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Recreation Assistant (Crafts)

Department of the Air Force
Pacific Air Forces
35th Force Support Squadron

Summary

About the position: The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the operations and maintenances of the Arts & Crafts Center Program at the Arts & Crafts Center of the 35th Force Support Squadron Misawa AB.

This is a Flexible category position; guaranteed 0 hours per week, but may work up to 40 hours a week (depending on the needs of the facility).

Military Spouse Preference is not lost if selected for this position.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/29/2026 to 06/30/2026
Salary
$15 - $18 per hour

NAF Pay Setting Rules Apply

Pay scale & grade
NF 2
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Misawa AFB, Japan
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent - Guaranteed 0 to 40 hours per week depending on the needs of the facility
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
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
26-9TFSWT279663SR
Control number
867312200

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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  • Individual is responsible for researching and ordering resale inventory.
  • Assists with supply orders for store and programming use.
  • Updates RecTrac POS interface, conducts monthly inventory, and merchandise retail items with guidance from supervisor.
  • Submits supply/damage requests for processing.
  • May operate cash register, collects, safeguards, reconciles, and deposits monies received from customers for all assigned areas.
  • Assists supervisor in programming and implementing a year round calendar of craft classes and events.
  • Provides quality customer service, answers customer's questions and assists with product selection via phone and in-store.
  • Provides simple instructions to children and adult craft classes.
  • Prepares ceramics for firing, fires, loads/unloads kiln, and receives/issues glazed pieces.
  • Enforces safety practices on patrons.
  • Inspects facility and equipment to ensure safe conditions and cleanliness.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Must be able to work an uncommon tour of duty to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • May on occasion shovel snow from sidewalks and put down ice melt.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12945979

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must have a valid passport.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Must be able to work an uncommon tour of duty to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
  • Must be physically able to lift and carry items up to and including 50 pounds.
  • If using Family Member Preference, MUST have a dependent ID.

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, 06/30/2026

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in/around Misawa AB, Japan. All applicants must possess a social security number and valid passport. All applicants MUST be eligible to meet local immigration requirements.

  • Business Based Action
  • Family Member Preference
  • Military Spouse Preference
  • Outside Applicant Veteran
  • Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
  • 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
  • Must have working experience or knowledge of the recreational activities and equipment, rules and procedures as relate to the particular activity in which they are assigned.
  • Responsible experience in retail sales which has provided a technical knowledge of retail products within the organization, merchandise display, maintaining inventory levels, and salesmanship responsibilities.
  • Must have customer service and cash handling experience.
  • Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly and accurately in English.
Condition(s) of Employment:
  • Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
  • Must be physically able to lift and carry items up to and including 50 pounds.
  • Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1) is required.
  • May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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 in order to qualify.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
  • Probationary period may be required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  • Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • 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.
  • LQA is not authorized.
  • Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.

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.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.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 is made that you have inflated your 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.

Pacific Air Forces

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).

Misawa Air Base is located approximately 400 miles north of Tokyo, adjacent to Misawa City in Aomori Prefecture in Tohoku, which has a population of approximately 42,000 people. There are about 3,500 U.S. military personnel assigned to Misawa, along with 300 U.S. civilian employees and more than 1,000 local national employees.

What is NAF Employment?
NAF employment is considered federal employment. It is, however, different from federal civil service employment because the monies used to pay the salaries of NAF employees come from a different source. Civil service positions are paid for by money appropriated by Congress. NAF money, on the other hand, is self-generated by Air Force clubs, bowling centers, golf courses, and other activities that use NAF employees.

Misawa NAF Human Resources Office is the servicing personnel office for 35th FSS facilities, such as Yoiko Child Development Center, Lunney Youth Center, Misawa Lodging, Flyers, Collocated Club, Outdoor Recreation.

FSS is here to serve you ~why not help out your community by working at one of our facilities!

Agency contact information

Misawa NAF HR Office
Email
35fss.hro@us.af.mil
Address
Misawa Community Services Flight
35 FSS/FSCN
Unit 5019
APO AP, AP 96319-5019
US

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