Department of the Air Force

Recreation Aid

Travis AFB, California Full time

Recreation Aid

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Travis AFB, California

Salary Range: $16.5 - $16.5 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position will be assigned to the Arts and Crafts Center at Travis AFB, CA. The work involves moderate to heavy physical effort, occasional lifting and carrying items unassisted weighing up to 50lbs. Eligible to use base facilities such as: Base Exchange (BX), Gym, Outdoor Rec, Library, Marina, Golf Course, Bowling Center, and the Arts & Crafts Center. Tuition Assistance after one year! This position is developmental to Recreation Assistant, NF-II, position #56194.

Major Duties:

  • Performs a variety of general office duties such as receiving telephone calls and visitors, answers inquiries regarding all activities with in Arts & Crafts i.e. Auto, Engraving, Frame, Wood shop, Vehicle/RV Resale Lots, and Car Wash. Assists in creating products to include but not limited to plaques, trophies, name plates, picture frames, shadow box. 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. Ensure tools, and equipment is kept clean and in good working order. Assists in the 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 sign ups for classes and hands out equipment. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12842483

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, 12/03/2025 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 do simple math (addition, subtraction, division and multiplication).

How to Apply: To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/03/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

Application Deadline: 2025-12-03