MWR Deployed Forces Support Fleet Recreation Specialist

Clarification from the agency

Open to current Naval Base San Diego Deployed Forces Support NAF employees only.

• Assists in delivering programs to the shipboard community and facilitates fleet participation in departmental activities.
• Provides training to Recreation Services Officers and Fund Custodians through facilitation of the Fleet Recreation Management Course.
• Provides technical training and guidance in the functional areas of afloat recreation programs, accounting, auditing, procurement, general program administration and fund management.
• Assists in coordinating shipboard participation in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department recreation programs as well as assisting ships in the development of command sponsored activities.
• May assist the Deployed Forces Coordinator or Deputy Coordinator in sponsoring additional recreation for programs for individual ships, squadrons, groups or ships in port.
• Develops internal controls, budgeting; general administration and record keeping; policy interpretation; procurement, using both APF and NAF funds; design of shipboard fitness sources, Library Resource Centers and Cardio/Fitness areas.
• Plans, supervises and evaluates programs; develops computerized records and files and indoctrination briefs.
• Surveys home-ported ships to determine exercise/recreation equipment needs, both short and long term, shipboard requirements.
• Assists in establishing and developing internal controls and assists in the preparation of the MWR Fleet Recreation budget execution, analysis and inventory.
• Ensures all transactions for receipt, safekeeping, deposit, disbursement and accountability of funds and property are performed in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Assists with internal controls over the Afloat Recreation property, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures that facilities and equipment are well maintained, safe, cost-effective to operate and suited to the needs of the varied programs and clientele.
• Assists with conducting studies to determine the adequacy of present equipment and facilities; develops standards, specifications and criteria for new or revised construction projects. Recommends projects for consideration and approval for funding assistance.
• Provides required training to on-board recreation staff.

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a T3 Secret clearance.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to physically able to operate an electric pallet jack.
• Must be able to work varied work schedules to include holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the wide range of principles, concepts and techniques relating to recreation such as would be gained through extensive experience in planning fitness and recreation programming.
• Knowledge of operating military fitness, fleet recreation or recreational facilities and programs, and the methods for promoting such programs.
• Knowledge of exercise equipment suitable for shipboard use and skill in developing shipboard fitness spaces in order to provide a dynamic fitness and recreation program for the fleet.
• Assist with coordinating the budget for inclusion in the overall recreation budget.
• Assist with purchasing and inventory control, to ensure that consumables. supplies, and equipment are properly safeguarded
• Assist with facility management to ensure that all spaces are fully and properly programmed, utilized, maintained and when necessary renovated or replaced.
• Skill in developing new methods, approaches, and procedures to ensure that programs are kept current with patron desires, and utilization of resources.

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. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided 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.

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Résumé
• Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
• Proof of certification (if applicable): provide a copy of your current/valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification(s), Blood Borne Pathogens certification and Navy Basic Fitness Certification
• 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 Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• 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.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

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