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

United States Army Installation Management Command · Department of the Army

This job in plain English

This job is an administrative support role in the Child and Youth Services (CYS) program at Fort Detrick, Maryland, run by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command. It is a permanent full-time job with one vacancy, and the work involves front desk duties, records, and childcare program paperwork. Applicants must live within 100 miles of Fort Detrick, and the job may involve occasional travel and irregular hours.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S., plus non-U.S. nationals who have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. territory for 3 or more continuous years before federal employment starts. Only candidates who live within 100 miles of Fort Detrick, MD may apply, including eligible military spouses and involuntarily separated military members.

What you would do

  • Greet children, parents, and visitors, and answer the phone.
  • Check that visitors sign in and monitor who picks up children.
  • Register and withdraw children in the program and waiting list database.
  • Record transactions in the Child and Youth Management System (CYMS).
  • Prepare mail, copies, correspondence, memos, and daily activity reports.
  • Explain policies on fees, waiting lists, enrollment, and program events.

Do you qualify for NF-2 to NF-3?

With experience: For the lower level, you need office experience using administrative and clerical procedures, customer service, and communication skills. For the higher level, you need professional office experience managing filing systems and records, plus at least 1 year of experience at the lower level.

With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing experience that matches this job (required)
  • Cover letter, references, or letters of recommendation (optional)
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service if claiming military preference
  • Proof of marriage status and PCS orders if claiming spouse preference
  • VA disability letter if claiming that eligibility

How you will be rated: Your application is reviewed against the listed qualifications, using your resume, supporting documents, and questionnaire answers. Incomplete applications, including missing questionnaire answers, may be rated ineligible, and overstated experience may affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less and show each required experience area with dates and details.
  • Answer every questionnaire question, because missing answers can make you ineligible.
  • Only claim a preference you can document, and upload the matching papers such as DD-214 or marriage proof.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Regular full-time, minimum 40 hours per week. May be subject to irregular hours, evenings, and/or weekends. Sunday premium pay and night differential may be authorized.

Incentives and relocation: Incentives will not be paid. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • Direct deposit and Social Security card required
  • Meet qualification, eligibility, and background requirements
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • E-Verify employment check
  • Pre-employment background checks and Child Care Tier 1 background investigation
  • Current health assessment showing good health, no communicable disease, and immunizations including annual flu shot
  • Complete annual training on time and show on-the-job competence
  • May work irregular hours, evenings, or weekends
  • Travel to on and off post locations required

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$20.00 – $29.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
NF-2 to NF-3 · Nonappropriated fund
Location
Fort Detrick, Maryland
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant (0303)
Announcement
C2SCNAFCY-26-13105071

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