Summary
This position plans, promotes and implements a variety of MWR or Community Recreation programs and activities. The position is also responsible to seek various partnerships with community organizations, and businesses in support of MWR programs and base wide special events.
This job is open to
- Military spouses
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Veterans
Duties
Supervision – 25%
-Performs supervisory duties which include assigning work, defining priorities, selecting and recommending applicants for hire, evaluating performance, recommending pay adjustments/awards, providing or recommending training, approving and/or disapproving leave requests, initiating corrective actions, and recommending formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.
-Supervises federal civil service employees at the NF-01/GS-1/2/3, NF-02/GS-4, NF-03/GS-5/6/7/8/, NA-05 or NA-08, whether full-time, part-time, intermittent, or temporary; assigned military employees; non-Federal workers; unpaid volunteers; student trainees, or others.
-Authorizes personnel action requests (SF-52) and ensures timekeeping documents are submitted in accordance with local direction.
-Ensures interviews and selection of new hires is performed in accordance with established hiring practices.
-Leads and instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and non-traditional workshops, clinics and event in a variety of outdoor skill areas including but not limited to camping, cycling, sailing, backpacking, canoeing, snow skiing hiking or water sports.
-Provides outdoor field experiences related to above skill training in the form of day and weekend trips.
-Leads day-to-day operation of multiple programs to which assigned; assists with staffing, training and scheduling.
Program Management – 35%
-Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities wihin the entire MWR Department in accordance with CNIC approved program standards.
-Coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes.
-Organizes community special events such as holiday events, concerts, and other events
-Serves as a liaison for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) related activities associated with Fleet & Family Readiness Departments
-Provides support for unit allocation events to include equipment, programming ideas, and coordination assistance.
-Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Community Recreation Program.
Marketing – 15%
-Solicits and assists with negotiating partnerships on behalf of the MWR department
-Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations to support and benefit MWR programs.
-Develops contacts and creates professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-ups.
-Researches and provides information and referral on a variety of recreational opportunities for individuals/families on and off base
-Responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing, marketing and execution of programs and special events within the Community Recreation program by utilizing all available resources.
-Seeks ways to promote and market MWR facilities and events through outreach opportunities on base
-Promotes MWR facilities and events through staff and student indoctrination and other large group functions and gatherings.
Administration – 25%
-Provides administrative duties and support through after-action reports, data collection and database administration. All administrative duties are completed through a variety of sources including computer software which tracks patron’s usage and responses .
-Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, business plan objectives and program standards.
-Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded.
-Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and provides activity manager with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity.
-Assists with writing standard operating procedures
-Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the Community Recreation program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines.
-Leads and performs check-in and check-out of materials and collects any applicable fees by operating point of sale (POS) computer system for equipment and activities associated with Community Recreation Programs.
-Completes a Daily Activity Report (DAR) to ensure accountability for the balancing and reconciliation of daily sales transactions.
-Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail items, supplies and any other item deemed to have cash value
-Promotes customer service awareness and information, requisitioning merchandise, ensuring adequate stock levels, entertainment and promotion schedules
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- A valid State driver’s license is required to operate motor vehicles.
Qualifications
Combination of experience related to customer service and activity based functions
- Knowledge gained through relevant education and training (i.e., Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field) and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.
- Ability to work independently, making sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of recreational programs.
- Knowledge of goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedure used in organizing, planning and conducting all types of activities.
- Knowledge of the entire scope of activities and their suitability in the Community Recreation Program for individuals and groups of varying demographics, ages and interests.
- Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships via various MWR agreements.
- Ability to maintain a clear and accurate database.
- Ability to represent the department and speak in front of both small and large groups.
- Program planning and leadership skills to devise and implement a leisure and social recreation program that will stimulate and sustain the interest of participants and challenge participants that they may benefit from the social values to be derived from recreational activities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license. If no current license, one must be obtained within 90 days of being hired into the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Marketing, Business or closely related field and/or equivalent recreation related work experience.
Additional information
“To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.”
Some positions have special requirements. In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining of satisfactory employment reference checks.
SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.
When relocation expenses are authorized to perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Additional information: https://www.dfas.mil/CivilianEmployees/Civilian-Permanent-Change-of-Station-PCS/Tax-Information/
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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.
All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
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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.
- Résumé
- Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn’t been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Veteran’s Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
- How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/28/2023 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
Agency contact information
NDW NAF HR
Email
ndwnafhr@us.navy.mil
Address
Navy Recreation Center Solomons 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
Next steps
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.
- 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
- Résumé
- Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s), if degree hasn’t been conferred provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
- If claiming Veteran’s Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/28/2023 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
Agency contact information
NDW NAF HR
ndwnafhr@us.navy.mil
Address
Navy Recreation Center Solomons 47402 Buse Rd Bldg 467 Patuxent River, MD 20670 US
Next steps
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.
The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.
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