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Posted: March 30, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Recreation Aid (Skills Development)

Air Education and Training Command

Department of the Air Force

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Location

Salary

$15 - $15

per hour

Closes

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping run an arts and crafts program at a military base in New Mexico, where you'll operate equipment like engraving machines and kilns, handle customer payments, and assist people in creative activities.

It's a flexible role with no guaranteed hours, often requiring evenings or weekends, and suits someone energetic who enjoys working with the public and has basic retail or hands-on experience.

A good fit would be a local resident who's reliable, physically active, and interested in skills development in a casual, supportive environment.

Key Requirements

  • Experience with cash handling in a sales or retail setting
  • Ability to read, write, spell, and perform basic math and measurements
  • Clear speaking voice and strong customer service skills for dealing with the public
  • Physical ability to stand, walk, stoop continuously, and lift up to 20 pounds (heavier with help)
  • For NF-02 level: Experience operating equipment like computerized engravers, embroidery machines, heat presses, and kilns
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
  • Residency within 100-mile radius of Holloman AFB, New Mexico

Full Job Description

About the position: This position is Nonappropriated Fund and will be assigned to the Arts & Crafts Facility on Holloman AFB, New Mexico. This is a Flexible position (No Guaranteed Hours).

Incumbent must be able to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings and/or weekends. Military Spouse Preference is Not lost if selected for this position.

Must be able to frequently lift objects weighing 20 pounds.

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, 04/13/2026 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.

To Qualify for the developmental position (NF-01 Target NF-02) the following experience must be reflected on your resume: Must have experience with cash handling in a sales/retail setting.

Must be able to read, write, spell and figure basic math and measurements. Must have a clear speaking voice and be able to deal with the public. Requires continuous standing, walking, and stooping.

Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other Qualifying Experience: To Qualify for an NF-02 the following experience must be reflected on your resume: Must have experience operating a variety of equipment such as computerized engravers, embroidery machines, heat presses, and kilns.

Must have experience with cash handling in a sales/retail setting. Must be able to read, write, spell and figure basic math and measurements.

Must have a clear speaking voice and be able to deal with the public. Requires continuous standing, walking, and stooping.

Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds and frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of others. Major Duties:

The primary purpose of this position is to assist assigned personnel in all areas of the Skills Development Program. This is a Developmental position.

If the incumbent is hired on at the NF-01 level, they must meet all training requirements within the established guidelines in order to be non-competitively promoted to the target NF-02 level.

Incumbents at the NF-02 level will learn the duties below and be expected to perform the duties within the allotted timeframe.

The primary duties of this position include but are not limited to: Operates a variety of equipment in assigned area, to include computerized engravers, embroidery machines, copiers, heat presses, sublimation printers, kilns, mat cutters, and hand power tools.

Familiarity with safe handling of art tools and materials. Responsible for operating the cash register, collects money, makes change, and issues receipts.

At the end of each shift, closes out the cash register, completes required paperwork, and submits entire package to supervisor. Conducts end of month inventory counts and reconciles variances.

Assists customers in placing special orders. Maintains security of all merchandise, equipment and funds assigned.

Provides customer service, answers telephone and assists shop users with craft skill development and work procedures. With guidance from the supervisor, provides demonstrations and guidance on crafts.

Maintains clean, organized and safe work area. May instruct craft and painting classes. Subject to metal and wood splinters, adhesives, paint fumes, cuts, burns and bruises.

Performs other related duties and assists facility supervisor as required.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12924576

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-5CFSWT249975