Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Facilities) Job in Misawa AFB, Japan

Vacancy No. 25-9TFSWO833553 Department Pacific Air Forces
Salary $15.00 to $18.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/6/2025 Close Date 5/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Misawa AFB, Japan


Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at the Outdoor Recreation Center in the 35 FSS, Misawa AB.

This is a Regular Full-Time position; guaranteed 40 hours per week .

Military Spouse Preference is 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

  • Assist the ODR Management team in the maintenance of off-site facilities and equipment
  • Perform the full range of personnel management responsibilities
  • Ensures all AFIs and OIs are met pertaining to facility management
  • Acts as Facility Manager, HAZMAT program manager, Boat Operator Examiner, and Weapons Custodian
  • Tests all ODR equipment for safe operations, demonstrates safety and conversation techniques for ODR staff on campsites, water sports area, firing ranges (including paint ball) and winter sporting equipment
  • Demonstrates equipment and techniques of various outdoor activities such as paint ball, skeet & trap, skiing/snowboarding, and boating for ODR staff training
  • Accounts for recreation equipment and assets (items include paint ball accessories, skeet & trap equipment, winter sport gear, boats, bouldering wall, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boats)
  • Ensures the established safety system of recreation facilities, tools, and equipment are maintained
  • Takes inventory of recreation supplies and equipment
  • Inspects facilities and equipment for security and general conditions, oversees the functions and proper use of Government vehicles
  • Makes repairs as needed on equipment and facilities, while referring more difficult repairs to professionals
  • Responsible for submitting all work orders and tracking status on all ODR properties
  • Responsible for following ODRs strict key log program
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Must be able to work an uncommon tour of duty (evening, weekends, and holidays)
"This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use."

NOTICE: This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968 because the duties require the incumbent to issue firearms and/or ammunition. An individual convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Candidates selected for this position will be required to certify they have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence prior to assuming the duties of this position. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, U.S.C., § 1001) and will result in removal from federal service.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12733737

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid regular or official passport.
  • This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • This position requires you to have lived in the US for a minimum of 3 years.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug test.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid 4EJ driver's license.
  • Must be able to work an irregular tour of duty to include weekends, nights, and holidays.
  • Must be able to 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, 05/21/2025

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 practical knowledge and/or experience of recreational activities and equipment, rules and procedures in a recreation program activity which has involved recreation work in the area of specialty in which the position is assigned.
  • Must have supervisory experience.
  • Must communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Must have on the job experience with facility maintenance and/or ODR specific equipment maintenance.
  • A knowledge of local and host nation laws and regulations regarding transportation, wildlife, firearms, boating, recreational permits, and licensing is highly desirable.
  • Must have knowledge or on the job training H-VAC equipment and machinery equipment maintenance.
Conditions of Employment:
  • Must be able to complete a pre-employment physical.
  • Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug test.
  • Must have a valid driver license.
  • Must be able to 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.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • 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.
  • 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 is 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 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.

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 05/21/2025 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 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.

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 (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .

Agency contact information

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

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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


© 2006-2025, exclusive of U. S. government job opportunity announcements