About the opportunity
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to 1 Special Operations Force Support Squadron. The incumbent serves as the early childhood education specialist for all child care programs including child development centers, preschools, family child care, school-age, special needs programs, volunteer, hourly care programs, food service, and custodial. The role exercises supervisory controls over the largest child development programs training programs at AFSOC, Hurlburt Field, ensuring geographically separated Child Development and Youth Programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $89,508 to $116,362 per year
- Federal employee benefits including health and retirement programs
- Direct deposit
Who can apply?
- Must meet OPM Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements for the GS-1701, General Education and Training Series
- Degree in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, or a combination of experience and education equivalent to a major
- Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems
- Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements (one year at the GS-11 level)
Required documents
- Online Application Questionnaire
- Resume (must not exceed two pages, minimum 10 pt font, and include hours worked per week and dates of employment)
- Transcripts (copies required if qualifying on education)
- SF-50 (most recent Notification of Personnel Action and SF-50 reflecting highest grade held, if applicable)
- Veterans' documentation (such as DD-Form 214 and SF-15, if claiming veteran preference)
When to apply
- Applications open on August 27, 2026
- Application deadline is September 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account
- Review the job announcement and requirements
- Complete the application questionnaire
- Upload all required supporting documents such as your resume and transcripts
- Click the Submit My Application button before the deadline
Additional information
- This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date
- Position is located at Hurlburt Field, Florida
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Early childhood education specialists with supervisory experience in large-scale programs.
- Professionals with a degree in education or a related field looking for a leadership role in a military support environment.
- Candidates experienced in managing regulatory compliance for child development and youth programs.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is located at Hurlburt Field, Florida, and requires on-site presence.
- Applicants must meet strict time-in-grade requirements if applying via merit promotion.
- The role involves oversight of geographically separated programs, which may require travel or complex coordination.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for an experienced educator looking to transition into a high-level supervisory role within the Air Force Special Operations Command. It offers the chance to influence early childhood education standards and program operations at a significant scale.
Our take
Education professionals with strong leadership backgrounds and the necessary specialized experience should apply. Those who do not meet the GS-11 time-in-grade or educational requirements will find this role less suitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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