Duties

• Serves as a Child and Youth Services Nurse with responsibility for all health support services in CYS programs.
• Coordinates and/or provides specialized training to and oversight of staff responsible for providing services to children/youth who have more complex health care needs.
• Assists in training of staff, providers, volunteers and/or parents on health related topics.
• Conducts routine health/sanitation inspections of CYS Services programs using Army standardized checklists. Assists/supports facilities/homes in maintaining appropriate standards for condition, health, and sanitation.
• Serves as the primary liaison between CYS Services and the installation Community Health Nurse. Communicates with trainers, Special Needs Director, Environmental Health, schools, and physicians to clarify roles in health support/services.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/physical/background requirements for this position.
• Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
• A one-year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
• Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required
• May be subject to irregular hours, evening and or weekends.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
• Travel to on and off post locations may be required.
• Schedule may include irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Duties involve working both indoors and outdoors.
• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry up to 40lbs, walk, bend, stoop, and stand on a routine basis.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The following documents must be submitted with your application:
  
  
  PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
  
  To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  How to Apply
  You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

  • Electronically: (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): . Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.

  • Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

  Agency contact information

  CHRA NAF C2SC - Recruitment Branch

  Phone

  0000000000

  Email

  usarmy.apg.chra-hqs.mbx.naf-central-recruitment@army.mil

  Address

  EF-NAF-W0VCAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT HOOD HQ
  DO NOT MAIL
  Fort Hood, TX 76544
  US

  Next steps

  Applicants are encouraged to apply early in the announcement period to allow themselves ample time for application updates, if warranted. (E.g., to provide missing required documentation such as transcripts, high school diploma, etc. before announcement closes.) After we receive your complete application package your qualifications will be reviewed and assigned an initial rating. We will also review your application to make sure that your resume supports the answers given in the questionnaire. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. Based on your ranking you may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants may be sent based on cut off dates, the date order of application or other means outlined in the announcement text or in accordance with Army Regulation 215-3. You will be notified when your rating is determined. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualification and/or experience, you may lose consideration for the position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors and omissions may affect your eligibility.
  

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.