Summary
About the position: This is a RFT (full-time) position located at the Pershing Child Development Center on Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA - Ft Eustis location. Position is guaranteed 35 hours per week. This position may be subject to holidays, nights, weekends and on-call work.
Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs Employee Child Care Discount applicable to this position (see Additional Information).
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Oversees the administrative management of the reception area of the CYS program. Receives children, youth, parents, and other visitors in a courteous manner. Answer telephones, ascertains nature of call and directs callers to appropriate staff, takes messages or personally provides desired information. Provides customer services expected in a "First Choice" organization. Utilizes various methods, to include an online or computerized data system, to oversee the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds; and to collect and maintain up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes in accordance with higher headquarters and statutory requirements. Utilizes a computer, electronic cash register system and other office equipment such as a calculator and etc. Provides administrative support including typing/word processing, mail preparation, copying, distribution, telephone calls, and travel orders for CYS personnel Using office automation equipment and word processing software, prepares a variety of correspondences, memorandums, briefings and Daily Activity and other reports required for day-to-day operation. Refers to agency regulations, flip charts, dictionaries, and otl1er typical office reference materials to ensure proper format, grammatical accuracy, and correct spelling. Maintain records, files, statistical data and suspense system. Initiates personnel paperwork as directed and helps track CYS personnel employment requirements to include, but not limited to, investigations, recurring physicals, immunizations, etc. Assists in maintaining leave records and time and attendance records. May utilize the Services Employee Timekeeping System {SETS) to complete weekly payroll. Monitor supplies and resources, preparing invoices, supply and equipment requests. Uses email to send and retrieve messages. Understands and articulates polices relating to patron foes, waiting lists and program events. Coordinates vacancies and reservations for the hourly care program as required. Works cooperatively with Resource and Referral to track program vacancies and occupancy rates as required. May use the Military Childcare website to monitor and place children in vacancies. May be required to work with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) food program to complete reports and reimbursement requests. Ensure risk management procedures (i.e., abuse prevention, identification, and reporting procedures; accident prevention, etc.) are followed. Assists in facility key control. Performs other duties as. assigned.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12448050
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
- This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
- This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
- This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
- 3-Year Residency
To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date , 06/30/2024
- Business Based Action
- Military Spouse Preference
- Outside Applicant Veteran
- Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
- Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in working and performing progressively administrative duties. Must be able to operate a computer and system software such as Microsoft Windows. Must have knowledge of grammar, spelling capitalization and punctuation and composition techniques needed to accurately type a variety of materials from written sources or voice records. Knowledge of formatting forms, typing policies and common terminology of the program which the work is to be performed. Possess the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English. Experience working with the SETS, USDA food program, and/or Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) are highly desirable. Must meet specific physical requirements, must pass a physical examination and have required immunizations. Must be able to lift 40 lbs or more. Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's Certificate, and satisfactorily complete installation, state and national criminal background checks. Must satisfactorily complete mandatory training as specified below. Must possess maturity and good judgement and like working" with children/youth and their parents.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Diploma/ GED
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/30/2024 to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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