Recreation Specialist (MVO)

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.

Duties

Plans, organizes, teaches, leads, evaluates, and supports outdoor recreation activities and programs. Activities may include whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, clamming, hiking, canoeing, all-terrain vehicle operations, snowmachine operations, alpine and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, boating, and other outdoor recreation activities. Serves as a subject matter resource for assigned Outdoor Adventure Program and Trap and Skeet activities. Interprets applicable operating procedures, safety requirements, local guidance, and program regulations. Identifies operational issues and recommends local procedures or corrective actions to the Outdoor Adventure Director. Develops and submits marketing requirements for assigned programs, events, and activities. Assists with advertising, customer outreach, registration, participant communications, after-action reports, critiques, and program evaluations. Identifies opportunities to improve customer participation, safety, efficiency, and program quality. Coordinates logistical support for assigned activities, including equipment, supplies, transportation, staffing requirements, safety equipment, participant documentation, and facility support. Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and equipment needed to support uninterrupted program operations. Reports damaged, missing, unsafe, or unserviceable equipment to the appropriate authority. Ensures assigned activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety, environmental, financial, purchasing, cash-handling, and customer-service requirements. Processes or supports authorized financial transactions, cash handling, reports, and purchasing actions in accordance with established procedures and delegated authority. Operates general- and special-purpose vehicles and equipment in support of assigned duties. Vehicles and equipment may include pickup trucks, trailers, all-terrain vehicles, snowmachines, Snowcats, boats, and other authorized Government or NAF vehicles and equipment. Performs required pre-operation inspections, reports deficiencies, and operates vehicles and equipment safely in accordance with applicable instructions. Performs Trap and Skeet Program duties, including handling, receiving, possessing, transporting, storing, issuing, and accounting for firearms and ammunition, as required by the position. Ensures firearms, ammunition, equipment, and range operations are conducted in accordance with applicable safety, security, and resource-protection requirements. Works an uncommon tour of duty, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work is performed indoors and outdoors and may require exposure to inclement weather, uneven terrain, cold temperatures, water hazards, and other environmental conditions. May be required to travel away from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in support of program activities. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13115283

Qualifications and evaluation

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.

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.

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 11/20/2026 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

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.

Additional information

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.. 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. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.