CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CLERK (OA)

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The primary purpose of this position is Child and Youth Program (Office Automation Clerk) GS-0303-05 and to provide overall administrative support for the Child Development Center (CDC) and Youth Program (YP).

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-04, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of child care programs and procedures related to Child Development and Youth Programs operations.

Knowledge of the organizational functions and services to answer inquiries or refer to the responsible staff member.

Provides technical and clerical support of the Child Development Program to include customer service, and preparing a wide range of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports and other documents, while maintaining office records.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 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 official transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Has a combination of education and experience as described in the job opportunity announcement and education.

NOTE: 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 official transcripts.

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: Knowledge of office functions to screen telephone calls and visitors, prepare and review correspondence, and perform other administrative work of the organization.

Knowledge of automated and/or physical filing systems and procedures and the subject matter content of the materials being processed.

Knowledge of Child Development Programs, instructions, directives, and local policies and procedures. Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.

Ability to operate a cash register, credit card machine, and computer. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy.

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. Major Duties:

Exercises financial responsibilities for the Child and Youth programs.

Receives children and patrons, facilitating registration, fee collection, patron contract preparation and orientation, class scheduling and associated functions.

In the absence of the Center Director or Assistant Director acts as the supervisor on duty. Provides overall administrative support for the Child Development Center or Youth Program.

Provides customer service to patrons.