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 Youth Programs, including School Age, as well as assist in providing programs for youth.

Duties

Performs clerical and administrative work in support of Youth Programs. Monitors and manages the reception desk. Accepts applications and registrations for all youth programs, including instructional classes, trips, centerbased programs, sports, youth membership, and school age programs. Uses multiple types of office automation equipment and software to create, format, modify, edit and print a variety of letters, reports, memos, and other textual documents. Computes, collects, records, and deposits fees and other service charges.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A background investigation (SF-85) is required
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Travel and Relocation expenses will not be paid
• Employee must be able to type at least 40 WPM. Qualified typist is required.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. May be required to drive a 15- passenger van to transport children
• Must posses maturity and sound judgment and be capable of handling emergency situations common in dealing with children and youth
• Must be able to learn funds handling techniques and procedures, use case registers, adding machines, time clocks, and other office equipment
• Must be 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to speak, read and write English
• May be exposed to blood from injured persons, feces, pathogens, and childhood illnesses
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a physical examination and get or have immunizations required for child care workers
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handler's certificate
• Must complete required training modules and annual training requirements
• May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends and holidays. May be required to travel
• This position is a child care/youth services position subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law 101-647
• Must successfully complete National Agency Check (NAC), State Criminal History Repository (SCHR), installation records check, and Defense Criminal Investigative Index checks
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• May be exposed to weather elements, wind, dust, dirt, etc., when supervising children during periods of outdoor activities and emergency evacuations

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-4, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing a full range of clerical support which includes preparing a wide variety of recurring correspondence, internal reports, and other documents; reviewing incoming/outgoing correspondence for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format; establishing, updating, and maintaining office records of various types in compliance with Air Force requirements; preparing, submitting and maintaining time and attendance records; requisitioning office supplies and printing support; performing clerical duties monitoring and managing reception desk such as receiving telephone calls, greeting visitors, monitoring sign-in/out procedures, staff to child ratios and activities within classrooms and center. OR EDUCATION: Must 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: Must 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: 1. 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, and maintaining files/records. 2. Knowledge of Youth Programs policies and procedures to screen telephone calls and visitors and prepare and review correspondence. 3. Knowledge of various office automation software functions to support office operations and produce a variety of textual and spreadsheet documents. Qualified typist required. 4. Ability to locate, assemble, and compose routine, non-technical information for recurring reports and inquiries. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 6. Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines. 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 Dyess AFB 417 3rd Sreet Suite 110 Dyess AFB, TX 79607 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]