Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Rental Manager) Job in Peterson AFB, CO

Vacancy No. 26-6XFSWO188980 Department United States Space Force
Salary $22.00 to $24.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Part-time
Open Date 2/19/2026 Close Date 3/5/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Peterson AFB, CO


Summary

About the position: This position will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation located on Peterson SFB and is a Regular Part Time (RPT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave)

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment drug test and a pre-employment physical.
Must be able to lift items weighing 40 pounds or more.
This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

Manages all aspects of the Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental and Loan Programs. Supervises and trains Recreation Aids, Recreation Assistants and Lead Recreation Assistants in the day-to-day operation of the Rental and Loan Programs. As a working manager, performs the following types of lead duties: Provides day-to-day advice and guidance to employees for work assignments; relays instructions from the ODR Director or Assistant Director for work assignments; gets the work started and sets the work pace; demonstrates work methods and provides work-related guidance; ensures that the worksite materials and tools are available; and ensures that employees follow security and safety rules. Reports all safety violations to immediate supervisor. Enforces established operating policies and procedures.
Issues rental equipment, checks equipment for damage and instructs patrons on the proper use of the equipment. Enters data into POS system for rental inventory, issuing and receiving. Prepares skis for rental to include mounting bindings, waxing and sanding. Assists with maintenance, repair and cleaning of all recreation equipment issued. Assists the RV Lot manager with payments for the Recreational vehicle (RV) lot. Assists in reviewing financial statements and end of the month equipment inventories for accuracy with the ODR Director. Resolves customer complaints in accordance with established procedures. Actively seeks win-win solutions to differences between staff and customers, and shows willingness to compromise. Works under the direction of the ODR Director and Assistant Director who makes assignments, approves leave and reviews performance appraisals. Shows initiative by seeking additional assignment from shift supervisor immediately after completion of previous assignments. Adapts and supports changing program objectives with a positive attitude.
Assists in selling ski lift tickets and all related outdoor retail equipment, following required cash handling procedures and accountability. Prepares daily cash reports and deposits money on a daily basis. Assists with making reservations for all rental equipment and tickets. Assists in planning and scheduling recreation programs and special events (i.e., winter adventure day, spring fling, fall fest, etc.) for the Outdoor Recreation Center. Plans, prepares, and implements Outdoor Adventure Programs (OAP) to include special Air Force programs (i.e. Beyond the Trail). Recruits and trains volunteers to assist in OAP trip implementation. Oversees/accompanies OAP trips when necessary. Drives vehicle to various sites. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12893009

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain current record of immunization.

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, 03/05/2026

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:
A minimum of 1 year of experience supervising employees is highly desired. At least 1 year of experience working in a rental operation is required. Experience should demonstrate the ability to plan and establish program objectives or performance goals and assess progress toward achievement. Must have demonstrated computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Point of Sale system software. Organizational skills to include managing inventory and progressively responsible office/paperwork management is preferred. Must possess a current binding certification.

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
  • 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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:

  • Binding Certification
  • 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
  • AF 2545 Notification of Personnel Action
  • Binding Certification
  • 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 03/05/2026 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

Peterson NAF HR Office
Email
21fss.fsmh.ex@us.af.mil
Address
Peterson Community Services Flight
21 FSS/FSCN
135 Dover St., Bldg 350, Suite 1110
Peterson SFB, CO 80914-5000
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.