Recreation Assistant (Range Operations) NF-02
Department of the Army
Summary
This position is located at JBLM – Outdoor Recreation Rod/Gun & Skeet Trap. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Duties
- Executes range facility opening, closing, and operating procedures in accordance with installation, local, and federal laws.
- Ensures proper handling storage, accountability, inventory of ammunition, and vault security.
- Issues ammunition and range related accessories to customers, checks ID, and collects fees.
- Circulates among patrons to assure service is satisfactory, and that customers adhere to safety procedures.
- Directs patrons; schedules use of ranges; conducts briefings; and monitors patrons.
- Coordinates league, competition, and group functions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you’ll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense’s overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.
As an Army NAF employee, you’ll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- About Your Resume Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
- Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement.
- For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
- Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
- We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
- Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
- Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
- Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position.
- The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Diploma/ GED DA Form 3434 for Current and Former NAF Preference References or Letters of Recommendation Marriage Certificate for Spousal Preference, if applicable DD Form 1300 (if applicable) PCS Orders Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript
About this role
The Recreation Assistant (Range Operations) NF-02 position with the Department of the Army is based in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. This position is located at JBLM – Outdoor Recreation Rod/Gun & Skeet Trap. The role pays $20.54 to $20.55 per hour.
Day to day, the work involves ensuring proper handling storage, accountability, inventory of ammunition, and vault security. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal recreation services experience this Recreation Assistant (Range Operations) NF-02 position requires. It is graded at NF-02, which sets both the pay band and the experience reviewers expect you to document. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Recreation Assistant (Range Operations) NF-02 position with the Department of the Army in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $20.54 to $20.55 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 7, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.