Duties
Serves as the Outdoor Recreation (ODR) department Assistant Director and assumes responsibility for operational oversight of department in the absence of the Director. Performs and/or assists in the operation, maintenance and administrative support for ODR activities to include base resale lot, Fam Camp, pool, vehicle storage area, base parks and programs such as R4R and more. Serves as Outdoor Recreation Adventure Programmer. Within established policies and objectives, plans, develops coordinates, and conducts a variety of recreational clinics and trips in support of a large outdoor program. Implements higher-level directives, selects activities and services to be offered in addition to required basic programs. Schedules, publicizes and protest various clinics, trips and other activities. Ensures compliance with all state and local agencies regulatory requirements. Ensures all work is accomplished in accordance with standards set by management, AFISs, OIs, guiding policies and regulation, and daily operations run smoothly and efficiently. Provides guidance to employees for work assignments, relays instructions from management in all areas of ODR, sets the pork pace and ops tempo, and ensures site materials and tools are available to repair and perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed. Ensures facility is always clean and organized, documents significant occurrences, and opens/closes the facility as required. Supervises a staff of 18 Rec. Assistants/Aids; assigns and reviews their work. Responsible for subordinate work force management to include supervising, discipline, training and development. Plans work schedules, determines performance objectives and rates performance. Develops budgets, markets cost effective programs and services that meet customer needs. Implements programs such as trips, tours, activity tournaments, social events, etc., followed by after action and post event financial reports. Ensures strict staff and patron safety rules and regulations are followed. Follows EEO principles and environmental requirements. Responsible for the implementation of cash controls; ensures cash register is cleared daily; financial reports are completed and deposits are accomplished. Approves financials within SAIS in the absence of the manager, while ensuring separation of duties as required. Conducts monthly resale inventories and supply orders via P-Card, Ensures operations are aligned to meet COS and NIAD goals and objectives. Maintains a system of accountability including inventory, security, and administrative controls for the recreation supply operation. Researches product information for best value, ensures all required sources are used.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12663645
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- Drug Testing
- Bachelor' degree in recreation management or a closely related field is highly desirable
- Valid driver's license
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, 01/24/2025
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: Experience in admin or office work. Familiarity with the routines and procedures followed in group activities or programs. Specialized experience working in an Outdoor Adventure Recreational Activity to include knowledge of equipment, rules and procedures in that area are required. Certifications in Wilderness First Responder, Leave No trace, and American Canoe Association are desirable. Completion of bachelor's degree in recreation management or a closely rated field is highly desirable. Experience in Microsoft software. The work requires physical exertion Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift items weighing up to 40lbs. Must be able to work outdoors.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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
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:
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.
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How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/24/2025 to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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