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LODGING CLERK

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command
56TH FORCE SUPPORT SQ

Summary

Position Title: Lodging Clerk
Department: Department of the Air Force
Agency: Air Education and Training Command (AETC) / 56th Force Support Squadron (56 FSS)
Location: Fort Tuthill Off-Base Recreation Area - Flagstaff, AZ
Pay Scale & Grade: NF-0303-01 (Non-appropriated Fund)
Work Schedule: Flexible (Shift work including weekends, evenings, and holidays)
Physical Demands: Walking, standing for extended periods, and light lifting (up to 25-35 lbs)

Overview

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Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$18.35 - $18.35 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 1
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Intermittent
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-7IFSWF510339
Control number
888612900

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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As a Lodging Clerk (NF-01), exceptional customer service is your highest priority. Your primary duties include:

Guest Reception & Reservations

  • Receive and confirm lodging reservations via phone, email, online systems, and in-person walk-ins.
  • Register arriving guests, assign cabins, yurts, and campsites, issue room keys, and verify military/patron eligibility criteria.
  • Provide warm, courteous greetings and escort guests to accommodations when needed.
  • Answer guest inquiries regarding facility amenities, local Flagstaff attractions, weather conditions, and outdoor recreation equipment.
  • Oversee the lost-and-found program and ensure prompt resolution of guest questions or service requests.
Front Desk & Property Administration
  • Utilize property management software to maintain current guest folios, room assignments, check-in/checkout lists, and backup audit reports.
  • Maintain clear communication with housekeeping to update room readiness and cleaning schedules in real time.
  • Inspect, record, and route facilities maintenance tickets promptly to ensure resort facilities stay in pristine condition.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting front desk counter, reception area, and guest lobby.
  • Perform nightly audit procedures and reconcile electronic payment terminals.
Financial Management & Cash Handling
  • Calculate, post, and reconcile guest room rates, sundry merchandise sales, and service charges.
  • Accept payments (cash, credit, or debit), provide correct change, and present itemized statements at checkout.
  • Balance daily transactions against control records, maintain cash registers, and prepare daily cashiers' and consolidated activity reports.
  • Follow strict Air Force Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) financial safeguarding protocols and cash handling standards.
Sundry, Hospitality & Beverage Services
  • Stock, display, and sell convenience store goods, fire wood, retail items, and regional souvenirs.
  • Brew and serve specialty coffee beverages during designated morning hours.
  • Pour and serve craft beer and wine from tap during established social hours, adhering to all Dram Shop and responsible beverage service guidelines.
  • Keep the coffee bar, tap beverage area, and guest seating areas sanitized and spotless.
  • Assist patrons with recreational rental equipment checkouts and returns as required.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13088483

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Shift Work: Position is subject to an irregular tour of duty, including days, swing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on resort occupancy.
  • Minimum Age: Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire (to satisfy Arizona state and military regulations for the service of alcoholic beverages).

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, 10/28/2026

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.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Experience: Demonstrated background in general clerical, hospitality front desk, or retail cashiering work showing the ability to multi-task efficiently while delivering outstanding customer service.
  2. Arithmetic & Cash Handling: Proven ability to perform fundamental arithmetic, handle money accurately, operate Point of Sale (POS) registers, and balance daily receipts.
  3. Communication Skills: Communicate effectively with military guests, leadership, and coworkers.

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

  • 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.
Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.

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.

Air Education and Training Command

Are you passionate about the great outdoors and delivering five-star guest hospitality? Join our team at Fort Tuthill Recreation Area, nestled in the cool Ponderosa pines of Flagstaff, Arizona! Operated under the 56th Force Support Squadron (Luke AFB), Fort Tuthill is a premier year-round mountain retreat offering military members, veterans, and their families cabins, rustic yurts, RV camping, outdoor equipment rentals, and scenic alpine adventures.
As a Lodging Clerk, you are the welcoming face and warm heartbeat of our resort. Whether you are checking in a military family escaping the desert heat, brewing morning craft coffee, pouring evening refreshments, or recommending hiking and ski trails, you'll ensure our service members receive the rejuvenating mountain getaway they deserve.

Agency contact information

Luke NAF HR Office
Email
56fss.fsmh@us.af.mil
Address
Flagstaff Community Services Flight
56 FSS/FSCN
7383 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 3090
Luke AFB, AZ 85309-1566
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