Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

• Supervises a staff of 3-12 employees, assigns and reviews work assignments on a daily, weekly, or longer basis.
• Plans work schedules, approves or disapproves leave, determines performance objectives and rates performance.
• Execute recreation events, programs and services to meet the recreational needs of a diverse patronage, including a variety of multi disciplinary events which involve a variety of activities.
• Recommends items of supplies, materials, prizes, decorations, refreshments, and equipment needed for program functions.
• Assures that proper security measures are taken to safeguard monies, property, equipment and facility.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• This position requires additional background checks that are necessary to allow for the incumbent to supervise minor employees working in the facility.
• Selected candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
• May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays on a regular basis or as needed.
• A medical examination is required.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:
1. Must have knowledge of wide range of recreation and sports activities, organization and structure of military units and installation sports program objectives, policies, methods and procedures to plan, organize, and coordinate activities, assist, guide and motivate military staff in carrying out their responsibilities.
2. Must have basic understanding of budget and supply functions in order to prepare input and justification of funding for supplies and equipment.
3. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (English).
4. Work experience or education directly related to the duties to be performed.
a. Experience must include a minimum of three (3) years of general work experience, with at least one (1) year comparable to the GS-04 grade level.
Typical responsibilities at the GS-04 level include:
i. Assists patrons in use of the facility by checking out equipment, providing safety instructions, demonstrating new equipment, teaching classes, etc.
ii. Plans, conducts, publicize and arrange support for special events, social activities, tournaments and related functions.
iii. Leads the work of other employees.
iv. Passes on to other workers instructions received from the supervisor and starts work.
v. Distributes and balances work-load assuring that each employee has enough work to keep busy.
vi. Answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, and directives.
vii. Provides leadership, guidance and oversight in program operations.
viii. Provides on-the job training to new employees.
b. Education is considered to be the successful completion of a bachelor's degree program with a major in one of the following fields: outdoor recreation and parks, recreation management, youth, public, urban, or community recreation, or recreation for special populations.*

*If qualifying based on education, transcripts must be uploaded at the time of application for verification purposes. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for qualifying purposes only. If selected, an official copy must be provided prior to official offer.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":
1. Possess at least one (1) year of experience working in Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) that incudes the utilization of systems like RecTrac and FMWR financial reporting such as Daily Activity Reports (DARs).
2. Possess at least one (1) year experience providing oversight, planning and executing events for 50+ patrons to include concerts, comedy shows, holiday events, Soldier Family Readiness Group (SFRG) events, etc.
3. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).

How you will be evaluated

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

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

• Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
• If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:

• NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
• NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP)
• NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
• NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
• NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)

Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

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. Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement. For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to:
  • https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
• 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 (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.

Expedite Your Hiring

• To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.

Required Documents

• Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

• Resume

Other Accepted Documents

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

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• DA Form 3434, if applicable
• Marriage License, Professional Certifications, References, etc
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

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