RECREATION ASSISTANT (T-SHIRT AND PLAQUES)

Summary Performs a variety of duties in support of the T-Shirt and Plaque office at the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Community Recreation program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Work may require considerable physical exertion. Work may require lifting of moderate heavy items up to 40 pounds, occasionally required to lift heavier items. Work may require working outside. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, without a fixed schedule. Administrative work is performed in a normal office setting. Irregular working hours may be required to include early shift, late shift, evenings, weekends and holidays when the need arises. Subject to recall. Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days of being placed in the position, and maintain a valid state drivers’ license in order to transport patrons off-base. Must be C.A.R.E trained, hold an Emergency First Responder or CPR, and hold a current Food Handler certification, upon being placed in the position OR be able to obtain these trainings/certifications within 90 days of being placed in the position. Qualifications Combination of experience related to customer service and or recreation activity based functions. Ability to organize, plan, administer special events, and entertainment activities. Must be able to work independently, make sound decisions, and have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques, and procedures used in organizing, planning, and conducting leisure time activities. Knowledge of the Navy MWR mission, the entire scope of Community Recreation activities, and their suitability for individuals, groups, ages, and interests. Knowledge of the functions, procedures, and operations of recreation activities. Must have strong customer service skills. Ability to maintain records, compile, and organize data for reports, and perform research on recreation topics for dissemination to customers. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Knowledge of computers, office procedures, and print production. Education When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of their high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses, which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter, and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package. Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States. Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency, which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards. To receive consideration for a non-related degree or eligibility based on a combination of education AND experience, a college transcript is required. All transcripts MUST show student's name and the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study. *If your degree has not been awarded/conferred, you must provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent along with transcript(s). Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Additional information Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable). Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and/or education. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to [email protected] to ensure proper consideration is given. Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. All candidates must reside within the commuting area. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.