Summary About the position: This position is located at the Kadena Marina on Kadena Air base, Okinawa, Japan. Responsibilities This position is assigned to the Scuba activity. Relays instructions from supervisor by assigning tasks to meet the day-to-day productivity goals. Ensures employees follow cash handling, security, safety and housekeeping guidelines. Demonstrates work methods and provides guidelines by conducting on-the-job training and instructions. Informs supervisor of disciplinary problems. Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that occur. Issues and receives change funds to other recreation aids and sales clerks. Changes register/point of sale system during shift changes. Recommends store schedules of sales clerks. Trains staff on properly fitting customers for SCUBA gear, operations use of specialized scuba equipment, features of various types/brands of equipment. Performs over the counter selling of a wide variety of SCUBA related merchandise. Assists customer with selection of scuba merchandise to include high-tech / specialized equipment. Determines customer needs, describes features of various makes / models, explains benefits and makes recommendations. Check for stock availability and/or arranges for special orders. Demonstrates use of equipment and checks for proper fit. Records sales, accepts payments, and makes exchanges. Maintains a change fund and completes daily reports. Receives, prices, stocks, displays and inventories merchandise. Makes recommendations for types/quantities of merchandise to be stocked. Maintains surveillance of store area to minimize possibility of theft. Answers staff questions on scuba program. Takes reservations for dive trips and signups for scuba classes. May provide guidance to subordinate staff. Maintains the facility in a neat, clean and orderly manner. Assists with housekeeping duties. Performs other duties as assigned. Works under the supervision of the Marina Manager. This is a position of trust. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12665964 Requirements Conditions of Employment 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, 01/31/2025 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Okinawa, Japan. Legal US residents must possess a social security number and be citizens of a NATO country. Must be able to provide documentation proving residence status overseas. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Applicant must have prior experience which demonstrates the ability to provide work direction to others. Applicant must have professional education, training, or experience in one of the following water-related activities: SCUBA diving, snorkeling, boating, jet ski, etc. Must have experience in cash handling and clerical procedures. Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Certifications in basic Open Water and above, boating, etc., are desirable. Experience with point-of-sales system, specifically Rec Trac point-of-sales is 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 in order to qualify. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.