Recreation Assistant (Range Operations) NF-02
Job Location:
West Point, UT - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 19 - 19
Posted:
6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located at Tronsrue Marksmanship Center.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- Executes range facility opening closing and operating procedures in accordance with installation local and federal laws.
- Instructs patrons on range safety practices and provides general firearm and marksmanship information.
- Ensures proper handling storage accountability inventory of ammunition and vault security.
- Issues ammunition and range related accessories to customers checks ID and collects fees.
- Directs patrons; schedules use of ranges; conducts briefings; and monitors patrons. Coordinates league competition and group functions. Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
- Work hours may involve weekdays weekends holidays and night duty.
- Medical Examination is required. Individual must be able to lift up to 45 pounds without assistance and heavier loads with assistance.
- Must meet age restrictions (21 years old) for the handling of firearms.
- This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) as required by Army Regulation 600-85. A negative drug test is required prior to appointment for a TDP. Incumbent will be subject to subsequent random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain current Installation Range Certification Card National Rifle Associate (NRA) Range Safety Officer Certification or equivalent certification within 60 days of entrance on duty.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
- Must have experience firing range operations and firearm safety and possess work experience which involved dealing with the general public.
- Cashier skills.
- Must be able to obtain current Installation Range Certification Card National Rifle Associate (NRA) Range Safety Officer Certification or equivalent certification within 60 days of entrance on duty.
In addition to the above qualifications candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered Highly Preferred or Best Qualified:
- Instructor level certification(s) in Pistol and/or Rifle from a recognized national governing body (e.g. NSSA NRA NACFI etc.)
- Possess knowledge in Microsoft Office 365 (Word Excel Word ETC).
- Possess knowledge in the Rectrac System
Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.
LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT:
- This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968 amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition Title18 U.S.C. Section 922(g)(9). A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force or the threatened use of a deadly weapon committed by the victims current or former domestic partner parent or guardian. The term convicted as defined in the statute excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged set-aside or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information proved by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment Title 18 U.S.C. Section 1001.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Initial Cut-Off Date:
- Monday August 10 2026 (Applications must be received by 11:59 PM EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official PRIOR to the Closing Date of this Vacancy Announcement. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur every two weeks thereafter based on managements need to fill positions.
- This job is open to US Citizens and Non-Citizens who reside within a 75-mile radius of West Point NY. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If applying manually all completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be delivered to the West Point NAF Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) located at:681 Roger Road Room G-10 West Point New York 10996 Monday thru Friday (not open on Federal Holidays) between the hours of 8:30a.m. and 3:00p.m. and NO LATER THAN 3:00p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
NOTE: Applications will not be reviewed for completeness and any incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.PCS Costs
- Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid contingent upon eligibility.
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example interview and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC