Duties
Using desk top publishing, word processing, calendar and other software packages, processes documents involving many different styles of heading and arrangements of material within the text, (i.e., flyers, brochures, calendars, posters, pamphlets, booklets, and other marketing material). Uses sample documents and correspondence manuals to determine how material should be presented. Formats documents automatically by using macros available within the software. When macros are not available, formats each document separately by executing each functions, e.g., indentation, type font, underlining. Uses own judgment in spacing columns of tabular material. Produces illustrations, charts, graphs, layout text, graphics, and pictures and uses multiple styles and sizes of type. May use calendar software to schedule events on one or more calendars for publication. Using software chooses appropriate art form for publication. May compose material to accompany flyers, brochures, etc. Other forms of art work are available for cut and paste techniques for publication. Performs other related duties as assigned. Transmits and receives documents and messages electronically using personal computers or workstations that are networked or linked to other computers or workstations. Prepares a wide variety of recurring correspondence, internal reports, and other documents from information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources and reviews and finalizes documents prepared by others. Composes routine, nontechnical correspondence, such as requests for information. Proofreads/edits correspondence and documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format. Consolidates and finalizes information for various reports in accordance with established reporting procedures and/or instructions from the supervisor. Gathers and summarizes information from files and documents for supervisor's or other staff members' use in responding to inquiries. Coordinates/forwards correspondence to appropriate office. Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives. Establishes suspense dates as directed by the supervisor and brings to supervisor's attention those that cannot be met by requested dates. Reviews outgoing correspondence for procedural and grammatical accuracy and conformance with administrative requirements. Receives children, youth, parents, and other visitors in a courteous manner. Based on general knowledge, refers telephone callers and visitors appropriately. Oversees the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds; and to collect and maintain up-to-date statistical data and planning and reporting IA W higher headquarters requirements. Utilizes an electronic cash register system and calculator to compute and record individual transactions for customers and to enter data into predefined categories for regulatory-signed statistical reports and tracking of income data as it pertains to the Child and Youth Programs. Requisitions office supplies, printing support, and related materials. May be responsible for the receipt, control, logging, safekeeping, and necessary action on classified materials. Updates tracker or suspense files as required. Ensures compliance with policies and regulations applicable to Air Force Child and Youth Programs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Position is a position of trust.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12504523
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
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, 12/13/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and 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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Responsible experience which provided a thorough knowledge of office automation software (i.e., desktop publishing, word processing, calendar, and/or other software packages), and knowledge of correspondence, formats, grammar and spelling. Knowledge of rules, procedures, or operations applied to clerical assignment to perform the routine, procedural work of the office, such as preparing and editing documents, maintain files/records, making and preparing travel arrangements, screening telephone calls and visitors, processing mail, planning, organizing, and carrying out assignments and composing routine, nontechnical information for recurring reports and inquiries. Experience must have demonstrated the ability to perform research, select, arrange and compose material, and maintain organized files. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required. Must have ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
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.
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 12/13/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
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Next steps
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