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Recreation Specialist (ITR) NF-03

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency
Morale Welfare Recreation Fund - Leisure Travel Services

Summary

This position is located at DLA Columbus in Whitehall, Ohio.

Incentives and Bonuses

  • Incentives will not be paid.
Free fitness center membership.
Employee/family access to all MWR resources/programs.
Access to exceptional, subsidized on-site childcare services, discounted local/national tickets & travel.
Employee Assistance Program/counseling services available for employees/family members.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/18/2026 to 05/20/2026
Salary
$54,000 - $56,275 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Whitehall, OH
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—Eligible for situational telework only, Emergency and OPM Prescribed "Unscheduled"
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - 40 hours guaranteed.
Work schedule
Full-time
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
O1NAFAI-26-12965569
Control number
869712000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

United States (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.

Duties

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  • The primary function of the incumbent is to assist patrons, provide information and complete transactions in all areas of leisure and recreation to include booking and setting up of tours.
  • Provides general information of the surrounding area, and other worldwide opportunities serviced by the Travel, Recreation and ITR Office. Monitors operating budget through daily and monthly reports; informs manager of discrepancies.
  • Responsible for all the administrative and financial suspense, inventories, registrations, Collection of fees, payments, petty cash, publicity, and "end-of-the-month" reports for both the Travel Office and ITR.
  • Receives telephone calls; greets and assists visitors with travel and leisure information on the local area tours and on the tours offered by the ITR. Uses sources such as the Internet and other professional sources to research information.
  • Maintains a current library of leisure travel to include city and directional maps. Continuously researches information on travel and leisure activities to be performed in the local area, as workload permits. Performs other duties assigned.

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.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • Night differential authorized.
  • Sunday Premium Pay authorized

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

  • Experience OR a combination of experience and education that provided the knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of recreation or entertainment travel and leisure programs and an understanding of the interests of individuals or groups.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":
  • Possess three (3) or more years of experience using RecTrac point of sale.
  • Possess three (3) or more years of experience selling tickets through the Military Ticket Programs.
  • Possess three (3) or more years of experience sourcing and purchasing inventory for a retail gift shop.
Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered

Education

  • Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree with major study in a field of recreation or recreation management is qualifying experience.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is installation-wide, applicants who reside on or work on DLA-Defense Supply Center - Columbus, Whitehall, Ohio. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Manual Application Option
  • If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
  • Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00 pm EST on 05/20/2026 to ensure timely processing.
  • Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Allowances and Differentials
  • This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
  • Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:
  • After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Discover Your Path to Success

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 Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

  • Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
  • We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
  • If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:
  • NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)


Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Defense Logistics Agency

Defense Logistics Agency.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) agency.//DLA provides worldwide logistics support for the missions of the Military Departments and the Unified Combatant Commands under conditions of peace and war. It also provides logistics support to other DoD Components and certain Federal agencies, foreign governments, international organizations, and others as authorized.

Agency contact information

Darius Jones
Phone
(571)-588-4403
Email
darius.j.jones3.naf@army.mil
Address
Defense Logistics Agency Tobyhanna
Do Not Use
Tobyhanna, PA 00000
US

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