What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant (Outdoor) NF-02 position at US Army Installation Management Command?
Duties
- Instructs groups and individuals in a variety of outdoor recreation programs, such as rock climbing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking.
- Uses a variety of teaching methods to effectively communicate to participants who have a wide range of abilities and backgrounds.
- Must be familiar with all programs offered by Outdoor Recreation, as well as be familiar with local area as the position requires providing information to customers.
- Reports any problems to the Outdoor Recreation Manager or Recreation Specialist as soon as possible in order to maintain a high quality service to guests.
- Incumbent is responsible for group management and the safety of the participants must always be the number one priority.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with Army Regulation 215-3.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an American Red Cross First Aid training certification upon employment.
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an American Red Cross CPR/AED training certification upon employment.
- This position requires a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI background investigation.
- Must be willing to accept intermittent, on-call employment.
- Work schedule will be irregular. The incumbent will be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays and/or unique events.
Qualifications
- experience within an Outdoor Recreation program that offered some of the following areas:
- paddling activities,
- canoeing,
- rock climbing,
- hiking,
- mountain biking
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This is a Standing Register Job Announcement to provide a ready pool of available applicants as needed. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as vacancies occur.
- Initial Cut-off is: 2/24/2025 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Applications received by this cut-off will be considered first and possibly referred to the Hiring Official. Applications received after this cut-off will only be considered if the Hiring Official does not select from the Initial Cut-Off list or if additional vacancies occur.
Area of Consideration:
- The AREA OF CONSIDERATION for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation and reside within the Local Commuting Area (defined as 100-mile radius) of Fort Drum, NY.
Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) are included in this area of consideration.
- If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than ???????3:00 p.m. EST by Initial Cut-Off date to receive first consideration but no later than 3:00 p.m. on 05/19/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is NOT in the Government's interest.
- This is a pay-banded position.
- Sunday Premium and Night Differential pay have NOT been authorized by the Garrison Commander or the Collective Bargaining Agreement for Flexible positions with no guaranteed hours.
- Incentives will NOT be paid.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will NOT be paid.
- A nonforeign area allowance or differential is not granted to employees in payband levels NF-1 and NF-2 since their rates already are based on the prevailing rate.
- It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF Applicant Information Kit.pdf).
- Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Applications are valid for 90 days after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.
Benefits
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.Review our benefits
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
- NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
- NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
- NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)
Benefits
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.Review our benefits
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- PCS Orders
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Documents (e.g., resumes & education) in a foreign language must be provided in English at the time of application.
- Please do NOT submit inappropriate information (e.g., classified information, a photograph, or illicit or lewd content) in your application package. This is an automatic disqualifier, and your application package will NOT be considered.
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12694143. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/19/2025 to receive consideration.- 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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12694143.
- 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, or your application will be incomplete.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
- Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Agency contact information
Fort Drum NAF HR OfficePhone315-774-5393Emailusarmy.drum.chra-ne.mbx.cpac-naf@army.milAddressBN-NAF-W0XQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT DRUM
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Drum, NY 13602
USNext steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- PCS Orders
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Documents (e.g., resumes & education) in a foreign language must be provided in English at the time of application.
- Please do NOT submit inappropriate information (e.g., classified information, a photograph, or illicit or lewd content) in your application package. This is an automatic disqualifier, and your application package will NOT be considered.
This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
