Recreation Assistant

**Summary**: **About the position**:This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and is located at Outdoor Recreation, Ramstein AB, Germany. **This position**_does not_** offer logístical support.** Performs and/or assists in maintenance and sales operations of recreational facilities. **This job is open to**: **The public**: - U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. **Clarification from the agency**: Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section. **Duties**: Performs and/or assists in maintenance and sales operations of recreational facilities. Types of duties include but are not limited to the following: open and close facility, ensure funds handling and security procedures are followed; perform consolidated cash-out and related procedures. Must provide proper DIN settings/fittings for customers and activity ski and SNB equipment for safe operation; demonstrate safety and conservation techniques for climbing wall; demonstrate equipment and techniques of various outdoor activities such as: camping, biking, boating, sports packages, luggage racks, pull-behind trailers, tables and benches/chairs and dunk booths. Perform merchandising of ODR retail store, observe retail stock levels and report findings to supervisor, and restock merchandise as required. Assist with monthly inventories, conduct internal and external security checks. Provides adequate technical information to customers concerning ODR retail products, rental items and OAP programs. Check in/out rental equipment and ensure proper equipment condition upon return. Must use POS terminals to take reservations and payments for customer rentals, OAP trips and retail merchandise. Responsible for setting up events, activities and parties for the climbing wall. Must provide proper and attentive customer service including properly greeting each customer upon entering ODR facilities and monitoring the sales floor at all times. Notify participants of schedule changes for OAP trips, programs, or parties for the climbing wall. Performs other duties as assigned. **Requirements**: **Conditions of employment**: - This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results. - Incumbent must be physically in Germany before a firM/Final job offer can be received. - This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. **Qualifications**: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. - Business Based Action - Family Member Preference - Military Spouse Preference - Outside Applicant Veteran - Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran - Transition Hiring Preference **Qualifying Experience**: Must have experience in the retail/service environment, cash handling and operating a computerized cash terminal. Must have satisfactory written and verbal communications skills. Must have practical knowledge and/or experience with outdoor adventure programs and equipment. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. **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 in order to qualify. **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. **Additional information**: - Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. - U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. - All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. - Probationary period may be required. - Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. - 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. -