SUPERVISORY RECREATION SPECIALIST (ARTS & CRAFTS DIRECTOR) Job in Malmstrom AFB, MT

Vacancy No. 25APR5JLABARGE820386 Department Air Force Global Strike Command
Salary $25.00 to $25.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/26/2025 Close Date 5/11/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Malmstrom AFB, MT


Summary

This position will be assigned to the Arts & Crafts Center.

This is a regular full-time position guaranteed 35 hours however could work up to 40 hours per week to support the needs of the mission and is eligible to earn leave or other NAF benefits.

Must be able to successfully pass pre-employment physical and be able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

  • Responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the Arts and Crafts Program. Programs include the following: Auto Skills Program, Multi-Crafts Program, Frame Shop and Engraving Shop. Implements higher level directives and formulates procedures and programs to ensure high standards of recreational and promotional programs. Develops long and short range plans and accurately determine resources needed to support the programs.
  • Routinely identifies overall objectives and priorities for subordinate sections and effectively determines how resources will be allocated. Evaluates the Arts and Crafts Program to determine identification of needs, available and potential resources, establishment of priorities and justification of program and financial status.
  • Confers with Community Services Flight Chief and other Force Support Squadron Leadership in devising and implementing programs and activities that appeal to and influence/improve the quality of life for eligible personnel. Prepares and maintains the necessary data to program, justify and submit annual appropriated fund operations and maintenance (O&M) budget and non-appropriated fund budget. Directs the development of marketing/publicity plans, policies, programs and strategies to enable the marketing director to produce appropriate publicity material being utilized and widely disseminated. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
  • Structures assignments and assigns work; establishes work priorities and deadlines; develops work plans; hears group or individual grievances or complaints; schedules and grants leave; determines training needs; applies EEO concepts and requirements; selects, disciplines and evaluates employees; maintains a safe and appropriate working environment and gives instruction and guidance in the substantive work of the organization. Operates a variety of equipment to include but not limited to engraving, embroidery, lettering, heat presses, air brushes, mat cutters, choppers and various power tools.
  • Participates in base exercises and inspections as required to ensure security and safety standards are met. Executes Flight assignment; assists other functional elements of the Flight and Squadron for special events and base wide functions as delegated by Flight Chief.
  • All other duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12730148

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires mandatory drug testing.
  • May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to include nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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, 05/11/2025

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 responsible experience which provided a working knowledge of arts and crafts facilities or similar operations.
  • Previous cashier or sales experience is preferred.
  • Skill in the use and maintenance of various types of arts and crafts equipment is desirable.
  • Must be able to operate a personal computer.
  • Must be familiar with NAF budgeting, cash controls over all assets.
  • Must have ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and present a professional image.
  • Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Must possess skill in dealing with the public.
  • Must successfully complete a National Agency Check and any other required background or security investigation.
  • May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to include nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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 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.

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 05/11/2025 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

Malmstrom NAF HR Office
Address
Malmstrom Community Services Flight
341 FSS/FSCN
7215 Goddard Drive, Bldg 1191 Room 105
Malmstrom AFB, MT 59402-5000
US

Next steps

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