Recreation Assistant (Outdoor Recreation)

About the role

About the position: This position will be assigned to the Buckley Outdoor Recreation Center. This is a Regular Full Time position that is eligible for benefits such as leave, Medical and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401(k) and Retirement.

What you will do

• Assists in planning and scheduling recreation programs and special events (i.e. camp-outs, info fairs) for the Outdoor Recreation Center.
• Issues rental equipment, checks equipment for damage and instructs patrons on the proper use of the equipment.
• Registers patrons for activities.
• Prepares skis for rental to include grinding, sharpening and waxing.
• Assists with maintenance, repair and cleaning of all recreation equipment.
• Enters data into POS system for rental and retail inventory, issuing and receiving.
• Receives payments and monitors the recreational vehicle storage lot, FamCamp and other recreation areas.
• Sells lift tickets, entertainment, amusement park and special event tickets, and all related inventory, following required cash handling procedures and accountability.
• Prepares daily cash reports and deposits money on a daily basis.
• Makes reservations for the FamCamp, picnic areas and all rental equipment.
• Displays stock and inventory items so that they are easily accessible.
• Sends out customer confirmations and notifications as needed.
• Performs duties as driver and/or assistant driver in conjunction with field trips, tours, or other designated activities.
• Position requires an uncommon tour of duty to include night, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Qualifications: Applicants must have working experience or knowledge of the recreational activities and equipment, rules and procedures as related to the particular activity in which they are assigned.
• Progressively responsible experience in clerical duties in the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit, custody, or other processing of cash items when this includes (I) direct handling of cash items and, (2) use of cash accountability control methods.
• Experience making reservations is required.
• Applicant must have good organizational skills.
• Applicant must have the ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and polices.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Binding certification is preferred.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical is required.
• Position is a Position of Trust.
• Must successfully complete a National Agency Check (NAC).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• "This is a drug testing position.
• The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use." If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: ***

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.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• 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.

What to expect next

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.

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. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.