Recreation Assistant (Skills Development) Job in Misawa AFB, Japan

Vacancy No. 24-9TFSWT691084 Department Pacific Air Forces
Salary $15.00 to $18.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 12/18/2024 Close Date 12/31/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Misawa AFB, Japan


Summary

About the position: The primary purpose of this position is responsible for assisting other specialists in the operation and maintenance of the Frame, Graphics, and Wood Shop located in the Arts & Crafts Center of the 35th Force Support Squadron Misawa AB.

This is a FLEX category position; guaranteed ZERO hours per week.

Military Spouse Preference IS NOT lost if selected for this position.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

  • Assists customers in taking custom framing, graphic, and wood orders; while demonstrating the basic techniques of custom framing, graphics, and wood projects.
  • Operates a variety of tools and equipment to include but not limited to:
    • computerized engraver,
    • heat press,
    • power tools,
    • glass cutter,
    • mat cutter,
    • stapler,
    • vacuum press,
    • small hand tools.
  • Informs patrons of safety rules and ensures they are followed by demonstrating safe working techniques.
  • May instruct safety classes.
  • Maintains equipment and basic housekeeping order in the facility.
  • May assist with monthly inventory, restocking merchandise and purchase ordering.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to work an uncommon tour of duty to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • May on occasion shovel snow from sidewalks and put down ice melt.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12649053

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must have you lived in the US for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Must have a valid passport.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Must be able to work an irregular tour of duty to include weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly and accurately in English.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.

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, 12/31/2024

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in and/or around Misawa AB, Japan. All applicants must possess a social security number and valid passport. All applicants MUST be eligible to meet local immigration requirements.

  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
  • Must have working experience or knowledge of the recreational activities and equipment, rules and procedures as relate to the particular activity in which they are assigned.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly and accurately in English.
  • Must be able to solve simple arithmetic problems and read a tape measure.
  • Subject to metal and wood splinters, adhesives, paint fumes, cuts, burns, and bruises.

Condition(s) of Employment:
  • Must be physically able to list and carry items up to and including 50 pounds.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background check.

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 in order to qualify.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more years preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  • This is a Non-Appropriated 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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.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 is made that you have inflated your 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

The documents you are required to submit 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 employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:

  • 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 eligibility to apply. 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 in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must 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 12/31/2024 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 or your application will be incomplete.

It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

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Agency contact information

Misawa NAF HR Office
Address
Misawa Community Services Flight
35 FSS/FSCN
Unit 5019
APO AP, AP 96319-5019
US
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Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.


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