Recreation Attendant NF1
Department of the Navy
Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Duties
- The incumbent is involved in one or more recreational activities such as military or community center activities; youth activities; outdoor recreation; craft and hobby shops; athletics, fitness and sports programs; music and theater and/or other similar MCCS recreational services.
- Provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information on the use of equipment.
- Provides information concerning facilities and operation.
- Ensures adherence to regulations and safety procedures.
- Monitors and checks the security of premises.
- May assist in maintaining routine reports and/or perform clerical, custodial and/or general maintenance duties as needed.
- May operate a cash register, receive payments and make change.
- Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy.
- Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.
- Takes action to solve problems quickly.
- Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.
- Adheres to safety regulations and standards.
- Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.
- Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
EVALUATIONS:
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.
Benefits
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Required Documents
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About this role
The Recreation Attendant NF1 position with the Department of the Navy is based in Twentynine Palms, California. Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! The role pays $16.90 per hour.
Day to day, the role provides oversight of activities and necessary services to authorized patrons, including general information on the use of equipment. 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 Attendant NF1 position requires. It is graded at NF-1, 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 Attendant NF1 position with the Department of the Navy in Twentynine Palms, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Paying $16.90 per hour, this is an accessible entry point into federal employment and a realistic first federal job for many applicants. Based in Twentynine Palms, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 1, 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.