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 technical and clerical support for the smooth operation of the Child Development Program to include customer service, monitoring customer entry, maintaining facility requirements in fire, safety, health and cleanliness, initiating and maintaining files, and assisting with manager on duty and scheduling tasks.

Duties

Provides customer service to patrons and performs Manager on Duty tasks. Enrolls children in the child development program, documenting all information including current immunizations and fee category. Performs inspections, conducts hourly room counts annotating staff/child ratios and number of meals and snacks served and completes required reports. Follows resource protections and cash handling procedures related to the position.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Employee is subject to background checks in accordance with Public Law 101-647.
• Travel and relocation expenses will NOT be paid.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (Continue)
• (Continue) Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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.
• Occasionally rotates through various program development functions and duties such as inspections and reports.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must possess maturity and good judgment and like working with young children and their families.
• Must provide evidence of required immunizations; and be able to successfully complete required physical exam, including the ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Position requires operation of a government motor vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required.
• Work requires, but is not limited to, prolonged periods of sitting, standing, stooping, crouching and reaching.
• The position is identified as having “regular contact with children,” requiring a National Agency Check, a State Criminal History Records Check and an Installation Records Check. (Continue)
• (Continue) Installation Records Check is reestablished every five years. IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094.
• (Continue) An FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• Must complete all training requirements including child abuse prevention, recognizing and reporting, customer service and appropriate guidance. May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty.
• Required to attend training sessions and special openings conducted on the weekends and evening hours.

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 knowledge of a body of standardized rules, procedures and operations involved in a Youth Programs atmosphere. Skill to perform the full range of standard clerical and administrative assignments that occur in the normal child development center, and the ability to resolve recurring problem; knowledge of and skill in using personal computers, office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations; knowledge of basic internal controls procedures and cash accounting; knowledge of grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and commonly used specialized terminology to prepare material correctly; knowledge of body of rules, procedures, or operations applicable to clerical assignments, such as preparing various routine correspondence/reports, maintaining, files/records, and reviewing and processing mail. OR EDUCATION: 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 transcripts. OR 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. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-4 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-5 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 child development center operation including fire, health and safety requirements to include the ability to conduct facility inspection in these areas. 2. Knowledge of and ability to interpret Air Force Instructions, DoD/MAJCOM directives, local policies and various regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Knowledge of clerical procedures and ability to accurately complete, review and maintain records. 4. Ability to operate a cash register, credit card machine and computer. 5. Ability to contend with a range of problems common to a child development environment. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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 Nellis AFB 4475 England Avenue Ste 137 Nellis AFB, NV 89191 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]