Recreation Assistant (Skills Development)
Job Location:
Holloman Air Force Base, NM - USA
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Job Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Arts and Crafts Facility on Holloman AFB New Mexico.
This is a flexible position (No Guaranteed Hours). Incumbent must be able to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings and/or weekends.
Military Spouse Preference is Not lost if selected for this position.
Must be able to frequently lift objects weighing 20 pounds.
The primary purpose of this position is to assist assigned personnel in all areas of the Skills Development Program Arts and Crafts.
The primary duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Operate a variety of equipment in assigned area to include computerized engravers embroidery machines copiers lettering machines heat presses air brushes pouring tables kilns mat cutters choppers and hand power tools.
- Responsible for operating the cash register collects money makes change and issues receipts.
- At the end of each shift closes out the cash register completes required paperwork and submits entire package to supervisor.
- Conducts end of month inventory counts and reconciles variances.
- Assists customers in placing special orders.
- Maintains security of all merchandise equipment and funds assigned.
- Provides customer service answers telephone and assists shop users with craft skill development and work procedures.
- With guidance from the supervisor provides demonstrations and guidance on crafts.
- Maintains clean neat and safe work area.
- May instruct framing classes.
- Performs other related duties and assists facility supervisor as required.
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- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to work shifts to provide coverage on evenings weekends holidays or special situations.
- This position requires the incumbent to meet the requirements to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and network access.
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB New Mexico.
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 09/10/2026
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 experience with lettering machines engraving glass crafts mat cutting embroidery painting or similar arts and crafts related skills.
- Must be able to read write spell and figure basic math and measurements.
- Must be able to and comfortable with speaking in public.
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.
- 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 installations 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 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.
- This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
- This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
- 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.
This position requires the incumbent to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and network order to meet these requirements the incumbent must be at least 18 years of age or turn 18 within the next 3 months and be a US citizen or a legal US resident who has lived in the United States for a minimum of 3 years.
Exception to Policy: Military Dependents. If you are a non-US citizen military dependent who has recently (within the last 3 years) moved to the United States you should answer Yes to this question.
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
