Recreation Assistant-Travel & Tours Job in Sasebo Naval Base, Japan

Vacancy No. FFR25-0481 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $17.25 to $17.25 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/10/2025 Close Date 7/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Sasebo Naval Base, Japan


Summary

This position, supports the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program that may include special events, recreation information/resources, trips, tours, and resale tickets, at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan. The purpose of this position is to provide assistance in the operation of the Travel and Tours.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship only. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, and current CNIC employees within the local Nagasaki region.

Duties

- Provides customer service, information and support of Community Recreation programs
and activities. Service to MWR customers includes, but is not limited to: checking patron
eligibility to ensure authorized use of recreation facilities, resources and equipment,
providing information about activities and program offerings, opening and closing
facilities, ordering and restocking supplies.
- Collects fees from customers associated with sales of tickets, retail and rental items, as
well as from classes, trips, and various other Community Recreation programs using
Point of Sales (POS) and computer programs.
- Is accountable for the accuracy of daily sales transactions and completes a Daily Activity
Report (DAR) at the end of every shift.
- Assists in administering traditional and non-traditional workshops, clinics and events in a
variety of leisure and recreation skills subject areas, in tune with offerings popular in the
local area, including but not limited to camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing,
snow skiing, hiking and water sports.
- Provides recreation experiences related to leisure skill sets in the form of day and
weekend trips.
- Assists in day-to-day administration of multiple programs to which assigned. Tasks
include submission of event after-action reports, patronage data collection and entering
program data.
- Performs administrative duties, all of which are accomplished through a variety of means,
including computer software programs which track resource inventories, patron
usage/comments, and program standards metrics.
- Assists with recruitment, training and scheduling of Community Recreation staff.
- Actively supports the command statement on adherence to EEO principles and policies.
- Assists in the planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of MWR
programs and special events.
- Performs entertainment and promotion scheduling.
- Assists in updating of electronic and multi-media support tools, as needed.
- Seeks ways to promote MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on
base.
- Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations (park
districts, forest preserve, clubs, special interest groups, etc.) to support and benefit MWR
programs.
- Performs community outreach to assist in the development of contacts.
- Assists in the creation of professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-up.
- Researches and provides information and referral for a variety of recreational
opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base.
- Adheres to NAVMED P-5010 sanitation requirements.
- Initiates and follows up on maintenance trouble calls to get equipment/facility issues
resolved.
- Provides support for Community Recreation event set up and break down.
- Performs other duties as assigned as they pertains to the duties of this position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Satisfactorily complete all background checks to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
  • Incumbent must be able to work varied work schedules to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must have a valid state drivers’ license in order to transport patrons off-base.
  • Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position: a current Emergency First Responder (EFR) or CPR First Aid certification.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.A qualified candidate possess the following ;
  • Combination of experience related to customer service and or recreation activity-based functions.
  • Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities.
  • Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities.
  • Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and the entire scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests.
  • Knowledge of the functions, procedures, and operations of recreation activities.
  • Must have strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to maintain records, compile and organize data for reports, and perform research on recreation topics for dissemination to customers.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Knowledge of computers, office procedures and print production.
  • 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience in recreation or related field or 2 years above high school
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Education

  • When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of your application package.
  • Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States.
  • 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.
  • All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards.
  • 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).
  • Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience.
  • For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • All candidates must reside within the commuting area.
  • Non-US Citizen or Non- US Bona Fide Resident Alien (Non-Green Card Holder) applicants who are SOFA sponsored must provide a completed police record check with at least 7 years of history from the embassy/consulate of their country of citizenship upon receipt of a formal job offer

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

  • 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience in recreation or related field or 2 years above high school
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of Education such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/ conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position.
  • 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 or Family Member Preference and/or Proof of SOFA Status: provide a copy of PCS orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) or Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian).
  • 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: Applications missing any required document will not be eligible for consideration.

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

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 07/24/2025 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. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12741689

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. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant. To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status. DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources
Address
Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US

Next steps

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