Recreation Assistant NF-02

U.S. Army MWR

Fort Drum (NY)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Job summary

U.S. Army MWR at Fort Drum seeks staff to assist patrons, check out equipment, and provide safety instruction for recreational facilities.

You will help run special events and tournaments, guide other staff when needed, and perform additional duties as assigned to maintain quality service for Soldiers and their Families.

Qualifications

Minimum six months of work experience dealing with the general public.

Responsibilities

Circulates among patrons to ensure service is satisfactory and resolves complaints.
Assist patrons in using the facility by checking out equipment, providing safety instructions and demonstrations.
Plans, conducts, publicizes and arranges support for special events and tournaments.
May provide work guidance to other staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Summary

This position will be used to fill multiple locations.

Join our team at the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) at Fort Drum. We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of Soldiers and their Families by providing essential support services and recreational activities that directly contribute to Soldier readiness and well-being.

Incentives and Bonuses

Incentives will not be paid.

Army NAF pay setting rules may apply to this vacancy.

This job is open to

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Circulates among patrons to ensure service is satisfactory; receiving and resolving customer complaints and providing general instructions on the safe and proper use of equipment, facilities and machinery.
Assist Patrons in use of the facility by checking out equipment, proving safety instruction, and demonstrating new equipment, teaching classes. etc.
Plans, conducts, publicizes and arranges support for special events, social activities, tournaments and related functions.
May provide work guidance to other staff
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI or T3/ANACI background investigation.
Must be willing to accept intermittent, on-call employment.
Work schedule will be irregular, and the incumbent will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or unique events.
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

at least six (6) months of work experience involved dealing with the general public.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Area of Consideration

This job is open to candidates who are within the Local / Surrounding Commuting Area. NOTE: Local / Surrounding Commuting area defines as within 100 miles of Fort Drum. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

PCS Costs

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials

This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday Premium and Night Differential pay have NOT been authorized by the Garrison Commander or the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Flexible positions with no guaranteed hours.
Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will NOT be paid.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities

Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities

After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Termination of Spouse Employment Preference

Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.

Discover Your Path to Success

Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit, your go-to guide for understanding our hiring processes and making your application stand out.
Inside you will find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
Click this URL to view the kit: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf

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.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.

As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

Review Our Benefits

For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.

Required Documents

Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.

Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
USAJOBS Two-Page Resume Webinar: This resource is a valuable tool for job seekers. This webinar is 44 minutes long and covers the following topics:

How to create a resume within the two-page limit
Understand essential resume elements for federal applications
Create a resume that communicates your qualifications and gets you noticed
Upload or build a resume on USAJOBS and make it searchable by federal recruiters
Demonstration of the USAJOBS website, the events page, and will go the over key elements of the job seeker profile
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vVE62plAxw

Expedite Your Hiring

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
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