Job Description
Summary
This position is located at Defense Logistics Agency's New Cumberland, PA location with the Child and Youth Services Division.
Employees receive FREE childcare on first child, 50% discount on the second child, and 15% discount each additional child! Sign on, Referral, and Retention bonuses available; please see "Additional Info" section below for more information. Please also visit https://www.defensemwr.com/susquehanna/jobs to learn more!
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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
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 possess experience utilizing automated systems 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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Area of Consideration
The Area of Consideration is within the Local Commuting Area. This means living within an estimated 50 mile radius from New Cumberland, PA. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration should respond yes to this question.)
Manual Application
If you would like to apply manually, please contact the servicing NAF Human Resources (HRO) listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm CST on the closing date of this announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner.
Allowances, Incentives and PCS Costs:
Sign on bonus for this position: $1000.00 initial sign on.
Sign on Bonuses Require the incumbent to complete their training.
Once employed for 30 days sign on bonuses are paid.
Retention Bonus: $1500.00
Incumbent must be employed for 12 months.
Retention bonuses are paid following 12-month employment period.
Requires successful completion of Virtual Lab School (VLS) training track (15 modules).
Referral Bonus: $250 for existing employee that refers selectee - available to all employees once on board (up to $1000 annually).
Tuition Assistance Available for continuing education.
Reduced Childcare: Free for first child, 50% discount for second, and 15% discount each additional child.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Other:
This is a regular part time position with a 20 hour minimum workweek and eligible for benefits.
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit%20for%20Army%20NAF%20Childcare%20Positions.pdf
Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
For more information on working with Child and Youth Services, please go here (: https://www.armymwr.com/cys-careers/profession
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