Operations Assistant

Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to Outdoor Recreation at Keesler AFB, MS. This position is considered flexible. You are guaranteed 0 hours, however you could work up to 40 hours per week.

Duties

• Provides administrative support to the Outdoor Recreation Program to include; (FAMCAMP, MARINA, POOL, and OUTPOST) and oversees the daily activities of other employees engaged in the performance of their duties. Assists customers as needed. Assists in maintaining marina inventory which includes purchasing stock inventory and special-order items. Assists with timekeeping for outdoor recreation employees as needed. Assists in advertising and recruiting participants for leagues, tournaments, special events and open play activities. Works with outdoor recreation director, to plan and organize base events from beginning to end. This includes acting as organizer. Ensures activities are properly scheduled, facilities are set up, and rules and regulations are observed. Performs marina retail sales inventories. Inputs data into Air Force software systems i.e.: Orbital, NAFR1S, NAFDIS, IBPS and RecTrac inventory systems which include receiving, pricing, and reports. Is familiar with Air Force software systems i.e.: NAFRIS, IBPS, Discover Viewer, and other MIS which aids in determining the financial wellbeing of the outdoor recreation operation. Opens and closes the store as required. Maintains fees due for RV Storage. Maintains a working knowledge of Operating Instructions (OIs) and Air Force Instructions (AFIs) to effectively train and orient new personnel, including cashiers, recreation assistants, recreation aids, and travel clerks. Serves as the equipment custodian to over $1 million in equipment for the Outdoor Recreation Center, tracking equipment tum-ins and works with logistics to perform inventory inspections. Makes operational decisions for the marina shop, to include planning and upgrading facility project upgrades, inventory and layout. Perform other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052491

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, 09/08/2026 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: At least one year of experience in administrative support, customer service, or recreational program operations that demonstrates the ability to perform a variety of clerical, retail, and operational support functions. This experience must include operating computerized point-of-sale (POS) or inventory management systems, handling cash transactions, and maintaining basic administrative or financial records. Proficiency with standard office software (such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook) is highly desirable.

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.

How to apply

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 09/08/2026 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