Recreation Aid

Summary About the position: This position will be assigned to the Arts and Crafts Center at Travis AFB, CA. The work involves moderate to heavy physical effort, occasional lifting and carrying items unassisted weighing up to 50lbs. Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and the Arts & Crafts Center. Tuition Assistance after one year! This position is developmental to Recreation Assistant, NF-II, position #56194. Duties Performs a variety of general office duties such as receiving telephone calls and visitors, answers inquiries regarding all activities with in Arts & Crafts i.e. Auto, Engraving, Frame, Wood shop, Vehicle/RV Resale Lots, and Car Wash. Assists in creating products to include but not limited to plaques, trophies, name plates, picture frames, shadow box. Uses computer software for a diamond drag rotary engraver, laser engraver, embroidery machine, or eclipse mat cutter to develop projects. Measures and cuts metal, plastic stock, mat board, frame stock, glass, trophy extrusion and wood using various tools. Uses a wide variety of professional/industrial power tools, hand power tools, and manual hand tools. Ensure tools, and equipment is kept clean and in good working order. Assists in the maintaining perpetual control on all inventory items using pre-established procedures and methods. Assists in maintaining good housekeeping, i.e. customer service areas, restrooms, hallways as well as work areas. Assists with classes, student sign ups for classes and hands out equipment. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12853326 Requirements Conditions of employment This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to ensure the level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. 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, 12/18/2025 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: Ability to follow direction, work alone, under direct supervision or with little or no guidance from supervisor. Ability to read a ruler and do simple math (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication). 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. Additional information Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. 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. 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. 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. Benefits Review our benefits