Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the day to day operations of the Child Development Center, including general office administration, files/records maintenance and protection of fees, supply requisition and inventory, and administration of the USDA food program. Provides an overall safe and healthy environment to protect children and staff.

Duties

Responsible for ensuring efficient use of center space. Serves as USDA CACFP Food Service Monitor or alternate for the Child Development Program. Assists in ensuring that NAF resources are properly handled and stored. Performs clerical and administrative work in support of the program.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Travel and Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Must provide evidence of required immunizations and maintain current immunizations. Must satisfactorily complete a physical examination upon hire and every three years thereafter.
• Must be able to successfully complete all required background checks. Must complete all required training requirements including but not limited to CPR, first aid, and food handler?s certification.
• May serve as Government Purchase Cardholder for CDC supply and kitchen purchases. Training or openings for special programs may be conducted on weekends and evening hours which may require the incumbent to work uncommon tour of duty.
• May serve as the supervisor on-duty in absence of CDC director or assistant director. May serve as POC for GPAB and Surge Care programs in absence of Assistant Director.
• Conducts informal and formal tours of the facility to prospective patrons and guests. May conduct Quarterly Cash Counts.
• Informs patrons, via e-mail distribution of upcoming parent involvement events, trainings, Parent Advisory Board meetings, and other necessary information.
• Assists in the Child Development Program during periods of staff shortage, staff breaks, and other special care programs as needed.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 190, Section 1094.
• An FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• The incumbent must have ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM
• Work may occasionally require travel away from normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

Qualifications

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 Positions. 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 work which has provided knowledge of child development programs and procedures; performing a full range of customer service assignments that occur in the normal child development center and ability to resolve recurring problems; performing a variety of routine clerical work in office, business or fiscal operations which includes filing, answering telephones, receiving visitors, and processing mail; compiling, consolidating and finalizing information from system files for various reports; using personal computers, office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to create reports, prepare routine correspondence, maintain files/ records, complete time and attendance, and support office operations. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed 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. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have 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. 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 Air Force and Child Development Center regulations, procedures, and processes. 2. Knowledge of basic rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Ability to gather, maintain and compile pertinent data accurately. 3. Ability to work effectively with both adults and children. Ability to consistently communicate effectively orally, using courtesy and tact. 4. Skills in planning and organizing work and meeting deadlines. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required. 5. Knowledge of automated and/or physical filing systems and procedures and the subject matter content of the materials being processed. 6. Ability to locate, assemble, and compose information for routine reports, inquiries, and non-technical correspondence. 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.

Education

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.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address JB Anacostia-Bolling 12 Brookley Avenue Washington, DC 20032 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]