Recreation Assistant (Equipment Checkout) Job in Tinker AFB, OK

Vacancy No. 249VFSW696764 Department Air Force Materiel Command
Salary $15.00 to $18.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 12/30/2024 Close Date 1/13/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Tinker AFB, OK


Summary


About the position: This position will be assigned to the Tinker Outdoor Recreation Program.

This is a Regular Part Time position with a minimum guaranteed 20 hours per week. Incumbent will be eligible for benefits including Health and Dental coverage, Life Insurance, 401k and NAF Retirement.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Assists Program Director and other Recreation Assistants in the program operation and maintenance
of a variety of equipment and facilities under the Outdoor Recreation Manager (Base Picnic Areas,
Fam Camp, RV Storage, Equipment Rental and Base Pool etc.). Types of duties include, but are not
limited to the following: Opens and closes facilities. As requested, assists in the organizing,
promoting, scheduling, coordinating set up of outdoor recreation programs to include USAF, AMFC and
base wide activities; takes reservations and payment for trips and tours; notifies participants of
schedule changes; checks the established safety system of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities
and areas, tools, and equipment, charging them out to participants, and checking them for condition
on their return; performs minor repairs and adjustments; takes inventory of authorized recreation
supplies and equipment. May recommend new programming activities, to include type of format and
resources the activity would require. As requested, gathers information from a number of different
sources, including past programs and current popular programs in other communities.
Collects fees and protects funds. Greets facility users, and provides a variety of information
about the recreation facilities, activities and scheduled events. Decorates facility to reflect
holiday and program themes. Reports facility repairs and maintenance requirements according to
procedures. Assists in maintaining facility to meet operational standards. Operates a 15 passenger
van to transport customers for scheduled trips/tours. Operates an industrial sewing machine to
repair rental canopies and tents. May serve as the alternate Safety Representative for the
facility, assisting in inspections, and maintaining related records and documents. Performs duties
as vehicle control officer for Outdoor Recreation, ensuring all maintenance is performed at proper
intervals on four 15 passenger vans and one GSA truck. Acts as maintenance chief for all Equipment
Rental and program equipment, to include maintaining maintenance logs and ensuring all preventative
maintenance is performed at proper intervals. Responsible for all parts and material purchases for
repairs for equipment rental and program equipment. Assists in determining when to accomplish
programed replacement of all equipment rental and program equipment. Responsible for making and
tracking purchases for the Flight Chief for base wide events accomplished by the Community Support Flight. Leads work crews for set up and teardown of base wide events to include but not limited to: Summer Bash, Airshows, USO Shows, Tops in Blue Shows, Concerts, and Christmas Parades etc. Performs outdoor and indoor maintenance tasks, such as cutting grass, shoveling snow, policing the area, changing light bulbs, and similar work. Performs other duties as assigned.



If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12657380

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical with favorable results.
  • This position may require the incumbent to work an uncommon tour of duty including evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • This position is a testing designated position (TDP) and has a minimum age requirement of 18 for drug testing.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/13/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

Must have experience which provides a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed
in organized, recreational activities or programs; and practical knowledge and/or experience of
recreational activities equipment, rules and procedures. Must have ability to communicate both
orally and in writing. Cash handling skills required. Must possess skill in dealing with the
public. Position of trust. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a drug testing designated position.
The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Subject to an irregular tour of duty to
include nights, weekends, holidays and special events. Must have a current driver's license. Must
be at least 18 years of age. Satisfactory completion a T1 background investigation is required.
Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to pass a pre employment physical.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Additional information

  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal Affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/13/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

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Agency contact information

Tinker NAF HR Office
Address
Tinker Community Services Flight
72 FSS/FSCN
6120 Arnold Street, Bldg 5702
Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8101
US
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Next steps

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