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Air Force Nonappropriated Fund (AFNAF) Services Career Program
  1. Air Force Nonappropriated Fund (AFNAF) Services Career Program
  2. Positions Covered
  3. How to apply for Career Program Positions
  4. Resume Format
  5. NAF Management Trainee Program


NAF Development Team Documents

NAF Civilian Development Plan (CDP) Opportunities

Beginning 27 June 2017, the NAF Development Team (DT) will accept CDP submissions; completed packages must be submitted electronically by 7 September 2017.
  1. NAF CDP Form
  2. NAF CDP Resume Template
  3. NAF CDP Guide
  4. NAF CDP Trifold with Program Eligibility
  5. NAF CDP Assessment Definitions


AFSVA Services Portal: https://cs.eis.af.mil/sites/10042/Pages/HR/NAFCareerPgmCurrent.aspx (CAC Required - Only accessible from MIL network.)
Air Force Nonappropriated Fund (AFNAF) Services Career Program

The AFNAF Services Career Program (herein referred to as the Career Program) deals with three areas of the civilian work force; the career executive force (those currently working in Career Program covered positions); the general work force (those eligible for referral to Career Program positions); and the Management Trainee (those in entry level, development positions managed by the Career Program).

The AFNAF Services Career Program is chartered by the Services Policy Council to identify, develop, employ and retain men and women with the skills necessary to satisfy current and future Air Force requirements. The Services Policy Council, made up of civilian members (both NAF and appropriated fund (APF) functionalists and civilian personnel advisors), provides management policy and direction. (Reference AFMAN 36-606, Air Force Civilian Career Program Management, Volume I.) When necessary, the policy council convenes panels to assist in the development of various aspects of the Career Program; e.g., training and development, placements, promotion evaluation pattern (PEP), etc. The day-to-day administration of the program is conducted by the NAF Career Program team, using policies developed by the Services Policy Council and appropriate legal and regulatory guidance. This team provides Career Program advice to registrants, as well as information about program operations to the functional and Human Resources communities.


Positions Covered

The NAF Career Program centrally manages the following NF-IV and above positions.
  • Club Managers
  • Assistant Club Managers
  • Name Brand Restaurant Managers
  • Golf Course Managers
  • Assistant Golf Course Managers
  • Golf Course Superintendents
  • Bowling Center Managers
  • Assistant Bowling Center Managers
  • Lodging Managers
  • Assistant Lodging Managers
  • Air Force Services Agency (AFSVA) and Major Commands (MAJCOM) (Bowling, Golf, Lodging, Business Operations, and Human Resources (HR) Specialists)


How to apply for Career Program Positions

Applicants may apply for Career Program vacancies by registering and downloading their resume and documents at www.NAFJOBS.ORG. Career Program vacancies are open to all US citizens. Active duty military members are eligible for referral 60 days prior to the start of terminal leave.

Resume Format

LIMIT RESUME TO TWO PAGES ONLY.

NOTE: Submission of a resume certifies that to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information you claim is true, correct, complete and made in good faith. You understand that false or fraudulent information could result in termination of Federal employment, and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.

Name:
Social Security Number:
Candidate source: (NAF, APF, Military or Non-Federal Applicant)
Mailing Address:
Home Phone Number:
Work Phone Number (Commercial):
Work Phone Number (DSN):
Email Address:


EXPERIENCE SUMMARY:
Describe in a few words, a summary of the skills you possess. Emphasize those skills in occupations you are interested in being considered for to include promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade (e.g., Club Manager, Lodging Manager, Golf Manager, Business Specialist).

EXPERIENCE:
Enter the following information beginning with your most recent employment

Start and End Dates (month and four-digit year)
Hours Per Week (If less than 40 hours)
Position Title, Pay Plan, Series, and Grade (if Federal civilian position, otherwise, show military rank after position title, if appropriate)
Organization name (agency or company)
Complete mailing address of organization
Supervisor’s name
Supervisor’s phone number

Provide a brief description of your work experience. Limit each summary to one block of experience per position held (Do not combine your entire work history into one single paragraph). If your experience describes a Federal civilian position in the same series but at different grade levels, include month and year promoted to each grade. Indicate if temporary promotion or detail. Include all major tasks. Any systems you worked with or on and specific software programs you used. Any regulations, directives, instructions etc., you have worked with, implemented, researched or developed. Any special programs you may have managed. If applicable, number of employees supervised and whether position was as 1st or 2nd level supervisor.

FORMAL EDUCATION:
List degree earned (e.g., AA, BA, MBA, etc.), major, name of college or university, year degree awarded, GPA and total semester or quarter hours earned

If your highest level of education is high school, list either the highest grade you completed, the year you graduated or the date you were awarded your GED

EDUCATIONAL COURSE WORK (OPTIONAL):
Complete the following education information ONLY IF you are documenting courses that may satisfy the minimum education requirements for the types of positions for which you are applying. List all college-level courses you completed (including those failed) that are directly related to the types of positions for which you are applying. List graduate and undergraduate courses separately. Provide information for each course within the appropriate academic field (e.g., biology, mechanical engineering, economics, and sociology). Include the descriptive title and course code, completion date, grade, number of semester, quarter or classroom hours (for education completed at business, secretarial, technical school or military schools) and graduate and undergraduate classes.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
List professional licenses and certificates and date certified.

AWARDS:
List any honors, awards and special accomplishments achieved and dates received.

OTHER INFORMATION:
List other relevant information [Professional memberships in professional/honor societies, professional publications, language proficiencies (non-English) in which you have near-native fluency, leadership activities, public speaking, typing, or stenography proficiencies].


NAF Management Trainee Program

The purpose of the NAF Management Trainee Program is to attract high potential men and women to civilian careers as Federal NAF employees with the United States Air Force (USAF). These management development programs will groom individuals to handle change, a multitude of challenging situations, and to forge ahead to become the future civilian leadership for the Services Career field.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Services offers several different career opportunities… meeting the needs of many qualified applicants seeking a full-time career.

NAF Food and Beverage Specialist – Two year training program with a starting grade of NF-III and a target grade at completion of program of an NF-IV. Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in restaurant management, club management, food and beverage or related field with a minimum GPA of 2.95. The Food and Beverage Specialists are responsible for working in all aspects of an Air Force food and beverage operation. NAF Golf Management Specialist - Two year training program with a starting grade of NF-III and a target grade at completion of program of an NF-IV. Applicants must have a Bachelors degree in Professional Golf Management, or related field with a minimum GPA of 2.95. The Golf Management Specialists are responsible for working in all aspects of an Air Force golf operation. NAF Golf Superintendent Specialist - Two year training program with a starting grade of NF-III and a target grade at completion of program of an NF-IV. Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in Turf Grass Management, or related field with a minimum GPA of 2.95. The Golf Management Superintendents are responsible for working in all aspects of an Air Force golf operation. NAF Lodging Management Specialist - Two year training program with a starting grade of NF-III and a target grade at completion of program of an NF-IV. Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in Hospitality, Hotel/Restaurant Management or Lodging Management with a minimum GPA of 2.95. The Lodging Management Specialists are responsible for working in all aspects of an Air Force lodging operation.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The Services Career Program selects NAF MTs for appointments based on the following program requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 2.95 GPA in last 60 hours of coursework
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Mobility Agreement
  • Able to Obtain a Security Clearance


APPLICATION PROCEDURES

  • Resume
  • Undergraduate transcripts


Applicants apply by submitting their resume and transcripts under vacancy announcements posted on www.NAFJOBS.ORG. Resumes may also be submitted at on-campus recruitment events.

An overall (or cumulative) GPA must include credit hours/quality points earned at institutions previously attended, if they count toward meeting your undergraduate degree requirements. Transcripts must be provided for all schools attended. Satellite campuses must compare you to the entire graduating class or major subdivision of the university (not the satellite campus).

US Citizenship is required: If selected for a position an official birth certificate, passport or Certificate of Naturalization will be required to verify citizenship the day you report for duty.

Mobility is a key to development in this program. If you accept an offer, you will be required to sign a statement agreeing to certain conditions of employment with regard to mobility, training completion, and ability to obtain a security clearance, when needed. You will be required to provide detailed information pertaining to any criminal offenses, convictions, federal debt delinquencies, employment terminations, etc., prior to being hired.

All males born after December 31, 1959 must register with the Selective Service System (SSS) to be employed (subject to certain exemptions) by the Federal government. A "Certificate of Registration Status" will indicate that you are either registered or not required to be. If uncertain about your status, you may call the SSS at (847) 688-6888 or visit the web site www.SSS.gov