This position will be assigned to Joint Base Langley, VA .
This is a two-year developmental trainee program. The selectee will enter as an NF-03 with a salary range of $45K-$55K and upon successfully completing the first year, be promoted to an NF-04 with a salary range of $55K-$65K. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, the participant will outplace to an Air Force Installation as a Golf Course Manager.
This position will be assigned to Joint Base Langley, VA .
This is a two-year developmental trainee program. The selectee will enter as an NF-03 with a salary range of $45K-$55K and upon successfully completing the first year, be promoted to an NF-04 with a salary range of $55K-$65K. Upon successful completion of the two-year program, the participant will outplace to an Air Force Installation as a Golf Course Manager.
This Services NAF Management Trainee (MT) career position is centrally funded by HQ AFSVC and centrally administered by the AF NAF Career Program. Incumbent is required to be career mobile and, as such, may be reassigned to any other position of equal rank, grade and pay for which the employee is qualified at any geographical location for reasons determined to be in the best interest of the Air Force. Incumbent may be subject to an uncommon tour of duty.
As a first year Services NAF MT, incumbent follows a training plan and spends time rotating through the functional activities of recreation, child development, financial management, marketing/publicity, HRO, procurement, bowling and club management. Work assignments include, but are not limited to, the areas and duties listed within this document and the training plan. Guidelines include established services procedures, Air Force manuals, instructions, directives, policies and procedures and requirements of the various services programs/activities. MT is given the opportunity to work in recreational and services activities to learn similarities and differences of category A, B and C operations. Performs tasks designed to provide practical understanding of the organization's programs, policies and objectives. Tasks develop trainee's analytical, judgmental, procedural, technical and operational skills. Assignments are of increasing difficulty and encompass a wide variety of tasks in accordance with the training plan. Assignments are designed to provide familiarity with and increase capability to perform a full range of journeyman-level duties and facilitate the work of higher-graded staff members within the organization. Assists in administrative duties. Assists experienced employees in performing routine tasks in support of services program objectives. Networks with other services APF and NAF MTs and program graduates. Performs other related duties as assigned.
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, 08/03/2026
Business Based Action, 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.
This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave.
Qualifying Experience:
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of golf as would be gained through a PGA certified golf management 4 year school. Skill in oral and written communication; ability to utilize and apply knowledge to plan and carry out business and/or recreational activities of a program segment that meets the needs of the community; and skill in effectively managing financial and physical resources within a program segment. Ability to deal effectively with employees, members and their guests within and outside the activity.
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.
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.
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.
Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/03/2026 to receive consideration.
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