Recreation Aid

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Arts and Crafts Center on Travis Air Force Base, CA. Physical effort: Must be able to lift objects weighing 35 pounds. Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and the Arts & Crafts Center. This position is developmental to Recreation Assistant, NF-II, position #56194. Learn more about this agency Duties Performs a variety of general office duties such as receiving telephone calls and visitors, answers inquiries regarding all activities within the Arts & Crafts Center i.e. Auto, Engraving, Vehicle/RV resale lots, and Car Wash. Assists in creating products to include but not limited to plaques, trophies, name plates, picture frames, and shadow boxes. 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. Ensures tools and equipment is kept clean and in good working order. Assists in 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 registration for classes and hands out equipment. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12936546 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, 04/20/2026 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. 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 the ability to do simple math. Must have basic computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel. 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. 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. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 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