Child Development Center Operations Clerk

Quick Facts

• Clerical and administrative support role for a Child Development Center
• Helps ensure a safe and healthy environment for children and staff

Description

Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Child Development Center by implementing and administering clerical administration. Perform administrative support including waiting list eligibility and priority placement, maintaining facility records, desk clerk duties, and fee collection with proper money handling. May also serve as USDA CACFP Food Service Monitor (or alternate) for the Child Development Program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient use of center space
• Verify waiting list applicants are eligible users and placed in the correct priority
• Perform clerical and administrative work supporting program operations
• Serve as Facility Record’s Custodian
• Ensure NAF resources are properly handled and stored
• Perform desk clerk duties and collect fees as needed
• Support USDA CACFP Food Service monitoring as assigned (monitor or alternate)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Male candidates must be registered for Selective Service
• Ability and willingness to submit to an extensive background investigation
• Random drug testing may be required
• May be required to drive between the center and the NAF accounting office; valid driving license required
• May be designated to serve as Government Purchase Cardholder for CDC supply and kitchen purchases
• Mission Essential personnel may be required to report during base closures/delays and remain on duty during phased/early release
• Subject to a probationary/trial period requirement based on position type
• Regular contact with children; FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check required
• Satisfactory physical examination upon hire and every three years; keep immunizations current
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours; training may occur evenings/weekends
• Must complete additional training including CPR, First Aid, rescue breathing, customer service, and cash handling modules
• Must meet OPM specialized experience/education requirements for GS Clerical and Administrative Support positions
• Qualified typist required

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility and specific benefits depend on the position type and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.