Clarification from the agency

Must be willing to relocate to reside within a 50-mile radius of NSA Mid-South; Millington, TN or Washington Navy Yard; Washington, DC.

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Programming duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates, monitors, and performs site visits to evaluate the compliance with DoD and Navy regulations and to make assessments of the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of programs delivered.
• Acts as the subject matter expert on the implementation of Navy MWR Entertainment special events and entertainment policies, procedures and the interpretation of program instructions and operating guidelines.
• Coordinates booking entertainment for installations and deployed US Navy ships as appropriate through professional artistic promoters and arranges necessary logistical support. Coordination may include the United Service Organizations (USO) and Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) for OCONUS installations and deployed US Navy ships.
• Coordinates with Commercial Sponsorship Coordinator to obtain sponsorship of planned events and with Public Affairs Coordinator to ensure the event is adequately promoted and marketed.
• Coordinates with installations receiving events and all other parties involved in the special event to ensure that all parties meet professional entertainers' contractual written agreements and to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Sets up and organizes special event spaces with assistance from support staff where available. Arranges equipment such as tables, chairs, decorations, sound and visual equipment, and other related equipment requirements for special events and entertainment functions.

• Provides materials and/or commentary for MWR division publications including newsletters, operating instructions, manuals, notices, guidebooks, etc. Reviews publications to ensure consistency and compatibility with existing Federal, State or local, host country laws (where applicable), DOD and Navy policies.
• Reviews and drafts replies to, or endorsements on, correspondence pertaining to operational or policy matters in areas of primary responsibility to include congressional inquiries or correspondence to higher levels within the DOD, other government agencies, civilian entities, as well as to regional commands and installation commanding officers.
• Liaises with counterparts from other Armed Forces branches to review and coordinate MWR policy implementation or to formulate and recommend proposed joint entertainment programs.
• Establishes and monitors memorandums of understanding (MOU) with installations in all facets of the event including logistics, venue requirements, marketing and other related requirements. Coordinates with all levels involved with special events from installations through all levels of the chain-of-command.
• Maintains liaison with DOD, government and civilian agencies and professional organizations necessary for the effective management of programming within areas of responsibility and keeps technically abreast of the latest developments in all entertainment activities and related operational, procedural, programmatic and promotional trends.
• Collaborates with the development of marketing methods and process for the improvement and implementation of uniform, efficient operational procedures for all MWR entertainment programs.
• Provides advice, technical guidance, training, on entertainment issues, and industry trends to the field and deployed U.S. Navy ships as necessary.
• Recommends policy changes and/or corrective action to remedy identified deficiencies during site visits or inspections.

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.
• Must be willing to relocate to reside with a 50-mile radius of NSA Mid-South; Millington, TN or Washington Navy Yard; Washington, DC.

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 the following:

• 4 or more years of specialized experience with Navy or other Military Branch Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) special events and entertainment programs.

• Knowledge of the organizational and technical requirements for executing large-scale special and entertainment events, such as commercial concerts, large-scale holiday events, and smaller forms of popular entertainment.
• Knowledge of operational policy and administrative procedure in providing oversight of special events and entertainment programs.
• Knowledge of the goals, principles, and procedures in the administration, management, and financial practices of special events and entertainment programs.
• Knowledge of CNIC's organizational structure, functions, and mission.
• Knowledge of recreation program management.
• Knowledge of financial management, such as budgeting, cost and profitability analysis, internal controls, inspection, procurement, and program management.
• Skill in and ability to apply a wide range of qualitative and quantitative indicators for assessing special events and entertainment programs.
• Skill in originating correspondence and writing and editing publications that encompass all areas of responsibility.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability to interpret complex instructions, directives, and correspondence and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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.

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements
• Proof of education/training: Provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)*
• 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.).
• If a current or former Federal Employee: Provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

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