RECREATION ASSISTANT, NF-02/RFT, MCCS BOWLING, CAMP FOSTER Job in Camp Foster, Japan

Vacancy No. 71689 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $16.00 to $16.00 Grade 02 to 02
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/30/2025 Close Date 2/6/2025
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Locations:
Camp Foster, Japan


Summary

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.

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Duties

NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:        Recreation Assistant    
BUSINESS TITLE   Recreation Assistant (Foster Bowling)

JOB SERIES:    0189                        PAY LEVEL:    NF-02

INTRODUCTION:
This position is in the Bowling Program, Retail Operations Section, Business Operations Branch, Camp S. D. Butler, Okinawa, Japan. The purpose of this position is to function as a Duty Manager during days, nights or weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent has full responsibility for the smooth operation of a 20-lane bowling center in the absence of management during days, nights or on weekends, to include game room, pin-setting equipment, pro shop, desk operations, fast casual concept, and bar operations. Uses a general knowledge of the game of bowling to assist customers in selecting equipment best suited for their needs. Oversees up to 15 employees per shift.
Assigns patrons to lanes, issue bowling rental shoes, and collects rental fees.  Responsible for a change fund and the accountability of monies from sales.  Prepares accurate daily activity records, and other associated paperwork. Assist customers with ¿Dispute and/or Jackpot¿ slot machine payouts, operates cash register for bowling fees and retail sales. Operates the Qubica Automatic Bowling System for lane assignments, selection of bowling type and recording of bowling fees.  Answers telephone and makes bowling reservations.

Is responsible for cash funds and daily cash receipts in multiple locations. Performs various cash handling duties such as issuing change funds, ringing cash registers in/out, reading registers at designated times and completes DARs, etc. Complies with non-appropriated fund procedures, maintains required accountability records. Issues, receives and secures change funds and income from shift supervised.

Assures adequate maintenance, sanitation and cleanliness of the Bowling Complex and its equipment. May direct mechanics to conduct minor maintenance repairs. Receives customer complaints and attempts to resolve them. Refers major complaints or incidents to the Complex Manager or appropriate authority. Closes the Bowling Complex and assures that all entrances and exits are secured and that no unauthorized persons remain in the complex. Conducts fire checks, secures fund container at the completion of the business day.
Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.  Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact.  Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems.  Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  

Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Uses required safety equipment and observes safe work procedures.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other duties as assigned.
This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.
 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Must be at least 20 years old AND have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school.  (Valid documentation will be required upon hire).
  2. Must be able to perform prolonged standing, walking, reaching, moderate lifting and carrying objects up to 45 lbs. independently and objects over 45 lbs. with assistance.
  3. Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include morning, nights, weekends, holidays, and work at any one of the six centers within the program.
  4. Obtain an 18-hour Manager¿s Sanitation certification within 60 days of hiring.
  5. Must be able to complete Cash Handling Training Course before handling fund.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

  1. Working knowledge of the sport of bowling, bowling center operation, and equipment maintenance use to a level which enables the incumbent to perform or direct minor maintenance or adjustments.
  2. Working knowledge in Microsoft Programs such as Word, Excel, etc.
  3. Strong verbal and written communications skills to write reports, correspondence and procedure guides; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of senior personnel, customers and the public.
  4. Basic knowledge and understanding of food and beverage operations.
  5. Ability to read and interpret organizational policies and procedural guides as well as military orders and regulations, and ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
  6. Possess excellent customer service, interpersonal skills, tact, and problem-solving abilities, a team player actively looking for a way to help people.


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.
 

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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.

THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS. 

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315.

  • Applies to positions in grades NF-3 and below, and equivalent Craft & Trades and Child and Youth positions.
  • May be exercised once per permanent relocation (PCS), when appointed to a regular full or part time position.
  • Per DoDI 1400.25, volume 315, Enclosure 3, para 2.h.1, MSP eligibility terminates upon acceptance or refusal of an offer of a continuing position (part-time or full-time) in the federal service for which the spouse has registered for employment, whether or not preference was applied. 
  • Applicants hired into flexible positions (0-40 hours per week) or regular position with a time-limited appointment will not lose their spouse preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular full or part time position.  
  • The time period for MSP eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor¿s reporting date to the new duty station, if accompanied, or at any time thereafter during the tour.

All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor¿s orders during the application process. 

Agency contact information

CAMP BUTLER MCCS
Address
CAMP BUTLER MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: NAF PERSONNEL OFFICER
FPO AP, 963735023
JPN
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Next steps

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.


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