National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

Thunderbird Youth Academy

Oklahoma

Our mission is to provide work skills and alternative learning opportunities to meet the unique individual needs of students in order to increase positive behavioral and academic skills.

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Employment

Employment Opportunities

Employees of Thunderbird Youth Academy are considered unclassified state employees.  Current employees enjoy many benefits such as state holidays, family benefit allowance, flexible spending accounts (child care/medical), retirement system, SoonerSave state match and a state wellness program.

Thunderbird Youth Academy is a very rewarding place to work.  Our employees take pride in helping at-risk youth work to turn their lives around.

To apply for a TYA opening, go to www.opm.ok.gov then click on the OKCAREERS link. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the unclassified job section, then select a position and follow the online application process.  

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Oklahoma Military Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified females and minorities to apply.


TYA Job Announcements

Deputy Director    OPENS: 1-Feb-12     CLOSES:  14-Feb-12

Platoon Sergeant Job Description: 

Education/Experience/Skills: 

  • Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED;  degree not required. 
  • Military background preferred, but not necessary.
  • Possession of or willingness to obtain a CDL (commercial drivers license).

 Physical Requirements: 

  • Work 40 hours per week as scheduled by Supervisor; positions are subject to shift rotation, evening, weekend and holiday work.
  • Requires long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors throughout the day.
  • Work in conditions of both high and low temperatures.

Conditions of Employment:

  • Employment is in the unclassified service as an employee at will
  • Contingent on a favorable background check & pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
  • Employee will be considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather)
  • Available to work if called in due to an emergency
  • Shift work & working weekends (facility open 24x7)
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license
  • Optain a CDL within 90 days of employment

Employment eligibility verified through E-Verify (Homeland Security).


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