Operations Clerk at Department of the Air Force Agency: Air Mobility Command Hiring Organization: 628 Force S… — Applications Closed

Job Description

The 628 Force Support Squadron is hiring an Operations Clerk to perform substantive clerical work supporting the Airman and Family Services Flight at the Youth Center on Naval Weapons Station, Goose Creek, SC. This is a Regular Full-Time Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position, guaranteed a minimum of 35 hours per week.

The role involves preparing correspondence and reports, maintaining children's files and classroom rosters, monitoring enrollment, and assisting with parent orientation meetings. Ideal for applicants with clerical or office experience who enjoy working in a youth-focused environment.

Salary & Compensation

Salary: $20.88 per hour.

Qualification

Open to all U.S. Citizens, Nationals, and those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have clerical or office work experience demonstrating the ability to perform at the NF-3 grade level. Education may substitute for experience.

• Open to everyone; eligibility determined by claimed preference/priority (e.g., Military Spouse Preference, Veteran, Transition Hiring Preference).
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Experience in clerical or office work demonstrating ability to perform satisfactorily at the NF-3 grade level.
• Knowledge of office functions to screen telephone calls and visitors and perform administrative work.
• Proficiency in office automation software: MS Windows, MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Access, Excel).
• Knowledge of correspondence formats, grammar, spelling, and physical filing systems.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively orally and in writing with tact and courtesy.
• Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Education substitution allowed: appropriate education may replace experience (foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency).
• Proof of eligibility must be provided with application by closing date.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare a wide variety of recurring and non-recurring correspondence, reports, and documents (e.g., medication log, incident/accident log).
• Compose non-technical correspondence such as office procedure instructions, information requests, and acknowledgement letters.
• Transmit and receive documents and messages electronically.
• Monitor the number of children enrolled in weekly programs and respond to requests as appropriate.
• Participate in parent orientation meetings.
• Consolidate and finalize information from systems and files for various reports.
• Prepare and maintain classroom rosters, special needs lists, and allergy lists.
• Maintain children's files in accordance with established procedures.
• Contact parents to request missing information and notify director of difficulties.
• Contact parents to report injuries that occur.

Conditions & Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Non-U.S. National who has resided in the U.S. Territory for three or more consecutive years immediately preceding Federal affiliation.
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation.
• Ability to obtain, maintain, and provide evidence of current immunizations, including annual influenza vaccinations; must be free of all communicable diseases.
• Favorable pre-employment physical due to physical lifting requirement.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactory completion of E-Verify check.
• Probationary period may be required.
• Must provide a REAL ID or combination of source identity documents for installation access.

How You Will Be Evaluated

1. Your resume and supporting documents will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
2. After the announcement closes, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will determine if you meet the qualification requirements.
3. If minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your assessment questionnaire responses to determine your level of experience.
4. Inflated responses may result in loss of consideration.
5. Relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards listed in your resume may be considered during selection.
6. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Required Documents

• Resume (any format; must support the experience described; no photographs or inappropriate content).
• Cover Letter (optional but accepted).
• DD-214 / Statement of Service (if claiming veteran preference).
• Diploma / GED (if using education substitution).
• Disability Letter (VA) (if applicable).
• License (if relevant).
• PCS Orders (if applicable).
• Professional Certification (if applicable).
• Proof of Marriage Status (if claiming military spouse preference).
• Separation Notice (RIF) (if applicable).

Benefits

• Health & Life Insurance.
• Leave (annual and sick).
• Retirement plan.
• K savings plan.
• Overtime Pay.
• Workers' Compensation.
• Shift Differential.
• Sunday Premium Pay.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official application portal and with your the official application portal/Login.gov account. If you don't have an account, create one.
2. Open the job announcement for Operations Clerk (Announcement # the official application portal-877774900) and click 'Apply'.
3. Complete the online federal application questionnaire.
4. Attach your federal resume and any required supporting documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure documents are properly designated by type.
5. Review your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section, and submit before 11:59 PM (EST) on July 31, 2026.

Additional Information

• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position supporting Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized.
• Selection is subject to hiring preferences and priority consideration eligibilities.
• Contact the JB Charleston NAF HR Office at [email protected] with questions.
• Address: JB Charleston Child and Youth Services Flight, 628 FSS/FSCN, 101 E. Hill Blvd, JB Charleston, SC 29404-5000.
• If you provide an email, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt and status updates via email.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the U.S. Constitution.

About Company

The 628 Force Support Squadron is part of the Air Mobility Command, providing support services to military personnel and their families at Joint Base Charleston. This squadron operates Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs, including the Youth Center on Naval Weapons Station, Goose Creek, SC.

628 Force Support Squadron is named as the hiring organisation for the Operations Clerk post.