Recreation Assistant

DutiesSummary



About the position:
This position is located at Outdoor Recreation. Flexible position category with no guaranteed hours or benefits.

Position has uncommon work schedule which includes weekends and holidays.

Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, exposed to a variety of cold or hot weather.


Responsibilities

Assists with the implementation of an outdoor adventure program. Lead activities to include: horseback rides, camping trips, fishing trips, hiking, skiing, shopping outings, sightseeing tours, casino or gaming trips. Maintains and performs basic preventative maintenance of equipment used, to include cleaning, sewing and repairs. As the trip leader, is responsible for assisting in the planning and preparations of meals. Maintains control of and accounts for whereabouts and safety of assigned patrons. Operate a 13-15 passenger van with trailer.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10991703

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None

• Job family (Series)

  0189 Recreation Aid And Assistant

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain an approved First Aid and CPR certification within the first 30 days of employment.
  • This is a drug testing position, incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
  • Position has uncommon work schedule which includes weekends and holidays.
  QualificationsWho 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, 03/11/2021
  
  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:
  
  Experience which has provided a general working familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities and programs. Experience of recreational activities and equipment, rules and procedures in a recreation program. Possess or obtain an approved First Aid and CPR certification within the first 30 days of employment. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record with no major violations due to own negligence.
  
  Education

  Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
  
  FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

  Additional information
  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Direct deposit is required
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • A probationary period may be required
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD)
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
  
  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.
  
  Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
  
  You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
  
  To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.
  

  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Not Required

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

  Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
  

  • Resume
  
  
  Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
  If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  
  Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
  
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Other (2)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript
  
  
  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

• Benefits

  Benefits

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• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.