RECREATION ASSISTANT

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Arts & Crafts Center, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does include benefits.

Duties

• Manages the matting and framing shop at the Skills Development Center. Prepares custom matting and framing orders, to include standard and archival framing, cuts and builds frames, cuts glass, sells resale framing and other arts and crafts supplies, notifies and registers patrons for upcoming classes. Teaches basic, intermediate, and advanced matting and framing techniques. Provides guidance to patrons framing their own projects. Orders, receives and inspects all framing supplies, (i.e., frames, mattes, foam core, etc.). Verifies all prices, calls the company to resolve ordering discrepancies or product quality issues. Ensure that framing inventory is properly stored and identified (labeled), that framing scraps are fairly priced, and merchandise is displayed. Operates a cash register, prepares daily cash handling reports, and makes deposits, as required. Conducts a quarterly inventory of all framing supplies. Responsible for end-of-month paperwork and file maintenance. Assures that shop is kept clean and orderly. Opens and closes the facility as required. As needed, assists patrons with their self-help ceramics projects, and engraving. Ensure that all patrons adhere to established safety policies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Works under the supervision of the director, Skills Development Center. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13071793

Qualifications

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, 10/23/2026 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: Applicant must have progressively responsible experience in matting and framing techniques (i.e .. matte cutting, archival matting techniques, and frame assembly). Experience in custom mat cutting using the following methods: single. double. V grooves. inlay, 3-0, oval, double oval and custom decorative cuts. Skill in cutting glare and non-glare glass for all sizes and shapes of artwork. Some experience in inventory procedures. Skill in measuring accurately. Oral and written communication skills. Good interpersonal skill. Ability to operate various types of matting and framing equipment. Ability to resolve common arithmetical problems and make change when receiving payments from customers. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment physical is required. Required to work an uncommon tour of duty. Satisfactory completion of a Tier 1 background investigation. 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.

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 Other (1) 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.