CYS Functional Technology Specialist NF-04
Fort Irwin, CA - USA
Job Summary
This position is located at Fort Irwin California.
Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week:
- First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
- Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees)
- Incentives will not be paid/.
- Serves as a Child and Youth Services (CYS) Functional Technology Specialist with responsibility for integrating technology into all aspects of CYS operations.
- Works closely with installation Information Systems Officer and Director of Information Management to develop and implement technology procedures and actions to support CYS programming for children and youth and CYS administrative operations.
- Applies professional knowledge to oversee and support implementation of the Child and Youth Management Information System (CYMS) to include collecting accurate accounting and reporting of funds.
- Ensures operations of CYS Technology Labs are in accordance with all applicable regulations and standards.
- Designs and implements a comprehensive Educational Technology Program for School-age children Middle School youth and Teens attending CYS programs. Integrates technology into Service Areas.
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- All required background checks of AR 215-3 and the Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained including Child and Youth Tier 1 background investigation.
- Satisfactory performance successful completion of training requirements and demonstrated on the job competency is required. Travel to on and off post locations required.
- Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health freedom from communicable disease and immunizations IAW current Army and DoD policy to include annual influenza vaccinations.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
Substantial college coursework or professional certificates from trade school(s) or demonstrated competence in computer science information technology or related field.
In addition candidate must possess:
1. Knowledge of child and youth programs education/recreation programs for youth or a combination of knowledge in all fields related to child/youth development or related field.
2. Knowledge/demonstrated skill in working with Microsoft Windows and Windows applications; Intranet/Internet database applications; email administration web page design/development and server administration; setting up network printers and other peripherals.
3. Ability to trouble shoot hardware printers LAN equipment scanner server and software and swap/replace/upgrade equipment.
4. Ability to plan and organize work analyze problems to identify significant factors gather pertinent data and propose solutions..
In addition to the above qualifications candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered Highly Preferred or Best Qualified:
- Successful completion of a 4-year college or university with coursework in computer science information technology or a closely related field highly desirable.
- Experience using CYMS 3.1 or another automated database for child and youth programs *experience must be listed on your resume
Proof of education is required at the time of application. Note: Education must be directly related to the position to be filled. General Education courses do not count toward the credit total.
Area of Consideration
- This job is open to candidates who reside Worldwide (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00PM CST on 09/10/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies throughout the program. Management has the right to assign staff to locations as mission requires.
- Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
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Required Experience:
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