• Job Description

  Req#: 840501200
  This position is with the Child Development Center at Fort Greely, AK. Mission and weather essential.
  
  In addition to the base hourly salary, this position is eligible for a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) of 3.00%.
  
  Regular Full-Time position. Eligible for benefits and leave accrual.
  
  Please include full contact information for professional and personal references on your resume.
  
  The rate of pay for an NF-02 will be $19.15- $21.56 per hour, NF-03 will be $44,705-$47,900 per year.
  
  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.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • Must be 18 years of age or older at time of appointment or placement into the position.
  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-15.m., and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation is required.
  • Must have current health assessment which documents good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and immunizations in accordance with current Army and DoD policy including annual influenza vaccinations.
  • A one year probationary period may be required (either initially or upon conversion, if applicable).
  • Successful completion of annual training requirements within the prescribed time frame and demonstrated on the job competence is required.
  • May be subject to an irregular hours, evening and or weekends.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) Check.
  • Travel to on and off post locations may be required.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  All CYS employees will receive a 100% discount for their first child's childcare fee. Additionally, the CYS employee's 2nd child and any additional children in the household will receive a 25% discount.
  
  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.
  Highly qualified candidates will submit resumes reflecting experience utilizing automated database systems (e.g. CYMS) for childcare operations.
  
  Applicants that possess the highly qualified criteria may be sent first for consideration. Additional certificates will be sent at managements request.
  
  Referrals and selections can be made at either grade.

• About the company

  The United States Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.

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