Operations Clerk (Youth)

SummaryAbout the position: This position will be assigned to the Child and Youth Services Flight- Youth Center.This job is open to• The publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agencyPlease see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.DutiesOversees the administrative management of the reception area of a Child Development or Youth Program.• Receives children, youth, parents, and other visitors in a courteous manner. Answers main telephone, ascertain nature of call and direct caller to appropriate staff, takes a message or personally provides desired information.• Provides customer service expected in a "First Choice" organization. Utilizes Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) to oversee the collection, accurate accounting and reporting of funds; and to collect and maintain up-to-date statistical data for planning and reporting purposes IAW higher headquarters and statutory requirements.• Utilizes an electronic cash register system and calculator to compute and record individual transactions for customers and to enter data into predefined categories for regulatory-signed statistical reports and tracking of income data as it pertains to the program.• Provides administrative support including typing/word processing, mail preparation, copying, distribution, telephone calls, and travel orders for personnel. Using office automation equipment and word processing software, prepares a variety of correspondence, memorandums, briefings and Daily Activity and other reports required for day-to-day operation.• Refers to agency regulations, flip charts, dictionaries, and other typical office reference materials to ensure proper format, grammatical accuracy, and correct spelling.• Maintains records, files, statistical data, and suspense system. Prepares invoices, supply and equipment requests. Uses E-Mail to send and retrieve messages. Understands and articulates policies relating to patron fees, waiting lists and program events. Coordinates vacancies and occupancy rates as required.• Ensures risk management procedures (i.e., abuse prevention, identification, and reporting procedures; accident prevention, etc.) are followed. Monitors supplies and resources.• Orders office supplies.• Assists in facility key control. Maintains time and attendance cards.• Opens center in the morning and closes center in the evening.• Performs other related duties as required.If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12514945RequirementsConditions of Employment• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.• This position requires regular contact with children under the age of 18 and a favorable fitness determination to do so.• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain current record of immunization• To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement• Are you at least 18 years of age?• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Are you willing to submit proof of a high school diploma or equivalent?• This position requires the incumbent to possess the ability to communicate in English effectively, orally and in writing. Are you able to write, speak, and read in English?• This position requires the incumbent to complete a Food Handler's Certificate. Are you willing to complete the required training to obtain a Food Handler's Ceritifcate?QualificationsWho May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/03/2024Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring PreferenceIn order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.Qualifying Experience:• Must be at least 18 years of age.• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.• Applicant must have experience in responsible clerical or office work in which the applicant has demonstrated the ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position.• Possess the ability to communicate in English effectively, orally and in writing.• Skill in operating current automation system and software (Microsoft Windows, Word, Power Point, Excel) required.• Must be able to type 40 wpm.• Experience which as demonstrated arithmetic aptitude and ability, accuracy and attention to detail, progressively responsible experience in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit, custody, or other processing of cash and cash items.• Position is a position of trust.Pre-Employment Requirements:• Must be able to satisfactorily complete an Installation Records Checks (IRC), State Criminal History Repository Check (SCHRC) and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).• Must be able to obtain Food Handlers Certificate.• Pass a physical examination.• Have required immunizations.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.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• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation.• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.• Direct deposit is required.• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.• A probationary period may be required.• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.• This position is not included in a bargaining unit.• Union Name AFGE and Local or Chapter Number 3723.• BenefitsReview our benefitsHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.• BenefitsReview our benefits• Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:• ResumeYour resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:• Cover Letter• DD-214/ Statement of Service• Diploma/ GED• Disability Letter (VA)• License• Other (1)• Other (2)• PCS Orders• Professional Certification• Proof of Marriage Status• Resume• Separation Notice (RIF)• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action• TranscriptAs described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.• How to ApplyTo be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/03/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/statusAgency contact informationVandenberg NAF HR OfficeEmail30SVS.NAFHRO@us.af.milAddressVandenberg Child and Youth Services Flight30 FSS/FSCN747 Nebraska Ave, Bldg 10577, Suite B-109Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437-6261USNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.• Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.• Criminal history inquiries• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy• Financial suitability• New employee probationary period• Privacy Act• Reasonable accommodation policy• Selective Service• Signature and false statements• Social security number requestRequired DocumentsRequired documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:• ResumeYour resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:• Cover Letter• DD-214/ Statement of Service• Diploma/ GED• Disability Letter (VA)• License• Other (1)• Other (2)• PCS Orders• Professional Certification• Proof of Marriage Status• Resume• Separation Notice (RIF)• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action• TranscriptAs described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.How to ApplyTo be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/03/2024 to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=ApplicantTo verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/statusAgency contact informationVandenberg NAF HR OfficeEmail30SVS.NAFHRO@us.af.milAddressVandenberg Child and Youth Services Flight30 FSS/FSCN747 Nebraska Ave, Bldg 10577, Suite B-109Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437-6261USNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.• Criminal history inquiries• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy• Financial suitability• New employee probationary period• Privacy Act• Reasonable accommodation policy• Selective Service• Signature and false statements• Social security number request