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PROGRAMMING RECREATION SPECIALIST OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command
Outdoor Recreation
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Summary

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 47th Force Support Squadron, located at Outdoor Recreation, Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, Texas.

This position is Regular Part Time (RPT), guaranteed 20 hours a week with potential to a maximum of 40 hours per week. You may be required to work nights, weekends and holidays. RPT employees are eligible to earn annual and sick leave as well as benefits including Health/Dental and Life Insurance, 401k and Retirement.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/06/2025 to 10/19/2025
Salary
$18.47 to - $20 per hour

All NAF positions will be offered at the minimum hourly rate, relevant experience provided will be considered.

Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Laughlin AFB, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time - 20 Hours
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-5EFSWO0005978
Control number
847544600

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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Under the supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Supervisor, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates a wide array of year-round outdoor recreational activities/programs including but not limited to: Recharge for Resiliency (R4R), Single Airmen Program Initiative (SAPI), Outdoor Adventure Programs; water or land-based activities; and other instructional programs. Program plans must include risk assessment, comprehensive itineraries, and a process for obtaining customer comments and suggestions. Recommends new programming activities, to include type of format and resources the activity would require. Gathers information from a number of different sources, including past programs and current popular programs in other communities. Evaluates the information and makes a judgement on what meets the needs of the specific clientele groups.. Assists in promoting marketing strategies. Performs day to day budget management actions such as tracking funds distribution, reconciling commitment/obligation, and real locating assigned program funds. Prepares and maintains data necessary to support short and long range APF and NAF budgets. Assists ODR supervisor in assigning duties for Outdoor Adventure Program guides and volunteers, assigns and reviews work, provides training for program staff to ensure adequate skills in emergency procedures and in customer relations. Assists in developing detailed annual/quarterly adventure programs based upon site surveys and customer input. Establishes calendars, confirms itineraries, obtains permits/tickets where applicable, plans and conducts post/pre-departure meeting with participants, drivers, volunteers, plans menus and purchases food, ensures after action reports are completed. Coordinates special group programs on an as needed basis to include self-guided programs and professional (contracted) guided programs. Coordinates on site educational and recreational programs. Performs administrative tasks such as preparing after action reports, sending program information to customers, responsible for compiling and responding to customer critiques and comment cards, maintains program records. Assists in maintaining facility to meet operational standards. Works with other staff members, volunteers and/or individual/personal services contract personnel. May provide available information and assist patrons in selecting and furthering their interest in the respective areas. In absence of ODR supervisor will ensure daily operations are met.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12812327

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • 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.

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, 10/19/2025

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant 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:
Must possess experience in planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating outdoor adventure programs or other practical experience which has provided a working familiarity and knowledge of the procedures and programs followed in group activities of a recreation program. Must possess skill in dealing with public. Must be able to work being exposed to a variety of cold or hot weather. Must possess the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle with attached trailer. Must possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record with no major violations.

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.

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.

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