Recreation Assistant (Wood Shop)

Summary About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Hobby Complex at Wright-Patt AFB. Operates and maintains the Wood Working Skills Center for patron use. Uses a wide variety of professional/industrial power tools, hand power tools, manual hand tools. Frequently lifts or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling and bending. Duties Operates and maintains the Wood Working Skills Center for patron use. Uses a wide variety of professional/industrial power tools, hand power tools, manual hand tools. Designs, creates, produces, and /or modifies computer rotary engraved and computer laser engraved products using wood, plastic or metal. Assists patrons in various self-help woodworking projects requiring a variety of skills. Ensures that patrons use proper tools and follow safety procedures. Checks progress of the patron's projects. Prepares patron check-in forms, calculate fees and charges for services rendered. Provides custom manufacturing of shadow boxes, flag cases, and other organizational and personal wood projects. Ensures quality control. Ensures customer satisfaction is maintained. Ensures proper use of equipment. Maintains equipment in proper working order. Repairs equipment if possible. Instruct patrons in formal and informal sessions on techniques, materials, safety and regulations. Ensures that the housekeeping standards are maintained. Applicant reviews will be completed weekly or biweekly during this announcement period. *This vacancy is subject to closing early if qualified applicants have applied.* If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12871031 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. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations Must be willing to provide proof of status as a U.S. citizen or Non-U.S. National. Must meet specified residency criteria 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, 03/29/2026 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: Must have experience which demonstrates knowledge of wood crafting methods and techniques to make and repair a variety of wooden items with unique and intricate shapes and designs. Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of a wide variety of woods, gluing, and bonding agents and other woodworking materials. Ability to compute and ensure consistency of dimensions on interlocking parts. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices and procedures. Knowledge of set up, operation and maintenance of precision wood crafting machines and woodworking hand and power tools. Ability to instruct and assist wood patrons. Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, and arm movements. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds. Must have ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Must possess skill in dealing with the public. This is a position of trust. Incumbent must satisfactorily complete a favorable Tier 1 background Investigation. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical 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 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. 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. 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