OFFICE AUTOMATION CLERK

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.

Regular Full-time vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits:
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match
NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (May be eligible to buy back Military Service time)
Medical and Dental Insurance
Inexpensive Life Insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Health Savings Account
Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary
Leave Donation Program for life¿s emergencies
Immediate Annual and Sick leave accrual
Tuition Assistance Program

This position is located at __________________________ . Candidates selected for this position will serve as a __________________________.

Major Duties

The purpose of the Child and Youth Programs (CYP) Office Automation Clerk is to serve as a contact point for information and perform clerical and administrative tasks, which includes Child Development Centers (CDC), School Age Care (SAC), Family Child Care (FCC) and Youth Programs (YP).

Performs a combination of record keeping, reporting and liaison (family and program) duties in one or more CYP component. These tasks are summarized below.

RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING:
Prepares and maintains assigned correspondence, office files, records, statistical and financial data pertaining to CYP components (CDC, SAC, FCC and YP). Prepares required daily, weekly and monthly reports in compliance with reporting policies and procedures and ensures submission in a timely manner. Ensures required child registration and enrollment paperwork is current and complete. Provides required information to requesting agencies. Operates technology, associated office equipment and a wide variety of software programs to produce a correspondence, spreadsheets, charts, reports and graphic materials. Proofreads prepared correspondence and checks for accuracy. Conducts research of files and records in order to resolve discrepancies. Notifies supervisor of discrepancies, to include any issues/ problems that cannot be resolved. Organizes flow of operational program processes in an office environment.

LIAISON WITH FAMILIES AND PROGRAMS:
Provides front desk coverage and logs participants in and out of the facility. Informs and answers questions regarding programs and services, patron financial obligations, waiting lists, events, and policies and procedures. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of provided services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Takes telephone calls and responds to inquiries, referring calls to supervisor or other personnel as appropriate. Performs assigned resource and referral duties and assists in maintaining current waitlist is needed. Understands and articulates policies relating to patron fees, waiting lists, and program events. Alerts supervisor or proper point of contact for assistance as needed.

FEES AND SUPPLIES: Oversees administrative management of the reception area to include the operation of an automated record and payment system. Collects fees, administers charges, and records payments in accordance with proper procedures. Notifies supervisor of delinquent payments. Completes a daily activity report and ensures proper deposit of funds in accordance with established cash handling procedures. Receives annual cash handling training from local Human Resource Office.
Responsible for monitoring front desk supplies and resources; notifying supervisor of items to be
replenished.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Performs other duties as
assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed
by policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.

Qualifications

Minimum one year of experience in the operation of a computer and related office automation equipment. Knowledge of a variety of integrated software programs. Knowledge of general
clerical procedures.

Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a preemployment physical and annual physicals, thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the
specified time including orientation, initial, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications. May be required
to obtain a government driver¿s license and government purchase card. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Required Documents to be considered for Military Spousal Preference
Military Spousal Preference may be requested for positions NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions.
1. Spouses must meet the minimum qualifications posted in the job announcement.
2. Spouse Preference eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor¿s reporting date to the new duty location.
3. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until converted or hired into a regular full-time or part-time position or is within a 60-day period of receiving new PCS Orders.
4. Spousal Preference applicants must provide a copy of the PCS order identifying a spouse¿s authorized move and the sponsor¿s reporting date to the new duty location. If the spouse is not listed on the PCS orders, the spouse must provide documentation (i.e. marriage certificate, valid military ID, etc.) verifying marriage prior to PCS orders (must have been married to the military sponsor before relocation to the new duty station). Complete the online application and attach a resume.
5. Spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating.

NOTE: It is the applicant¿s responsibility to submit at the time of application the documents required to be considered for Military Spousal Preference. Please verify that information required has been uploaded/submitted, legible, and accurate. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status. MCCS Human Resources will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant.

Required Documents to be considered for Transition Assistance Program
Transition Assistance may be requested for positions NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must upload copy of your *Transition Assistance form and copy of ID card with ¿TA¿ stamped on front of card as an attachment to your profile under ¿My Job Applications¿ https://careers.usmc-mccs.org

NOTE: It is the applicant¿s responsibility to submit at the time of application the documents required to be considered for Transition Assistance. Please verify that information required has been uploaded/submitted, legible, and accurate. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status. MCCS Human Resources will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant.

Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.

VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.

Closing Statement

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
• If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.