TRIPS AND TOURS PROGRAMMER (ODR)

TRIPS AND TOURS PROGRAMMER (ODR)

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Luke AFB, Arizona

Salary Range: $19.7 - $21.25 Per Hour

Job Summary: About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation on Luke AFB, AZ. This is a Flexible position with no guaranteed hours or benefits. Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, and stretching. Frequently lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be 21 years or older

Major Duties:

• The purpose of this position is to serve as an Outdoor Recreation Trips and Tours Programmer for overall management, planning, maintenance and control of all outdoor facilities and equipment. Develops, organizes, and implements seasonal outdoor programs to include, but not limited to a variety of land and water-related activities and services (e.g., aquatics, camping, backpacking, nature hikes, canoeing, rafting, rock climbing, bicycling, skiing, etc.). Plans and coordinates activities within the limitations of available facilities, equipment, staff, and financial resources. Analyzes all related costs and calculates prices of trips and events. Schedules and publicize outdoor recreation activities. Arrange for off-base equipment, transportation, supplies, and services needed to accomplish scheduled activities. Establish contact with various off-base agencies. Solicits volunteers and individual activity orientation and training. Instructs participants in the activity for which the employee has technical expertise. Gathers, monitors, and maintains data to complete reports, responds to inquiries and assists others. Assists Outdoor Recreation Manager and Assistant Manager in planning, developing, and conducting an outdoor recreation training program, as well as a risk management plan. Assists with periodic program plans and quarterly and annual budget requirements. Ensures safety orientation is provided to paid and volunteer staff and participants regarding specific activities. Determines program needs and objectives through the use of patron requests, surveys, and current trends. Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing activities and adapts various programs in accordance with findings. Plans and organizes special events as assigned to Outdoor Recreation Manager. Provides information and advises patrons of available recreation resources and opportunities in the area. May be required to act as trip/tour guide, supervise volunteers, Trips and Tours Recreation Assistants and perform personally, a broad variety of general clerical and administrative functions. May become involved in supply functions such as receipt, storage, issue and maintenance. Position is a Position of Trust. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12957523

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, 05/18/2026 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: Must have one or more years of experience instructing or guiding one or more of the following activities: mountain biking, rock climbing, canyoneering, mountaineering, snowboarding, backpacking, hiking, and/or kayak touring. Experience tracking, managing, and maintaining outdoor equipment.

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 05/18/2026 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: 2026-05-18