Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Director (MWR &CYP) Job in Kings Bay Naval Base, GA

Vacancy No. KB-25-12803575 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $125,000.00 to $140,000.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/18/2025 Close Date 9/26/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Kings Bay Naval Base, GA


Summary

Serves as the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Director of Submarine Base Kings Bay, for Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs within Commander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE). This position has the responsibility for the leadership, direction, management, productivity and cost effectiveness of MWR and Child and Youth Programs (CYP). The department provides a wide range of recreational and hospitality services for Active Duty Military personnel and their families, retirees and DOD civilians.

Duties

Administration

  • Ensures the overall successful management, administration and operation of activities, services and facilities of assigned programs.
  • Develops and executes policies pertaining to the management of activities, operations and services for MWR and CYP programs.
  • Serves as the principal advisor and authority on matters impacting the MWR and CYP programs.
  • Provides advice, guidance and recommendations to the Commanding Officer and the CNRSE Quality of Life Director.
  • Responds personally to complex and delicate problems having implications on overall policies and procedures.
  • Formulates and monitors application of policies for administration and management of MWR and CYP facilities and services.
  • Coordinates and administers changes and revisions to instructions and policy directives and provides interpretation of existing policies as necessary.
  • Plans and forecasts operational requirements in addition to performance of all program delivery.
  • Ensures facilities are well-maintained and appeal to the needs of the varied clientele and that they are operated in a cost effective manner.
  • Provides advice and guidance to program and facility managers on interpretation and formulation of technical, functional and program activities.
  • Documents deficiencies and operational problems and initiates corrective action and management strategies.
  • Continuously reviews and analyzes programs, conducts activity visits to ensure activities maintain equitable and consistently high standards of performance and customer service in the management and operation of their programs.
  • Aggressively works towards the achievement of meeting program standards and achieving accreditation status.
  • Identifies, on a continual basis, areas for potential improvements or more efficient services and establishes objectives toward that end.
  • Prepares long range plans to ensure supplies, equipment, funds and facilities are available to efficiently operate programs.
  • Determines future requirements for additional equipment and facilities.
  • Develops studies to evaluate the adequacy of current equipment, facilities and services.
  • Develops standards and specifications for new or renovation type construction projects and manages the capital improvement programs.
  • Coordinates minor and major construction, renovation and alteration projects of facilities and assists N92 in the management of the Regional Facility Team when required.
Financial Management
  • Plans and executes the overall management and direction of the financial, operational and personnel assets of both Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-appropriated Fund (NAF).
  • Functions as primary responsible for optimizing the provision of programs and services through use of standard business practices, cost reduction, efficiency improvement, production projections, staffing levels and operating budget for MWR and CYP programs.
  • Develops and implements new and advanced business operation techniques and methods to optimize the achievement of goals while simultaneously balancing the application of resources.
  • Manages the financial wellbeing of MWR and CYP programs with oversight of the fiscal and budgetary responsibilities.
  • Ensures preparation and consolidation of comprehensive business plans for repairs and replacement of facilities and programs.
  • Devises and institutes innovative techniques of management in order to cope with ever increasing demands for quantity, quality, and complexity of services in the face of diminishing resources.
  • Analyzes budget execution to ensure maximum benefit is received from financial resources without sacrificing efficiency or violating established resource management system procedures.
  • Analyzes financial data, reviews budgets, and submits reports and recommendations.
  • Forecasts and estimates program requirements and prepares programmatic reports, justifications, charts, graphs, and statistical and narrative data for top-level presentations and briefings.
  • Conducts financial program surveys, audits and special projects, and provides advisory services to operating management officials.
Technical Oversight
  • Provides technical guidance and administrative oversight over professional, technical, skilled and unskilled employees utilizing direct and/or indirect supervision of subordinate supervisors and employees.
  • Ensures adequate staffing, effective training and appropriate supervision is maintained throughout and in compliance with established personnel administration in order to meet mission requirements.
  • Assigns work, defines priorities, selects and recommends applicants for hire, evaluates performance, recommends pay adjustments/awards, provides or recommends training, approves and/or disapproves leave requests, initiates corrective actions, and recommends formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.
  • Fully supports equal employment opportunity initiatives and ensures employees are respected, valued and free from harassment.

Requirements

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.
  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
  • May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
  • Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
  • A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be a current Commander, Navy Installations Command Employee to be considered.
  • Must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE Form-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation of 23 Mar 2006.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Most possess at least five (5) years of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Ability to exercise all delegated supervisory and managerial authority to the fullest extent possible with responsibility for accomplishing the designated mission.
  • Ability to supervise and direct the work of other employees, monitor performance, and assure adequate internal control procedures are developed and operative.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of the principles, concepts and techniques relating to the mission, vision, and functions of MWR programs.
  • Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the mission and objectives in order to conduct in-depth, comprehensive analysis relating to actions, projects and programs, provide recommendations, and make decisions from an overall top management standpoint.
  • Thorough knowledge of the organizational structure and relationships of short and long range planning in order to support numerous management programs and to integrate, fully coordinate, balance and monitor a wide variety of complex projects, actions and initiatives.
  • Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
  • Ability to plan, conduct and document a variety of comprehensive studies and reports.
  • Knowledge of general business principles of financial management, including budgeting, cost and profitability, financial reporting, internal controls, auditing, and purchasing, for non-appropriated funds to ensure best use of resources and to plan for operating costs, major and minor construction, renovation, and capital purchases.
  • Skill in presenting briefs and presentations.
  • Knowledge in facility management to ensure all spaces are fully and properly programmed, utilized, maintained and when necessary, renovated or replaced.
  • Ability to plan, schedule and supervise work to achieve the most efficient utilization of facilities, employees and equipment.
  • Ability to solve, improvise, work under pressure and handle crises effectively.
  • Skill in developing new methods, approaches, and procedures to ensure programs are kept current with patron desires, and full utilization of personnel and resources are consistently realized.
  • Ability to interpret complex instructions, directives, and correspondence and to apply them to specific situations throughout the chain of command.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  • NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
  • Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Social Security Card is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
  • A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
  • Stability of Federal Civilian Service
  • People with passion for doing work that matters
  • Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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.

Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.

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, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities 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 may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.

-Resume
-Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
-Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
-Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
-If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
-If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.

WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
-If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.

To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

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.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.

Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.

Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.

Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/26/2025 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.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12803575

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.

Additional 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

Amanda Urmanic
Address
SUBASE Kings Bay
1063 USS Tennessee Ave Bldg 1063
Kings Bay, GA 31547
US

Next steps

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email 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 communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ 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.


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