Recreation Aid (Community Recreation)

Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: U.S. Military and Civilian sponsored dependents within the local 50 miles radius commuting area (including applicants with current Military Spouse Preference and Family Member Preference). Singaporean local residents within the area of consideration must apply via https://www.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/ to be considered.

General (includes but not limited to):

• Performs assigned duties and provides necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information and support of recreation and fitness programs.
• Provides information concerning facilities and operation.
• Ensures adherence to regulations, safety and security procedures.
• Assists in maintaining routine reports and/or performs clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties.
• Performs numerous functions in support of recreation and fitness program delivery to include inventory control, equipment inspection, restocking, point of sale system operation and cash handling.
• Operates a cash register, Point of Sale (POS) system, processes product or service transactions including equipment loan, rentals, resale, and program registration; receives payments and makes change.
• Greets patrons in person, answers the telephone, takes messages, handles customer requests, makes referrals to the appropriate staff member.
• Adheres to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements.
• Provides support for recreation event set up and break down.

Conditions of employment

• Work schedule is flexible and will vary as required by the needs of the program to include night, weekend, and holiday shifts as well as split days off.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Written Inquires (NACI), upon hiring and renew every 5 years and/or a Child Care National Agency Check with Inquires when there is regular contact with children under the age of 18.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the following certification within 90 days of hire: Emergency First Responder or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Food Handlers, and C.A.R.E (Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively)
• Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderately heavy items up to 40 pounds without assistance and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance.

Qualifications

• 0 - 3 months general experience and/or High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of the MWR department in order to answer customer questions and/or refer customers to the appropriate activity.
• Skilled in keyboarding to include operation of point of sale systems as well as desktop computers.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations.
• Ability to read and comprehend in order to adhere to published rules, regulations, standard operating procedures, checklists, and other guides.
• Ability to perform basic custodial tasks (e.g., sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, wiping, dusting, etc.).
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
• Ability to identify customer needs, deliver expected service and/or resolve routine customer issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

How you will be evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation.
• If claiming Military spouse or Family Member Preference: provide a copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian) AND a copy of marriage certificate
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.).
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.

Note: To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required. All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study. *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s). Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

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