable to Child and Youth Services programs
Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a diverse workforce of program managers and youth development professionals
Ability to manage budgets supporting large-scale program operations
Knowledge of safety, health, and regulatory compliance requirements for youth program environments
Equal Opportunity Employer:
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
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