Summary
This position is located in Fleet and Family Readiness, Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, CA under the direct supervision of the Fleet and Family Readiness Director. Responsible for the efficient maintenance of all recreation facilities. Serves as Safety Officer for the FFR Department. Monitors and promotes the FFR safety program. Complies with safety requirements established by Federal Regulations, Navy Regulations and applicable safety standards.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Clarification from the agency
Open to Military Spouses and current MWR N9 China Lake employees only
Duties
Oversees the administration and management of the FFR Facilities and Maintenance division to include facility and maintenance repair and projects, renovations, minor construction, budgeting, contract and bid proposals, facility planning, project planning, design contracting, project administration and control, and repair and maintenance of equipment in support of activities.
Responsible but not limited to repairing, renovating, maintaining, painting, replacing, fixing, cleaning, inspecting of surfaces, structures, equipment, etc. Provides materials and equipment to perform general building and grounds maintenance.
Responsible for areas in and around the athletics field and park/picnic areas; monitors field lighting to ensure system is working properly.
Serves as FFR representative member of various Command Safety committees and working groups. Participates in and, acts as a safety technical consultant to various safety committees in the supporting organization elements being serviced. Acts as Safety and HAZMAT Coordinator for all FFR areas, maintains accurate material safety data sheets on all hazardous materials.
Plans, schedules and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees. Reviews work assignments and determines work priorities. Checks work in progress and finished work for compliance with sequence; procedures, methods and deadlines. Answers questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives. Keeps supervisor informed on status and progress of work, causes of delays, overall work operations and problems which require corrective action.
Supervises Maintenance Workers and Laborers assigned to FFR Facilities. Responsible for training, supervising and scheduling. Interviews and prepares necessary paperwork for hiring, evaluates performance and initiates appropriate disciplinary action. Work is reviewed for timeliness and compliance with appropriate objectives and goals.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate must possess:
Four year degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in park/athletic field management, horticulture or closely related field; and/or a minimum of four years of experience which demonstrates an exceptional knowledge of ground and athletic field maintenance.
General knowledge of an extensive body of laws, regulations, standards, and codes applicable to facilities, workplaces, machinery, and equipment inspected, enabling the employee to determine whether activities are in compliance therewith, and if not, needed corrective actions.
Knowledge and proven skill in construction, design and renovation of athletic fields.
Knowledge of care and maintenance of artificial turf athletic fields.
Knowledge and experience in grounds landscaping including design and layout of sprinkler systems.
Knowledge of the complexities and interrelationships of soils, fertilizers, irrigation; drainage and insect control.
Knowledge of Non-Appropriated Fund inventory and procurement procedures.
Knowledge of rules and regulations of a variety of athletic sports.
Knowledge and experience in laying out correct dimensions, for a variety of outdoor sports fields including soccer, football and softball.
Knowledge and experience in operating a tractor with front load bucket and scrapper, and forklift all of which require a current license.
Ability to plan, assign, train and supervise.
Ability to make independent judgments and sound decisions. Ability to maintain records and reports.
Knowledge of NAF & APF budget preparation and accounting systems and processes.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Education
Four year degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in park/athletic field management, horticulture or closely related field.
Additional information
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.
In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Required Documents
The following documents are required at the time of application:
- Resume
- Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
- 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: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.
About Your Resume
- Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
- Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count. Click this link for more tips: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.
- Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
How to Apply
Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online.
Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply.
Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.
Next steps
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements or submit all required forms may not be considered.