Operations Assistant (Security), NF-02/RPL
About This Position
It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this announcement. Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, nestled in the heart of the Bavarian Alps, proudly serves U.S. service members, veterans, and their families. Offering world-class hospitality, recreation, and relaxation, the resort provides a memorable getaway filled with comfort, adventure, and appreciation for those who serve our nation.
Qualifications
RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT.
Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must have one year of post-high school experience in the hospitality industry or one year of post-high school education. Related experience as described above.
Previous security experience preferred. Must possess excellent customer service skills. Be able to read, understand, and follow safety and security plans, policies, and procedures. Must be able to speak English clearly to give directions and explain policy.
Must be able to operate and use various safety and other electronic and automated equipment (fire alarm, CCTV, radios, computers, etc). The ability to work a rotating schedule that may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Experience or knowledge with Microsoft Office software.
All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.
All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.
Major Duties
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as an Operations Assistant with the primary responsibility for maintaining order and harmony of patrons, and securing the facilities and grounds at an Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) located on a military installation. Monitors operations to ensure smooth running of AFRC Edelweiss Lodge and Resort throughout the day and adherence to established schedules of activities and priorities. Respond to medical emergencies and to perform needed first aid, including CPR and the use of an AED.
Know how to respond to and correct problems (if required) with the fire alarm system and when to contact maintenance personnel for immediate service. Be able to program, interrogate door locks, and make keys for employees, contractors and guests on an RFID lock system. Know how to operate a keywatcher system.
Correct issues/problems with in-room guest safes. Respond to disturbances and be able to determine if local law enforcement must be contacted. Must know, understand and enforce evacuation, force protection, safety and security plans, policies and procedures.
Alert and direct first responders during emergencies. Be able to take a statement from a guest or employee and write incident/information reports, attach required material and forward to responsible resort departments as required. Perform security at designated area and patrol resort grounds.
Make routine checks of gates, doors, buildings and equipment ensuring safety and security. Maintain resort keys and issue to employees and contractors as required. Escort personnel within the resort as needed.
Maintain log of authorized visitors. Perform vehicle inspections when required. Perform customer service work that contributes toward the well-being of our guests and employees which includes check ID cards of persons entering the resort and providing directions.
Use tact and diplomacy to deny entrance to unauthorized personnel or to remove those not adhering to the resorts policies. Ensure compliance with fire, safety, and security standards. Be familiar with calendar of events in order to inform guests/patrons of scheduled events.Maintain assigned area in a clean and orderly manner.
Report all maintenance issues immediately to a supervisor or maintenance department for repair. Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
High School graduate or equivalent. All candidates (to include current employees) are required to include transcripts with their application package. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.
Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.
Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP) NAF Preference 3 Family Member Preference (FMP) (Foreign OCONUS ONLY) NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)
Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.
Additional Information
This is a limited tenure position not to exceed 15 months. It is an unaccompanied program because we cannot provide logistical support to family members. Dorm-style housing is provided in lieu of a living quarters allowance.
Transportation to and from Germany is provided in accordance with the terms of the Joint Travel Regulation and the executed transportation agreement. Military spouses and family members currently residing within the Garmisch Military Community who apply under this announcement will be considered for a regular appointment. A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement.
If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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. The Duty Station for this position is located at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Garmisch, Germany.
You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance. Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
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. Discover Your Path to Success!
Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out. Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf
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 Announcement # ELRLT20260001112900940 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 03/24/2026 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.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details 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 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 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.
Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12900940 Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site. 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status
- Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.
Required Documents
About Your Resume: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count. (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit) Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials. Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.
Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service DA Form 3433 Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent) Other (3) Other (4) PCS Orders Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action