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 provide clerical support to the Child Development Center, as well as, assisting in the classrooms by providing children with safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate care.

Duties

Prepares a wide variety of recurring correspondence, internal reports, and other documents from information obtained from the staff, files, and other sources; reviews and finalizes documents prepared by others. Uses varied functions of multiple office automation software to create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other textual documents. Records and prepares agendas, minutes of staff meetings, parent meetings, and advisory committees. Performs other clerical and administrative work in support of the office/organization. Monitors and manages the reception area. Monitors from work station through closed-circuit surveillance cameras all activities of children and staff while in classrooms and center, and notes any discrepancies to the CDC Director IAW Child Abuse procedures. Monitors staff/child ratio to ensure proper scheduling of staff. Receives telephone calls, greets visitors, ascertains the nature of the call or visit, and provides complete and clear information that addresses most routine or procedural issues. Requires visitors to comply with sign-in/out procedures and escorts visitors while in the facility. Assists in the classrooms during periods of staff shortage and staff breaks as needed. Assists in developing plans, creating schedules, and monitoring USDA program for the Child Development Center. Assists in the control of facilities, equipment and supplies. Accepts applications for full time and hourly care of children. Enrolls children into appropriate child development program ensuring all required paperwork is completed and received. Assists parents with completion of required forms. Closely monitors parents signing children in and out of the center to ensure safety of children in accordance with Air Force directives and instructions. Computes, collects, records, and deposits fees and other service charges. Follows local policies for collecting late fees and charges. Ensures payment receipts are available. Ensures funds are properly handled and stored.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• PCS AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law (PL) 101-647
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, including nights and weekends
• This position has been identified as having regular contact with children. IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231. An FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position
• Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required. Must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM
• Physical examination is required
• 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.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license to drive to activity locations

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 working in a child development center or program which provided knowledge of child care programs and procedures such as enrollment, collecting fees, and monitoring staff/child ratios; using word processing software to create, retrieve, and print forms, memos and letters, using database or spreadsheet software to enter, calculate, and retrieve data for reports, and using graphics software to provide graphs and charts for presentations; and performing office functions such as creating various routine correspondence and reports, maintaining files, receiving telephone calls and visitors, reviewing and processing incoming mail, maintaining time and attendance information and ordering office supplies. 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of education and experience as described in the job opportunity announcement and education. NOTE: 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 official 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: Knowledge of rules, procedures, or operations applied to secretarial and clerical assignment to perform the routine, procedural work of the office, such as preparing and editing documents, maintaining files/records, and making and preparing travel arrangements. Knowledge of Child Development Center programs and procedures to screen telephone calls and visitors and prepare and review correspondence. Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports. Knowledge of various word processing automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of textual documents such as letters, reports, memos, and form letters. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required. Ability to locate, assemble, and compose routine, non-technical information for recurring reports and inquiries. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. Ability to learn funds handling techniques and procedures, use cash registers, adding machines, time clocks, and other office equipment. Must possess maturity, and judgment and be capable of handling emergency situations common in dealing with small children in a child development center environment. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license to drive to activity locations. 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.

Contacts

• Address Laughlin AFB 426 Liberty Drive Laughlin AFB, TX 78843 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]