Summary
This position is located at the Toledo Bend Parks and Recreation area.
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This job is open to
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
Duties
- Organizes, plans, and evaluate community programs that reflect community interests.
- Works in executing community-wide recreation events, programs and services to meet the diversified needs of the community
- Develops and plans publicity using installation media.
- Assures that proper security measures are taken to safeguard monies, property, equipment and facility. Assists with other recreation programs in the Recreation Center as needed.
- Serves as a Recreation Specialist within the Recreation Program Team involved with planning, organizing, and conducting facility recreation programs for the community.
Requirements
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.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
Qualifications
**This announcement is inclusive of established Highly Preferred criteria. Applicants who meet both the standard minimum qualifications of the position and the highly preferred criteria based upon the provided answers to the assessment AND the work experience reflected in the submitted resume will be referred before candidates only meeting the minimum qualifications of the position as reflected in the submitted resume.
**Any work experience meeting the qualification requirements, whether it be the standard minimum qualifications or the established highly preferred criteria, MUST be reflected in the submitted resume for the vetting process.
Qualifications:
1. Experience OR a combination of experience and education that provided the knowledge of the goals, principles, methods, and techniques of recreation programs and an understanding of the interests of individuals or groups.
2. Completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree with major study in outdoor recreation and parks, recreation management, youth, public, urban or community recreation; or special population recreation is qualifying experience.
Highly Preferred Criteria:
1. Experience working with NAF MWR programs and activities, financial management, long range calendars, preparing marketing plans, and coordinating with partnering programs such as SHARP/EEO/EO/ASAP/AFAP.
2. Experience preparing program briefs, situation reports, and other presentations.
3. Experience with REC TRAC point of sale (POS), and experience with reports such as Daily Activity Reports (DAR’s), and usage/participation reporting.
Education
Please note, that this announcement allows for experience, or a combination of experience and education. If you are applying for this vacancy announcement and utilizing your completed education as a qualifying factor, you transcripts MUST be uploaded with your resume at the time of application for the position vacancy in order to be considered eligible. Failure to upload complete and legible transcripts will result in an automatic ineligible rating!
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Additional information
Area of Consideration:
- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is the worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) 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 CST by 09/11/2023 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.
Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs:
- Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
- 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.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit:
- It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ).
Other:
- Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing 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.
- Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:
- NAF Preference – Involuntarily Separated From the Military
- NAF Preference – Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
- NAF Priority Consideration – Business Based Action
- NAF Priority Consideration – Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
- NAF Priority Consideration – Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
- NAF Priority Consideration – Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration – Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
- NAF Priority Consideration – Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)
- Benefits
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- Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA Form 3434
- Marriage Certificate, and PCS orders (if claiming Military Spouse Preference)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Enrollment
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
- Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12114835. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
- Manually: Please refer to the “Additional Information” section of this announcement for instructions.
Agency contact information
Kinda Grinnell
Email
kinda.v.grinnell.naf@army.mil
Address
EP-NAF-W0VFAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT JOHNSON AND JRTC DO NOT MAIL Fort Johnson, LA 71459 US
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
- Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- DA Form 3434
- Marriage Certificate, and PCS orders (if claiming Military Spouse Preference)
- PCS Orders
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Enrollment
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
How to Apply
You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
- Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12114835. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date listed on this announcement.
- Manually: Please refer to the “Additional Information” section of this announcement for instructions.
Agency contact information
Kinda Grinnell
kinda.v.grinnell.naf@army.mil
Address
EP-NAF-W0VFAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT JOHNSON AND JRTC DO NOT MAIL Fort Johnson, LA 71459 US
Next steps
Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request