Recreation Assistant (Programs) Job in Offutt AFB, NE

Vacancy No. 25-8FFSWO727374 Department Air Combat Command
Salary $15.75 to $15.75 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 2/4/2025 Close Date 2/12/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Offutt AFB, NE


Summary


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


This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

Works under the supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Manager to perform a variety of program support work for a broad range of Outdoor Recreation Operations and/or maintenance activities; focusing on areas such as financial, scheduling, training, personnel, inventory, marketing, planning, projects, facilities, and program management. Assists the manager in designing and executing a comprehensive program of activities, services, and events to meet the needs of the serviced population. Assists in planning and executing marketing and publicity program strategies for the activity. Ensures event dates are coordinated through FSS leadership well in advance to ensure they do not conflict with other wing or squadron events. Proactively plans and coordinates logistical support requirements with appropriate on-base organizations. Formulates, justifies, executes, and monitors NAF accounting transactions, budgets, and resources. Assists in developing a 5-year financial plan for all activities. Maintains a filing system to include items such as continuity files, after action reports, and calendars for future reference. Accomplished documentation in support of requests for personnel action and awards nomination packages. meets periodically with the activity manager to provide status of program planning updates. Attends program events both in and out of state which may include nights overnights and weekends. Assists assigned personnel in all areas and functions of Outdoor Recreation. Assists customers with program registration. Ensures security of merchandise, equipment and funds and provides training on established procedures. Provides excellent customer service, answers telephone and assists patrons with scheduling parties, leagues, fundraisers or other events. Maintains a clean, neat and safe work area. Performs other related duties as required.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12685051

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

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, 02/12/2025

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:
Ability to plan, organize and carry out projects related to one or more outdoor recreation programs and general work experience that has prepared the individual for performing broader projects described in the duties and responsibilities above. In addition, must have ability to effectively perform financial, program, facility, inventory, and personnel program support work. Must have skill to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, Experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs to include Word, Excel and Power Point, is highly desirable. Ability to follow procedures for group activities or programs; and practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities equipment, rules and procedures which involves recreational work in the area of specialty in which the position is assigned. The employee must possess and maintain a valid state issued motor vehicle operator's license. Work may require physical exertions and must be able to lift, bend, walk or stand for long periods of time. Repeated lifting or moving of equipment will be required. Will be required to work outside normal business hours which include nights and weekends. May be subject to irregular tour of duty. The employee will need to be certified in First Aid and CPR. This is a drug testing designated position. The Incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Condition(s) of Employment: Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required. Negative drug test result is required. Maintain Valid State issued drivers license. Certified in First Aid and CPR.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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 02/12/2025 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.

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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

Offutt NAF HR Office
Address
Offutt Community Services Flight
55 FSS/FSCN
105 Washington Square, Building 49, STN #223
Offutt AFB, NE 68113-2084
US

Next steps

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