Recreation Specialist (Programmer) - Pacific Coast Center

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Recreation Specialist (Programmer) - Pacific Coast Center

Department of the Air Force

United States Space Force

SLD 30/30 FSS/Community Services Flight- Pacific Coast Center

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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 30th FSS Community Services Collocated Club - Pacific Coast Center.

Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. As a regular employee, you are eligible to earn leave and other NAF benefits..

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About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 30th FSS Community Services Collocated Club - Pacific Coast Center.

Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. As a regular employee, you are eligible to earn leave and other NAF benefits..

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Vandenberg AFB, CA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $21.96 - $31 per hour Pay scale & grade

NF 3

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time - You are guaranteed 35 hours, however, could work up to 40 hours per week. Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0188 Recreation Specialist

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

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• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-5ZFSWC043802 Control number 879861200

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

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• This position is assigned to the Community Center activity. Under the direct supervision of the Event Center Manager. Incumbent is responsible for the planning, coordinating, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive monthly calendar of reoccurring and non-reoccurring recreational activities, classes, events, trips, and programs.
• Recreation activities include but are not limited to special events, seasonal programs, and ongoing daily activities, including instructional classes, contests, trips and tournaments.
• Incumbent prepares for these programs by ordering the needed supplies, equipment, transportation, marketing support and making appropriate contacts and arrangements for the success of the programs.
• Arranges for space set up, audio-visual and other equipment and coordinates with managers when additional staff is needed to make a program successful.
• Prepares and provides a detailed program plan that can be given to facilities managers when an activity requires front line staff execution. Decorates and sets up for activities/programs and ensures where activities are held are cleaned up both prior to and after events.
• Works closely with Marketing to promote programs that are being planned and implemented. Uses creative techniques to encourage/attract patrons to participate.
• Coordinates with the installation marketing representative/sponsorship coordinator identifying commercial sponsorship opportunities in support of the program. Incumbent captures metrics and evaluates programs.
• Evaluates effectiveness of program delivery based on user metrics, surveys, interactions with patrons and ICE comments. Uses data to make recommendations and modification to the program. Conducts focus groups in order to determine future programs.
• Prepares and submits required monthly reports and metrics for area of responsibility. Prepares, justifies and monitors the execution of the annual NAF and APF operating budget. Reviews financial reports, compares to budget and provides execution explanation for higher level review. Researches and prepares purchasing documents in support of equipment/program funding.
• Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Identifies and communicates repairs related to facility and equipment maintenance deficiencies to the appropriate representatives.
• Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies.
• Incumbent may be required to act in a lead capacity, training, directing and assigning work, preparing work schedules and assisting supervisor with timekeeping responsibilities.
• Provides necessary on the job training for staff as required and provides input to the manager on employee performance. Recruits, trains and manages volunteers, special interest groups and interns associated with programs in area of responsibility.
• Maintains documentation and ensures procedures are in place for managing special interest groups, volunteers and interns associated with the program.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13032481

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Conditions of employment

• This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• References Required: Current Supervisor, Professional Reference, and Personal Reference (FAMILY MEMBERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE). If you fail to provide these references, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and one every three years thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• I have a valid, current state driver's license or I am able and willing to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.

Qualifications

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in/around Vandenberg SFB, CA. All applicants must possess two forms of identification. To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/30/2026

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 specialized experience that demonstrates ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation.
• Experience such as assisting in the planning and execution of a Recreation program; or responsibility for a large segment of such a program is considered qualifying.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, and organizing Recreation program activities. Skill in effective management of financial and physical resources and budget preparation.
• Subject to uncommon tour of duty, shift work, weekends, and holidays. Subject to work outside in local area.
• Some programs require overnight stay. Some instructing and activities require special safety precautions and equipment.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.
• Position is a position of trust. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier-1 background investigation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• "This is a drug testing position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use."

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.

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 installations 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 Governments 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 Non Appropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• 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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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 positions 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.

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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:

• References
• 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
• References
• 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 persons 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.

How to Apply

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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 08/30/2026 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

Agency contact information

Vandenberg NAF HR Office

Email 30SVS.NAFHRO@us.af.mil Address Vandenberg Community Services Flight

30 FSS/FSCN

747 Nebraska Ave, Bldg 10577, Suite B-109

Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437-6261

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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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:

• References
• 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
• References
• 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 persons 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.

How to Apply

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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 08/30/2026 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

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Vandenberg NAF HR Office

Email 30SVS.NAFHRO@us.af.mil Address Vandenberg Community Services Flight

30 FSS/FSCN

747 Nebraska Ave, Bldg 10577, Suite B-109

Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437-6261

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

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Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

United States Space Force

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).

Located on the beautiful and diverse landscape of Californias Central Coast, employment at Vandenberg Space Force Base offers an adventure for everyone. Californias Central Coast region has something for all to enjoy whether youre exploring the beaches and wine country or visiting big name destinations like Big Sur and Santa Barbara. Vandenberg is also located northwest of Los Angeles so visits to popular theme parks like Disneyland and Universal Studios can be taken on the weekends or take a drive up north to visit the historical city of San Francisco.

The temperature on the Central Coast usually holds a dry Mediterranean climate but is subject to some weather fluctuations due to the ever-changing currents in the Pacific Ocean.

We hope that you will come join our team here at Vandenberg Space Force Base!

Agency contact information

Vandenberg NAF HR Office

Email 30SVS.NAFHRO@us.af.mil Address Vandenberg Community Services Flight

30 FSS/FSCN

747 Nebraska Ave, Bldg 10577, Suite B-109

Vandenberg SFB, CA 93437-6261

US

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the 30th FSS Community Services Collocated Club - Pacific Coast Center.

Must be physically able to frequently lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally over 40 pounds. As a regular employee, you are eligible to earn leave and other NAF benefits..

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Vandenberg AFB, CA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $21.96 - $31 per hour Pay scale & grade

NF 3

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time - You are guaranteed 35 hours, however, could work up to 40 hours per week. Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0188 Recreation Specialist

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number 26-5ZFSWC043802 Control number 879861200

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