Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Works under the direction of the Outdoor Recreation Director, and in the Director's absence, reports to the Business Manager. This position plans, directs, and manages all phases of the Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP), including a variety of activities, classes, tours, and trips such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, ATV-ing, hiking, climbing, snow machining, and canoeing. Serves as the subject matter expert for OAP, interprets regulations, and develops local compliance procedures to address safety and operational concerns. Develops and maintains marketing strategies, business plans, capital requirements, and budgets. Analyzes program costs to establish pricing, manages all program funds, and ensures adherence to cash handling and financial reporting requirements. Develops and implements procedures to monitor and document program effectiveness, reporting on progress and making recommendations for improvements. Ensure programs operate in compliance with all applicable regulations, laws and operating instructions. Performs the full range of supervision for subordinate employees, volunteers, and contracted staff. This includes interviewing and selecting employees, as well as recruiting and training volunteers and guides. This role is responsible for preparing work schedules, assigning duties, establishing performance standards, evaluating work performance, and executing personnel actions. Serves as the primary equipment custodian for all OAP equipment accounts. Establishes and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and equipment for uninterrupted operations. Represents the program to customers, resolves issues to ensure client satisfaction, and coordinates support services with other base agencies. Operates general and special-purpose vehicles. Serves as a primary Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder and/or approving official, directing the procurement of all necessary supplies. This position requires working an uncommon tour of duty, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, often outdoors in inclement weather. Travel away from JBER may be required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12952177

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/14/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Requires at least one year of experience supervising or managing a recreation facility. Bachelor's degree in recreation or a related field is desirable. Must demonstrate extensive, documented expertise in outdoor recreation programs, equipment maintenance, and high-risk activities such as whitewater rafting, kayaking, Alpine/Nordic skiing, and ATV-ing. Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and computer skills are essential to effectively lead, train, and motivate staff and volunteers while ensuring strict compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Must currently hold First Aid and CPR certifications at or above the Wilderness First Responder or Outdoor Emergency Care level. Must be able to obtain Swift Water Rescue, Red Cross WSI, ski patrol, and other outdoor activities and relevant instructor/guide certifications (e.g., kayaking, rock climbing). Must possess a valid driver's license and may be required to obtain a passenger-endorsed CDL. Physical requirements include carrying up to 40 pounds over long distances. Requires working an uncommon tour of duty including evenings, weekends, and holidays to address operational emergencies or staffing needs. Must have knowledge that ensures compliance with regulations, laws and requirements for health and safety. Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 1 (or Tier 2, if designated) background investigation as a condition of employment. Must be able to pass a pre-employment and random drug test.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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