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Administrative Support Assistant (CYS) (Developmental) NF-02/03

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Location not specified

Salary

$16.14 - $24.70

per hour

Closes

March 11, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for an administrative assistant at a child and youth development center on a U.S.

Army base in Germany, where you'll handle front-desk duties like greeting families, managing registrations, and keeping records for childcare programs.

It's a great fit for someone with office experience who enjoys working with children and parents in a supportive, professional environment.

The role offers flexible hours and childcare discounts for employees.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in office settings with administrative and clerical procedures
  • Strong customer service and professional communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to manage filing systems, records, and automated databases
  • Knowledge of grammar and composition for preparing written materials
  • At least 1 year of experience equivalent to NF-02 level for NF-03
  • Familiarity with childcare operations, Army CYS policies, and systems like CYMS (highly preferred)

Full Job Description

This position is located at the Katterbach Child Development Center, Ansbach, Germany.

Morale Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Available to CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives and bonuses will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

NF-02 Qualifications: Experience working in an office setting which demonstrates skill in applying administrative and clerical procedures; customer service concepts; and communication techniques in a professional environment.

Experience using office automation to prepare documents, manage files, and maintain records.

Must have experience in using applications such as Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).

NF-03 Qualifications: Experience working in a professional office setting which required administrative and clerical skill in managing filing systems and maintaining documents, such as attendance records and official correspondence.

Must possess experience demonstrating customer service and business communication skills.

Must possess a demonstrated knowledge of correct grammar and composition techniques needed to accurately prepare written material from a variety of sources.

Must possess demonstrated proficiency in using computers for various applications to include Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Windows, Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook).

Experience entering and maintaining information into automated databases. At least 1 year experience equivalent to the next lower grade level NF-02.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Highly qualified candidates will possess the following: 1.

Do you have experience utilizing automated systems for childcare operations. 2. Do you have experience managing complex office operations (correspondence, scheduling, records, & data systems) 3.

Do you have experience with Army Child and Youth Services (CYS) policies, procedures, inspections, & regulations?

The experience listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate.

Applicants meeting the highly preferred criteria position will be referred first to the Selecting Official.

All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection. Referrals and selections can be made at either grade. Major Duties:

  • Receives children, youth, parents, and other visitors in a courteous and professional manner. Answers telephones, ascertains nature of call, and directs caller to appropriate staff.
  • Ensures parents, children, youth, and visitors properly sign into the program prior to passing the reception area of the facility. Monitors children’s departure to ensure only authorized individuals remove them from the building.
  • Registers/terminates children/youth within the CYS program and/or waiting list database. Utilizes the Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) to record transactions for customers and to enter data into predefined categories for reports and tracking.
  • Provides administrative support including mail preparation, copying, distribution, correspondence, memorandums, briefings, Daily Activity Reports, and other requirements for day-to-day operations.
  • Articulates policies relating to patron fees, waiting lists, enrollments, terminations, and program events. Coordinates vacancies and reservations for the hourly care program as required.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/5/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12900664