Recreation Specialist (Programmer)
About This Position
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation on Holloman AFB, NM. Incumbent will work an irregular tour of duty which may include weekends and holidays. Incumbent must be able to stand, bend, stoop, walk, and climb for extended periods of time on various terrains and will be required to work outside. This is a flexible position (0 Guaranteed Hours). Military Spouse Preference is not lost if selected for this position.
Qualifications
The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. Recruitment limited only to the local commuting area of Holloman AFB. USAJobs profile address must reflect an address within a 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico. 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, 06/16/2026 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 2 years of progressively responsible work experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to independently carry out a continuing outdoor recreation program, by applying the proper principles, concepts and techniques of various outdoor recreation activities.
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College degree in Recreation, which is directly related to the position being filled. Programming and activity planning experience required and experience must have been gained in an Outdoor Recreation program, or government agency, parks & recreation department, collegiate/educational environment, summer camp or similar activity. Experience in equipment asset accountability, money handling and budgeting required.
Ability to communicate both written and orally. Ability to operate one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with the GWV of up to 10,000lbs, such as pickup trucks, sedans, crew cab pickup trucks, keeps or station wagons. Must have a clean driving record and be able to adapt to changing conditions quickly and safely.
Major Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, direct, evaluate, participate, conduct, and design, from beginner to advanced, a wide array of year-round outdoor recreational activities and programs under the supervision of the Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Outdoor Recreation). These activities include but are not limited to: Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP), water or land based activities, and other instructional programs. All activities/programs must include a risk assessment, a comprehensive itinerary, and a concrete process for obtaining customer comments, suggestions, and overall input/feedback.
The primary duties of this position include but are not limited to: recommend new or additional activities based on the gathered information/ research and approved by management. The OAP will evaluate information and make proper/professional decisions based on what the needs are from the military, and/or affiliated, community. Responsible for professional completion of potential activities with thorough job accomplishment.
Develops annual/quarterly/monthly/weekly programs as specified by management; creates calendars, flyers, brochures, and any/all marketing promotions needed for successful activities. Also, obtains permits/tickets, prepares pre-departure plans and meeting with customers, participants, volunteers, and/or drivers. Also, plans menus/purchases food with assurance of action reports completion.
Briefs manager and Outdoor Recreation staff on activity/program itinerary and plans. Transports patrons for events and activities as required for the program. Is responsible for proper functioning of equipment rental ensuring all needed items are in professional working order (cleaned, fastened, operational, etc.) trains staff on maintenance, fitting and related duties.
Assists with implementing higher level directives, formulating procedures and programs to ensure high standards of recreational and promotional programs. Assists with establishing financial goals commensurate with market analysis of area. Assists in preparing budget analysis financial results, and help maintain solid financial condition of the overall program.
Performs administrative tasks, preparing after action reports/briefs, marketing programs/activities to customers, compiling continuity, responding to critiques (positive or negative by phone call or letter), comment cards, verbal critiques, and maintains appropriate records. Assists in maintenance of facility to meet operational standard. Maintains professional relationships with staff members, volunteers, participants, individuals.
Provide information regarding and relating to general Outdoor Recreation operations/activities/programs and specific information relating to OAP position. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965868
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
This position does 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.
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.
Additional 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 or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement.
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.
This position is not included in a bargaining unit.
Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.
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 06/16/2026 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
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 Driving Record 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.