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United States Space Force

Recreation Assistant (Rod And Gun Club)

Location: California, Vandenberg AFB
Requires Relocation: No
Start Date: 27/01/2026
End Date: 06/02/2026
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: The public
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: Not required
Intermittent On-site

United States Space Force

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Summary

Job 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.

Major 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

Qualification

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:

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.

Evaluations

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.