Community Recreation Assistant

Naval District Washington; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Naval District Washington is seeking a Community Recreation Assistant to support recreational activities on-site. This entry-level position requires customer service experience and effective organizational skills to help plan special events and leisure activities. The role includes physical tasks such as transporting patrons and lifting items, as well as potential for irregular work hours. Applicants must maintain a valid driver's license and comply with E-Verify requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience related to customer service and recreation activities.
• Ability to organize and administer events.
• Knowledge of leisure time activities principles.

Responsibilities

• Transport patrons off-base as needed.
• Lift moderate to heavy items during various activities.
• Work during irregular hours including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Record keeping

Job description

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• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position and maintain a valid state driver's license in order to transport patrons off-base.
• Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderate heavy items up to 40 pounds, occasionally required to lift heavier items.
• Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must have a valid REAL ID Driver's License or Identification Card.
  
  

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Conditions of Employment

• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position and maintain a valid state driver's license in order to transport patrons off-base.
• Work may require sitting, walking, long periods of standing, bending and lifting of moderate heavy items up to 40 pounds, occasionally required to lift heavier items.
• Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Must have a valid REAL ID Driver's License or Identification Card.
  
  

Qualifications

• Combination of experience related to customer service and or recreation activity based functions.
• Ability to organize, plan, administer special events and entertainment activities.
• Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and procedures used in organizing, planning and conducting leisure time activities.
• Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission and the entire scope of Community Recreation activities and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages and interests.
• Knowledge of the functions, procedures, and operations of recreation activities.
• Must have strong customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain records, compile and organize data for reports, and perform research on recreation topics for dissemination to customers.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of computers, office procedures and print production.
  
  

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

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