Recreation Assistant (rod and Gun Club)

United States Space Force•Vandenberg — 747 Nebraska Ave, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA 93437, US• Full Time

Posted 2 months ago• Business & Finance

Compensation

$19.80–$27.69/hour

Job Description

Summary

About the position: This is a Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) position assigned to the Community Services Flight (Rod and Gun Club). The position requires the ability to work uncommon duty hours and perform duties in an isolated location.

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

01/27/2026 to 02/06/2026

Salary $19.80 to - $27.69 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 2

Location

Who Can Apply

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Sells various rod, gun, and archery sporting merchandise and processes patron specials orders, to include the resale of legal firearms in accordance with Federal and State laws. Accepts and processes new membership applications. Ensures sales, fees, and charges are rung up on cash registers. Cashes checks and accepts payments for dues and records charges to member accounts. Prepares daily cashier reports, ensuring proper accounting for charge cards and sales slips. Notifies supervisor of any suspected irregularities. Prepares and makes daily bank deposits. Assists in performing supply/inventory duties in stock level maintenance, inventory adjustment and receipt control. Explains safety rules and regulations to patron on use, handling, and storage of weapons, ammunitions, explosives, and hazardous materials. Assists in operating and performing user maintenance on forklift, pallet jack, handcart, vehicles, and various types of target throwing equipment used in the support of skeet, trap, sporting clay and archery events. Assists in preparations for tournaments and shoots, hunting safety courses, etc. Responsible for maintaining the resale shop in a safe and clean condition and assists in maintaining club facilities.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12872567

Requirements

This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid Federal Firearms License.
This position requires to operate a forklift, pallet jack, handcart, vehicles, and various types of target throwing equipment.

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, 02/06/2026

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 basic knowledge supply and resale work.
Must have the ability to handle cash, operate a simple cash register, and follow established cash accountability procedures.
Must possess skill in dealing with the public with tact and diplomacy.
Must be able to obtain a Federal Firearms License
Position is a position of trust. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis: Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Must be able to work uncommon duty hours in an isolated area
Must be able to operate a forklift, pallet jack, handcart, vehicles, and various types of target throwing equipment.
Must possess a valid Driver's License.

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

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.