Child Development Program Clerk (Oa)
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Minot Air Force Base, ND - USA
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Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Child Development support assistant assisting in the day-to-day clerical operations of the Child Development Center (CDC). The position develops implements and administers clerical aspects of the CDC that aid in providing an overall safe and healthy environment for children and staff.
- Performs clerical and administrative support of the office/organization.
- Prepares a wide variety of internal/external correspondence and reports.
- Uses multiple office automation software programs with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents.
- Maintains front desk registry sheets and refers visitors appropriately.
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
- 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
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- May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Position may be subject to random drug testing
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- 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) check will be completed on any person selected for this position. Cont.-
- Cont.-Renewal every five years of the Installation Records FBI Fingerprint and SCHR is required with annual review of DD Form 2981.
- This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force Cont.-
- Cont.-national security and public safety. It is required that you (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested submit to urinalysis testing.
- (Childcare) IAW 34-144 and DoD Certification requirements a pre-employment physical examination with a renewal at least every 3 years and specified immunizations are required.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NK 1/ GS 4 equivalent to the next to lower grade 04 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include knowledge of childcare programs and procedures related to Child Development and Youth Programs operations. Knowledge of the organizational functions and services to answer inquiries or refer to the responsible staff member. Provides technical and clerical support of the Child Development Program to include customer service and preparing a wide range of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence reports and other documents while maintaining office records.
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EDUCATION: Four (4) 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:
1. Knowledge of the substantive programs of the organization as they relate to administrative and clerical support functions.2. Knowledge of clerical practices and office routines to coordinate the work of the office.
3. Knowledge of safety and training procedures.
4. Knowledge of the duties priorities and policies of the CDC to perform non-routine assignments such as independently shifting clerical staff in response to fluctuating workloads advising other clerical staff on preparing reports requirements for various reports filing systems and proper money handling techniques and procedures.
5. Knowledge of PCs and skill in the use of various software to accomplish the administrative work of the unit. A qualified typist is required.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with tact and courtesy.
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 will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
ARE YOU USING YOUR 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.
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-2 equivalent to a GS-5 to GS-7.
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 most recent SF-50 noting position grade 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.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
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 determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed 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 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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