Department of the Air Force

Recreation Specialist (MVO)

Elmendorf AFB, Alaska Full time

Recreation Specialist (MVO)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

Salary Range: $20 - $24 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. Flexible employees have work schedules that depend on the needs of the activity. You may work a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Flexible employees may be subjected to "on call" work in addition to hours posted on the schedule.

Major Duties:

  • Works under the direction of the Outdoor Adventure Director, participates in a large year-round Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP),Trap and Skeet (T & S) Leads, teaches, organizes, advises on, assesses and administers outdoor recreation programs. Develops and submits all marketing requirements. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for OAP activities/programs, T & S. Interprets regulations, develops local compliance procedures and addresses related problem situations. Ensures programs operate in compliance with all applicable regulations, laws and operating instructions. Plans, organized, teaches, participates and directs program activities such as, but not limited to, white water rafting, kayaking, fishing, clamming, ATVing, hiking and canoeing. Establishes and maintains adequate inventory of supplies and equipment required to provide for uninterrupted operations. Ensures operations are adequately staffed and customer service is provided. Ensures cash handling and financial transactions are completed, reported as required, and purchasing and pricing guidelines are adhered to. Operates general and special purpose vehicles to include pickup trucks, Snowcats, A TV's, snow-machines and boats. Will be required to work an uncommon tour of duty including evenings, weekends and holidays; work often requires working outdoors in inclement weather. May be required to travel away from JBER. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12912770

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, 03/26/2026 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: This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sept 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Formal education will include an Associate's degree or higher in recreation or related field. First aid and CPR certification at a level equal to or exceeding Outdoor Emergency Care or Wilderness First Responder & Swift Water Rescue Technician certification required (or must obtain within 6 months of employment). Applicant must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with individuals and groups. Working knowledge and ability to teach/lead outdoor activities, i.e. white water rafting, kayaking, hiking, Alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, ATVing, snow machining, etc. Must have knowledge that ensures compliance with regulations, laws and requirements for health and safety. Must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and pre-employment drug test. Must be at least 21 years of age for issuance of alcohol.

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 03/26/2026 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: 2026-03-26