Recreation Assistant

Air Education and Training Command; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command invites applicants for a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position assigned to Outdoor Recreation. The role requires a Tier 1 background investigation, fitness inquiry for motor vehicle operators, and driver''s license training.

The job includes potential random drug testing and indoor/outdoor duties on a base in Chicago, IL. Open to all applicants with eligibility demonstrated in the questionnaire.

Qualifications

• Sufficient experience which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties.
• Ability to safeguard funds and equipment.
• Knowledge of office automation software (Microsoft Excel and Word) is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver''s license and driving record with no major violations due to own negligence.
• Must possess the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner.
• Must be able to routinely lift objects weighing 20 pounds and objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance and complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Arithmetic problem solving

Valid driver''s license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

About the position:

This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required. Satisfactorily complete physical fitness inquiry for motor vehicle operators and satisfactory complete driver's license training. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

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, 09/09/2026 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: Sufficient experience which provides knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties. Ability to safeguard funds and equipment. Knowledge of office automation software (Microsoft Excel and Word) is required. Ability to resolve common arithmetic problems and make change is required. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record with no major violations due to own negligence. Must possess the ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner. Must be able to routinely lift objects weighing 20 pounds and objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance and complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.