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

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. US resident alien family members of US sponsors who are citizens of NATO countries other than the host nation and possess a valid green card and US Social Security Number (SSN). Area of consideration is Installation (USAG Bavaria) Wide.

Duties

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Works under general supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Manager or Recreation Specialist as a Recreation Assistant, instructing groups and individuals in a variety of outdoor recreation programs.
Such as but not limited to rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, challenge course, using a variety of teaching methods to effectively communicate to participants who have a wide range of abilities and backgrounds.
Teaches children as well as adults.
Incumbent is responsible for group management. The safety of the participants must always be the number one priority.
Must be familiar with all programs offered by Outdoor Recreation, as well as be familiar with local area as the position requires providing information to customers.

Requirements

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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.
This position may require a health screening. Immunizations may be required as a condition of employment for the health and safety of those in the facility.
Must have or be able to obtain a current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED training certification.
Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.

Qualifications

Must have knowledge of and experience in a wide variety of Outdoor Recreation pursuits. Applicants pursuing a degree in Recreation Management, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field, and in the process of completing an internship or field work program will be considered highly qualified.

Best Qualifying Criteria:
- Experience in a combination of rock climbing, hiking, paddle-sports, snow-sports
- Professional certifications in a combination of rock climbing, hiking, paddle-sports, snow-sports
- Experience with the Rectrac Point of Sale system
- Experience in instructing outdoor recreational sports

Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is installation wide. Installation wide means affiliation to USAG Bavaria; either: currently employed on this installation; a spouse/family member of an active duty soldier or an APF/GS/NAF employee that is currently employed on this installation, or an involuntarily separated military member (Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP).

Manual Applications:

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3 pm on 12/30/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs

Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Pay-Band Allowances and Differentials

Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. Sunday premium may be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).

Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Night differential may be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

Foreign Overseas Allowances

Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid. T
Post allowance may be paid in accordance with the Department of States Standardized Regulations (DSSR), contingent upon eligibility.
Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for more information please see the agency contact information listed below for your local NAF Human Resources office.
Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here.

Other:

Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Overseas Employment Eligibility

U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

The announcement questionnaire for this position includes "Best Qualified/Highly Preferred" Criteria. If you respond "yes" to the Best Qualified/ Highly Preferred criteria, please ensure your experience or knowledge is clearly identified on your resume and/or application package.

Applicants meeting this criterion will/may be forwarded to the Selecting Official before other qualified applicants. Best qualified candidates may have to undergo an interview process which will include reference checks.

Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:

It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view kit, click this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf). (If URL does not work, copy and paste the URL into browser).

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You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): O5NAFJJ-24-12642501. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/30/2024.
-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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12642501.
-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 the applicant's responsibility to verify that the 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 USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Grafenwoehr NAF HR Office

Phone: 011499641705262081
Email: usarmy.bavaria.hqda-cpac.mbx.naf@army.mil

Address: JJ-NAF-W6FMAA USAG BAVARIA
DO NOT MAIL
APO, AE 09114
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Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

Required Documents

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The following documents must be submitted with your application:

Resume

The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
PCS Orders
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

How to Apply

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You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): O5NAFJJ-24-12642501. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 12/30/2024.
-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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12642501.
-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 the applicant's responsibility to verify that the 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 USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.