CHILD DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS CLERK
What you'd do
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 administrative and clerical support to the Child and Youth Programs. Works under direct supervision of the Child Development Director or School-Age Coordinator/Youth Director. Assists with supervision of the facility in the absence of facility manager/director.
Major duties
Provides information about the organization, functions, activities, and personnel. Administers programs and serves as the primary source of information. The incumbent is responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and deposition of required administrative reports and other correspondence. Maintains files and records and utilizes a wide variety of software to produce final products. Assists in developing plans and creating schedules at the Child Development Center(s) or School-Age Care program. Provides Child Abuse and Force Protection measures. Screens children for admission. Accepts, stores and administers medication. Ensures all visitors sign in/out of program, wear a visitor's badge, and are monitored while in the facility. Computes, collects, records, and deposits fees for all child development center programs. Assists with management and control of facility, equipment, and supplies. Prepares and processes purchase requests. Monitors desk clerks financial operations.
What you need to qualify
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions . SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: I have, or within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement will have, one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS 04), pay band (NK-01), or equivalent (pay schedule, pay band, etc.). Specialized experience is: The knowledge of common clerical and administrative practices such as performing regular office routines, maintaining records, preparing purchase orders and ordering of supplies and equipment. Administers programs and serves as the primary source of information. 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 or Youth programs and procedures to perform duties such as; provide information about CDC programs, provide customer support, prepare reports, etc.. 2. Knowledge of common clerical and administrative practices such as performing regular office routines, maintaining records, preparing purchase orders and ordering of supplies and equipment. 3. Knowledge of filing systems and procedures, the materials covering the activities of the child care centers and established resource planning procedures in the child care environment. 4. Skill in effectively communicating with a diverse population with various social, national, cultural, and occupational backgrounds. 5. Ability to learn money handling techniques and analyze fee collection procedures. 6. Ability to utilize several types of software to accomplish a variety of office needs. 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.
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