Child Development Assistant (Oa)
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Eielson Air Force Base, AK - USA
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Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is: To provide direct clerical support to the Family Member Program Flight to include: Child Development Center Preschool School Age Program Youth Center and the Training & Curriculum Staff. FSS/FSYC
- Uses a variety of office automation software to perform advance office automation functions such as word processing spread sheets graphs presentation slides electronic mail and update data in electronic files.
- Receives directs callers/visitors provides information about the organization functions activities personnel and enrolls children in center programs and checks patrons into the center.
- Computes collects records fees and assists in the control of facilities equipment and supplies.
- Establishes files maintains records/files and suspense prioritizes work receives processes delivers and collects incoming/outgoing materials and documents.
- Assists in developing plans and creating schedules for the child development center.
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- The position is a child care/youth services position subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law PL 101-647. A Background Investigation SF85 is required.
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume.
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
- Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- A pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every 3 years.
- A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
- Specified immunizations are required against communicable disease in accordance with Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) adult immunization schedule recommendations.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. The incumbent must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.
- This position has been identified as having regular contact with accordance with (IAW) Public Law 101- 647 Section 231 Public Law 102-190 Section 1094 and DoD Instruction 1402.05 background checks are required.
- DD Form 2981 Basic Criminal History and Statement of Admission Installation Records Check FBI fingerprint and Tier 1 with a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) checks will be completed on any person selected for this position.
- Renewal every five years of the Installation Records FBI Fingerprint and SCHR is required with annual review of DD Form 2981.
In order to qualify you must meet the Specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Clerical and Administrative Support Programs.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes working in a child development center or program which provided knowledge of child care programs and procedures related to Child Development Center operations; experience receiving payments using credit card machine and cash register recording payments and completing customer receipts; and experience performing clerical duties such as creating various routine correspondence/reports maintaining files/records and reviewing and processing mail.
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EDUCATION: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business secretarial or technical school junior college college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours 45 quarter hours or the equivalent in a college or university or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business secretarial or technical school. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e. beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Ability to understand use and maintain directories personnel lists and other guides and references.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally using tact and courtesy and in writing with knowledge of basic rules of grammar spelling capitalization punctuation and standard abbreviations sufficient to compose review and edit correspondence.
- Knowledge of common clerical practices organizational structure for mail distribution office routines filing
systems/procedures and the subject matter content of the materials being processed and of several types of software to accomplish a variety of office needs. - Knowledge of basic word processing functions and of format and clerical procedures to arrange a variety of material from different sources and skill of a qualified typist sufficiently proficient as to be able to type a minimum of 40 wpm.
- Knowledge of Child Development Center programs and procedures with the ability to deal with young children and parents.
- Ability to learn money handling techniques/procedures and skill in assessing resource requirements and the ordering and distribution of forms.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
