About the position: This position will be assigned to the Arts & Crafts Center on Nellis AFB, NV.
Regular Full-Time employees are guaranteed 35 hours but may work up to 40 hours per week.
This position does offer benefits.
Must be able to work in an environment with occasional exposure to high noise levels, dust, grease, and dirt.
Work requires some physical exertion, e.g., handling tools, materials, equipment/ organizing the physical environment for activities and teaching classes.
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
Position is responsible for the immediate supervision of the Arts and Crafts facilities, equipment, and of recreation and skills development in arts and crafts and manual or industrial arts for military personnel and their dependents. Serves as the supervising director of the Arts and Crafts Center and is responsible for managerial functions based on established procedures and business practices in planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of Arts and Crafts, Craft Resale Store, Auto Skills Center, Wood Crafting Shop, Self-Service and Retail Frame Shop, Trophy/Plaque Shop, Ceramics Shop and Tee's and More store. Supervises the implementation of arts and crafts development programs and services in accordance with Air Force instructions and installation policies. Establishes priorities, organizes, and manages schedules and monitors production. Establishes realistic completion dates for customer's product requests. Plans and implements comprehensive skills development programs incorporating all six program elements; organizes activities, referral systems, equipment support, customer service, resale operations and facilities. Provides, directs, and supervises instruction in various crafts and industrial/non-industrial arts. Personally trains staff in the teaching techniques required for industrial classes/ activities conducted in various shops. Plans and directs the programs and classes of practical instruction/guidance for participants at all skill levels. Develops directives, teaching aids, visual aid displays for use by instructors. Conducts both formal and informal classes for participants in highly technical areas. Acquires and maintains an adequate stock of high-quality products for customer use. Provides technical and administrative supervision to staff. Assigns, directs, and reviews work, plans, and carries out training for all subordinates, evaluates performance, interviews, and selects applicants for employment. Prepares quarterly and annual budgets for appropriated and non-appropriated funds, analyzes financial results. Manages real property resources and initiates, recommends, and assists in planning all renovations, improvements, minor and major construction.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13031429
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- 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.
- The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
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, 08/11/2026
Business Based Action, 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:
Experience which has demonstrated the ability to manage business activities. Two years of progressively responsible administrative, professional, technical, or other work that provided a general knowledge of management principles and practices. Experience in operation and management Services activity or other operation in business resale and funds management is preferred. Knowledge of retail sales, purchasing, inventory control, marketing/advertising is a plus. Must have experience in budgeting and be able to interpret such data. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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 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.
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:
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
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DD-214/ Statement of Service
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Diploma/ GED
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Disability Letter (VA)
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License
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Driver's License
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Other (2)
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PCS Orders
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Professional Certification
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Proof of Marriage Status
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Resume
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Separation Notice (RIF)
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SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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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.
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 08/11/2026 to receive consideration.
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Nellis NAF HR Office
Address
Nellis Community Services Flight
99 FSS/FSCN
4475 England Ave, Ste 141 and 150
Nellis AFB, NV 89191-6524
US
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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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
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Work site options
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$25.26 - $59.66 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time - Regular employees are guaranteed 35 hours but may work up to 40 hours per week.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
- 0188 Recreation Specialist
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-9HSFWT034574
