Recreation Specialist (Outdoor Activities)

About the position: This position will be assigned to the SLD 30/ 30 FSS/ Community Services Flight Outdoor Recreation.

Major Duties

Develops, plans, schedules, organizes, administers, and implements outdoor adventure activities for a moderately sized outdoor recreation program. Maintains outdoor recreation facilities and various recreational areas within established Department of the Air Force, Command and base policies and objectives. Ensures activities are designed to fit the needs of the community and conform to limitations in funds, facilities, equipment and staff support. Demonstrates techniques, instructs participants, conducts events or arranges to contract for instructors. Prepares budgetary information for recreation programs to include transportation costs, supplies, equipment, and instructor fees. Arranges supplies and support services for functions (transportation, facilities, security, and funding). Works with military and family members to establish special interest clubs; acts a liaison to the same. Prepares information papers, pamphlets, and written articles for installation wide circulation publicizing events. Develops and coordinates outdoor recreation volunteer program, ensuring all volunteers as well as outdoor recreation employees have appropriate training and certification. Drives a 15-passenger van on public roads to transport people and equipment on outdoor recreation adventure trips. Maintains records on programs and expenditures. Incumbent shall ensure activities incorporate sound use and conservation of natural resources. Participates in programs and trains participants and volunteers. Publicizes program activities to ensure maximum coverage in attracting and motivating participants. Provides safety orientation to participants prior to taking part in program activities. Maintains responsibility for equipment maintenance, cleanliness and ensures equipment is in safe and working condition. Evaluates the effectiveness of Outdoor Recreation activities on a continuing basis through personal contact with participants, volunteers and staff. Recommends changes to supervisor. Establishes working relationships with, and routinely promotes the cooperation and collaboration of local and state recreation organizations, and local environmental agencies. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12986498

Qualifications

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, 06/26/2026 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 specialized experience that demonstrates ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation. Experience such as assisting in the planning and execution of an Outdoor Recreation program; or responsibility for a large segment of such a program is considered qualifying. Skill in planning, coordinating, and organizing Outdoor Recreation program activities. Skill in effective management of financial and physical resources and budget preparation. Subject to uncommon tour of duty, shift work, weekends, and holidays. Subject to work outside in local area in mountain terrain and river/ocean areas with variable environmental conditions such as altitude, exposure to elements, and temperature extremes. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Successful completion and favorable adjudication of applicable background investigation (Tier 1 Level) is required. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must have the ability to operate a 15-passenger van. "This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use." Position is a position of trust. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

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.

Promotion Potential

NF-None

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Benefits

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Who Can Apply

• Open to the public

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.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/26/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, 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. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. 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 and designate the document type when submitting your application. Failure to complete this portion will result in an incomplete application package and you will not be further considered for this vacancy. It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

What to Expect Next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Other Information

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. 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 Government's 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.

About the Agency

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF). Located on the beautiful and diverse landscape of California's Central Coast, employment at Vandenberg Space Force Base offers an adventure for everyone. California's Central Coast region has something for all to enjoy whether you're exploring the beaches and wine country or visiting big name destinations like Big Sur and Santa Barbara. Vandenberg is also located northwest of Los Angeles so visits to popular theme parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios can be taken on the weekends or take a drive up north to visit the historical city of San Francisco. The temperature on the Central Coast usually holds a dry Mediterranean climate but is subject to some weather fluctuations due to the ever-changing currents in the Pacific Ocean. We hope that you will come join our team here at Vandenberg Space Force Base!