Educational Specialist

Summary This vacancy is for a GS-1701-7, Educational Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, TRACEN PETALUMA CG MORALE WELFARE AND RECREATION BRANCH in PETALUMA, California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. Apply for this exciting position to support U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) missions of safeguarding our Nation's maritime interests in the heartland, in the ports, at sea, and around the globe.Major Duties: You will serve as an Educational Specialist in a Child Development Center performing a variety of daily operational administrative and child development related duties. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Assisting in the operation of a developmental program that impacts the growth and development of children and preparing reports relevant to Coast Guard regulations, state/regulations and local instructions. Monitoring the Child Development Center food program and maintaining health history records and physician reports for all children and staff. Substituting to provide oversight and leadership to other teachers in the absence of a lead teacher, and monitoring caregivers to ensure policies and procedures are followed. Assisting in the distribution and balancing of work assignments of lower graded caregivers and substituting in classrooms when required. Working with parents to promote understanding of their child's growth and development and encouraging parents' participation in school programs. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information