RECREATION ASSISTANT

Summary

This position will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation and is not guaranteed a set number of hours but can be scheduled 0 - 40 hours per week.

As a federal employee you will have access to all Hurlburt Field FSS facilities. After 1 year of employment, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

- 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave

- Tuition Assistance

Growth and other benefit opportunities also available.

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Duties

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Performs and/or assists in operation and maintenance of recreational facilities such as FamCamp, Dive Shop, Rifle & Pistol Club, Skeet Range, Paintball, Marina operations, RV storage & recreation areas. Responsible for cash register operations including payment processing, receipts, and cashier reports from daily usage & reservations. Consolidates cashier reports from Point-of-Sale system, prepares and controls change fund, performs inventory of resale items, office/cashier supplies and equipment. Maintains all aspects of the advance payment records to include monitoring payments, sending expiration and late notices, and ensuring proper records. Prepares outgoing correspondence, answers telephone and personal inquiries regarding reservations of the ORC facilities, rental equipment, and recreational areas. Responsible for operation of check-out equipment including inventory, issuing, receiving, checking for damage/cleanliness upon return and maintenance. Demonstrates proper usage, safety and conservation techniques for recreation activities and equipment. Recommends addition and deletion of equipment and resale merchandise based on customer usage. Maintains access to NiPR network through completion of required training and logins. Cleans shop and office areas including floors, counters, office trash, storage rooms, and snack area. Performs periodic monitoring of the beach area. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This position requires satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with Air Force and DoD policy, and a Tier 1 background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has a physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

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, 09/08/2026

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:

Experience demonstrating a working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs; 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 specialty in which the position is assigned; ability and skill in dealing with the public; experience in cash handling procedures.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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.
• 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 Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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.

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