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Recreation Specialist (Outdoor Activities)

Department of the Air Force
Air Combat Command
Outdoor Recreation
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Summary


About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation at Offutt AFB.


Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
01/02/2026 to 01/14/2026
Salary
$21 to - $21 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
few vacancies in the following location:
Offutt AFB, NE
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules - Guaranteed 20 hours, can work up to 40 hours.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-8FFSWO091117
Control number
854032900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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Organize, promotes, schedules, and leads Outdoor Recreation programs and activities. Teaches youth and adult recreation skills from beginner to advanced. Conducts needs and interest assessments to determine programming. arrange for recreational excursions, and instructional classes. Prepares budget, analyzes financial results, and maintains solid financial condition of activities. Sign up customers for classes, trips, and programs. Checks out equipment, rental items, etc. Process facility and equipment reservations. Provides quality customer service. Positively interacts with all customers (i.e. greets and offers assistance). Checks customer's eligibility. Resolves customer complaints and problems as empowered. Informs Outdoor Recreation Director of any customer service problems and concerns. Develops a comprehensive local resource inventory for program planning and referral. Provides customer information and referrals. Reviews and analyzes market data to determine program preferences. Develop a minimum of two special programs per month schedule. Support Recreational Operations, assists with equipment check out, trip set up information, prepares deposits and ensures daily deposits are delivered to central cashier. Collects cash, receipts, register tapes, credit card receipts and other supporting documentation. Ensures proper accounting for controlled forms and informs managers of irregularities. Works under the direction of Outdoor Recreation Director to develop and execute a variety or family activities and prepare annual budgets for all programs. Ensures appropriate safety and health practices. Maintain standard First Aid and CPR for both children and adult's certification.
Performs other duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12863314

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • 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, 01/14/2026

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:
Specialized experience that demonstrates ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation. Specialized experience may include: Planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, indoor, or other recreation programs. Instructing in the principles and techniques of recreation program planning and management. Serving in a leadership role in the programs and activities of local, regional and or national recreational organizations. Education may be substituted for experience or vice versa. Undergraduate and graduate education majoring in general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields such as outdoor recreation. Certified in standard First Aid and CPR for adults and children. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 investigation. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operators license. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

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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