This position will be assigned to the JBSA Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Center located in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. This is a flexible category position with no guaranteed hours, may work up to 40 hrs./week. Scheduled as needed. Employees appointed to a flexible (intermittent) category position are not eligible for benefits.

Duties

Performs and/or assists other recreation assistants in the operation and maintenance of indoor/outdoor recreational facilities. Issues horses/mules and assist in the saddling and unsaddling. Serves as the weekend trail guide. Feeds government and privately own horses. Conducts safety checks on equipment and assist in maintaining facility and equipment to include but not limited to stall cleaning. If necessary, duties could include assisting in the front office; receives patrons and taking payments for trail rides. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12590875

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has physical requirement which require the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical. Be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50lbs
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires the incumbent to have resided in the United States for 3 years and reside in the commuting area of the vacancy location.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing. Must have a valid driver's license.

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, 11/12/2024 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 practical knowledge of equines such as handling, riding and tacking. Familiar with the use of Western/English tack. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: 1. Ability to safeguard and handle cash. 2. Skill in the use of Point of Sale (POS) system. **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s). **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)

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.

Contacts

• Address JBSA Ft Sam Houston Community Services Flight 802 FSS/FSCN 2484 Stanley Rd Ste 18 Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-5018 US
• Name: JBSA Randolph NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]