Recreation Specialist

Duties The primary function of the incumbent is to assist patrons, provide information and complete transactions in all areas of leisure and recreation to include booking and setting up of tours. Provides general information of the surrounding area, and other worldwide opportunities serviced by the Travel, Recreation and ITR Office. Monitors operating budget through daily and monthly reports; informs manager of discrepancies. Responsible for all the administrative and financial suspense, inventories, registrations, collection of fees, payments, petty cash, publicity, and "end-of-the-month" reports for both the Travel Office and ITR. Receives telephone calls; greets and assists visitors with travel and leisure information on the local area tours and on the tours offered by the ITR. Uses sources such as the Internet and other professional sources to research information Screens and distributes incoming correspondence; receives official and personal correspondence and administrative or technical materials. Performs other duties assigned. Duties The primary function of the incumbent is to assist patrons, provide information and complete transactions in all areas of leisure and recreation to include booking and setting up of tours. Provides general information of the surrounding area, and other worldwide opportunities serviced by the Travel, Recreation and ITR Office. Monitors operating budget through daily and monthly reports; informs manager of discrepancies. Responsible for all the administrative and financial suspense, inventories, registrations, collection of fees, payments, petty cash, publicity, and "end-of-the-month" reports for both the Travel Office and ITR. Receives telephone calls; greets and assists visitors with travel and leisure information on the local area tours and on the tours offered by the ITR. Uses sources such as the Internet and other professional sources to research information Screens and distributes incoming correspondence; receives official and personal correspondence and administrative or technical materials. Performs other duties assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. A one-year probationary period may be required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation. Qualifications Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following Experience OR a combination of experience and education that provided the knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of recreation or entertainment travel and leisure programs and an understanding of the interests of individuals or groups. Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered. Additional information Thursday, August 27th, 2026 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager. Area of Consideration This job is open to candidates who live local. Local is considered with in a 50-mile radius of Picatinny Arenal, New Jersey. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration). PCS Costs Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Allowances and Differentials This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. 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