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Office Automation Assistant

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Special Operations Command
Family Child Care
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Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to Family Child Care and is a Regular position with guaranteed hours. You are also eligible for NAF benefits such as:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance-
Life Insurance
- 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
- AFNAF Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
-Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Tuition Assistance

Please refer to the benefits section below for more information.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/13/2025 to 07/08/2025
Salary
$18.32 to - $18.32 per hour

Pay Rate Setting Rules in accordance with the Non-Appropriated Fund Personnel Program Management and Administration Guide, 13.6.2.2

Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Hurlburt Field, FL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time - 20 Hours
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
25-8JFSYF884838
Control number
838788900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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Introductory Statement: The primary purpose of this position is to provide supervision of the Hurlburt Field USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program and functions as the central registrar for the Resource and Referral office.

Duties and Responsibilities: Directs, plans and develops policy objective for the CACFP implementation by Family Child Care (FCC) provider and Family Member Program (FMP) staff. Provides guidance on policies and procedures; monitors all aspects of program performance and ensures program agreements are carried out IAW appropriate guidelines. Contacts potential FCC providers and encourages their participation in the CACFP, typically through FCC Orientation. Serves as liaison between CACFP and other base and local organizations that represent the best interest of the program. Monitors all participation of FCC providers and FMP staff. Determines quality and quantity of meals served to children. Provides specific guidance to providers/staff for ensuring proper performance of specified duties. Inspects and evaluates all pertinent records which relate to CACFP; provides assistant as needed. Maintains files on participating providers and FMP activities. Designs and develops forms as needed for program use. Reviews and approves all menus. Responsible for all fiscal operations; develops budget plans and amendments and oversees budget execution. Responsible for maintaining data from participating providers and convert this data into claims for reimbursement. Submits all required reports to regional USDA office. Complies with all CACFP directives and participates as required in USDA Audits. Develops, adapts, and implements procedures and other resources to be used by the providers/staff to support program goals and objectives. Identifies potential problem areas, plans and initiates corrective action as needed. Provides guidance/instruction to other program personnel as required. Accomplishes all necessary requirements for childcare enrollment on the installation. Reports all enrollments, transfers or terminations of care to program managers. Completes all initial patron registration forms and notifies the appropriate childcare program of new enrollments. Establishes and monitors several different waiting lists for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age and ensure proper maintenance. Prepares weekly roster of enrolled children and ensures information is provided to each center. Tracks and maintains all enrollments and registrations of patrons for the child development programs, family childcare homes and school-age programs. Uses database or spreadsheet software to enter, revise, sort or calculate, and retrieve data for standard reports. Prepares schedules and conducts regular training workshops in nutrition education and other pertinent topics to all providers and staff. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
  • This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations this includes annual influenza vaccinations and be free of all communicable diseases.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete assigned training, to include Food Handlers certification, within specified time from date hire or assignment to position.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/08/2025

  • Business Based Action
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: ALL LEVELS
Must be a high school graduate, or equivalent; and be able to provide proof (i.e., diploma or equivalent) for verification.

AND

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (TARGET LEVEL):
  • 18 months working in any childcare or youth program. Completion of DoD approved competency-training courses. Additionally, entry and intermediate level training must be completed and evident by Service-issued documentation.
  • 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, or other nationally recognized youth development credential.
  • 18 months of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate degree that includes a major course of study (24 credit hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned, from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
  • Possession and maintenance of one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: child development associate credential, military school age credential, Army youth practicum or other nationally recognized youth development credential.
  • A bachelor's degree or at least 120 semester hours with a major course of study (24 credit hours) from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with content directly related to: early childhood education, child development, youth development, human development, elementary education, special education, secondary education, youth program administration, recreation, and physical education.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL):
  • Six months experience equivalent to the CY-01 Entry Level working in a group program for children or youth AND Completion of 3 AF modules (or equivalent) AND AF Orientation Training Program.

CY PROGRAM ASSISTANT (ENTRY LEVEL):
  • This is an entry level position; no previous experience required.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
  • This position is included in a bargaining unit.
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 1897

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

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