Recreation Assistant (Tour Guide) NF-02 in Grafenwohr, Germany

Summary This position is located at Outdoor Recreation; Information, Ticketing & Registration; Grafenwoehr/Germany. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume. Responsibilities Works under general supervision of the Leisure Activities Manager. Accompanies guests during tours. Gives detailed explanations and interpretations of tour features from the standpoint of historical development and historical background, introduction, and discussion of facts and features influencing present condition. Observes special or major interests demonstrated by tour groups or individuals; adapts discussion to meet the special interests, cultural and educational level of tour groups. Leads groups of visitors through historical sites and areas, gives explanation, identification and description of monuments, interpretation of German and especially Bavarian history. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Must speak and write the English language sufficiently to communicate orally or in writing on matters pertaining to the assigned work. Spelling and grammar must be correct. A good working knowledge of the German language is highly desirable but not mandatory. Best Qualifying Criteria Experience in the travel industry as a trip leader or tour operator. Experience leading large groups. Experience in working independently. Referral lists are based on the qualifications stated in the job announcement. Your qualifications MUST be fully described in your resume. In describing your experience, be clear and specific. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Education There is no educational requirements for this position. Additional Information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is installation wide. Affiliation to USAG Bavaria means that you are either: currently employed on this installation, a spouse/family member of an active duty soldier assigned to this installation, a family member/dependent to someone that is currently employed on this installation, or an involuntarily separated military member (Military Spouse Preference (MSP), Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) and Family Member Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00pm on 01/02/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions 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 Government’s interest. Pay-Band Allowances and Differentials Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. Sunday premium may be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. Night differential may be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Foreign Overseas Allowances Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid. These allowances may include Living Quarters Allowance (LQA). Employment Overseas provides a lot of additional benefits & entitlements, for more information please see the agency contact information listed below for your local NAF Human Resources office. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program, for information click here. Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Overseas Employment Eligibility U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. In NATO countries employment of non-U.S. citizens under U.S. conditions is restricted by the NATO SOFA to individuals who are nationals of a NATO country. These individuals may not be employed under U.S. employment conditions in the country of their citizenship.