Recreation Aid (Outdoor Recreation)
Universal City, TX - USA
Job Summary
This position will be assigned to JBSA Canyon Lake TX.
This is a flexible category position with no guaranteed hrs. may work up to 40 hrs./wk. Scheduled as needed. Employees appointed to flexible positions are not eligible for benefits.
Assists in the operation of the recreation camping picnic and marina programs. Collects fees and charges. Rents and issues recreation equipment. Checks eligibility of patrons. Accepts reservations for Outdoor Recreation facilities. Assists in monitoring the upkeep of grounds camping facilities and equipment. Makes recurring security checks on grounds camping facilities and equipment. Makes recurring security checks on grounds marina facilities boats and moorings when marina manager/lead is not available. Assist in daily reports. Assists in monitoring activities (e.g. youth camps hiking scout camps paddling etc). Works uncommon tour of duty including weekends and holidays. This work requires continuous walking standing and stooping. Moderate physical effort is required on a continual basis in performance of the manual cleaning tasks described. Must be able to frequently lift and carry medium objects weighing up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds or more in order to push and move furniture. Must be able to climb a six foot ladder for high cleaning. Works inside and outside in all types of weather such as heat cold and rain. May come in contact with strong cleaning agents when working in the housekeeping department. Danger of falls from slippery surfaces or when working on ladders. May operate government vehicle to include light truck sedan golf cart UTV etc. Performs other duties as assigned. Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 09/01/2026
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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 is an entry level position; no experience is required. Experience in outdoor recreational activities and practical skills in the use and maintenance of various equipment and facilities is desired.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions.
**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).
**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
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.
- 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 Governments 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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.