SUPERVISORY CHILD AND YOUTH SPECIALIST, GS-1701-13
United States Air Force
09.1998 - 01.2026
I was the Chief of Child and Youth Services Flight, responsible for managing 151 staff members and overseeing various projects to ensure positive outcomes.
I advise the staff on management policies, procedures, and directives as well as ensure compliance with federal regulations, occupational health and safety rules, security requirements, resource constraints, change management principles, and Air Force recruitment and hiring policies.
I also ensured all personnel management actions and decisions adhere to EEO concepts and were free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.
I resolved employee complaints in accordance with Air Force policy.
I identify position requirements, select or recommend candidates for positions, and appraise the performance of supervisors and employees directly supervised.
Additionally, I approve overtime and comp time, recommend awards for all personnel, and oversaw the fiscal aspects of the flight's budgets.
Key responsibilities as the Chief of Child and Youth Services Flight were to ensure the safety and well-being of all Children in Child and Youth Programs.
I ensured compliance with various regulations and requirements, provided technical advice to internal and external customers, and evaluated programs to improve our service to customers.
This includes ensuring the maintenance of facilities, vehicles, sports fields, and equipment to provide a safe and healthy environment.
I also oversaw the correction of deficiencies within established timelines and ensured documentation was in place for upcoming assessments.
In addition to the safety and well-being of programs, I was also responsible for the preparation, management, execution, and fiscal oversight of the flight's appropriated and non-appropriated fund budgets.
This includes compiling and submitting budgets, accurately preparing budget estimates, and implementing budgetary principles to control activity supplies, equipment, and funds.
I regularly monitor the monthly financial status of assigned programs and worked towards financial solvency per established goals.
Additionally, I collaborate with facility managers to submit Unfunded Requirements on time to acquire needed items to keep Child and Youth Programs within Air Force standards.
I received specialized training in air transportation, covering airlifting general cargo, mail, passengers, and industrial safety.
I also received valuable training in Material Handling Equipment, such as 25-40 K-loaders, 4-10K forklifts, 15-54 passenger buses, and baggage conveyors.
My responsibilities included preparing and maintaining records and reports, developing patience, essential leadership skills, and team-building abilities.
As a member of the Air Terminal Operation Center, I gained proficiency in problem-solving and needs assessment, facilitating smooth information flow between seven work centers.
I also coordinated with various base agencies to meet all inbound international aircraft.
Additionally, I attended the Non-commissioned Officer preparatory course, where I learned supervisory principles.
In my role as a squadron project manager, I ensured that all squadron personnel, both military and civilian, were trained and ready to deploy.
I also assisted in writing training programs, proofreading material, and teaching and evaluating personnel on required tasks.
Furthermore, I served as the safety and facility representative for the squadron, where I initiated, maintained, and reviewed marking and consignment instructions used by the Department of Defense.
I also notified relevant parties of changes in routing and documentation to ensure prompt clearance and shipment.
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