Recreation Assistant
Job Description
Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Information, Ticket, and Travel Office (ITT) on Patrick Space Force Base, FL.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on days, evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Scheduled hours will be 0-40 per week.
Who Can Apply
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Duties
Applicants will be reviewed and referred on the following dates: March 5, 2026, March 15, 2026, and closing on March 25, 2026. Announcement will close once position is filled.
Performs a variety of customer service, sales and related functions at the Patrick SFB Information, Ticket, & Travel (ITT) Office. Greets patrons, provides requested information, and performs over-the-counter selling of tickets to central Florida area attractions and resale merchandise such as clothing, souvenirs, gifts and other miscellaneous items. Explains process, discounts, special promotions, and park offerings to patrons. May organize trips and/or tours to Central Florida attractions. Operates a point-of-sale inventory system to complete and record sales and ticket inventory, make change, and issue tickets and merchandise. Accounts for cash and tickets daily, prepares cashier reports and corrects errors. Resolves customer complaints by directly contacting vendor. Orders brochures, pamphlets, and other promotional materials and keeps displays current and appealing. Maintains daily ticket inventory and ensures tickets are properly safeguarded and accounted for. Assists and conducts monthly and other periodic inventories of tickets and merchandise. Recommends retail items to be purchased or discontinue. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12894706
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Must have and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s license.
- This is a designated drug testing position, incumbent subject to random drug testing.
Who 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, 03/25/2026
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 in responsible clerical, office, cash handling, or retail sales work of any kind which demonstrated ability to perform satisfactorily at the grade level of the position. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of proper cash handling procedures, the ability to resolve common arithmetic problems used when reeving payment from customers, and the ability to operate a cash register or point of sale system. Must be able to read, write and speak English and be able to communicate effectively. Must possess skill dealing with the 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.
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.
Evaluation
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.
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.
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Job Details
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Patrick AFB, Florida
- Posted
- Feb 23, 2026, 05:44 AM
- Listed
- Feb 23, 2026, 11:15 AM
- Compensation
- $16.8 per hour
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