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Rec Assistant (RIC)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Commander, Navy Installations Command
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Summary

Fleet and Family Readiness is looking for the best and brightest to join our TEAM!!!  The Navy team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms by enhancing the qualify of life for Sailors, their families, and others in the Navy Community. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) covers a wide scope of operations providing Sailors and their families with the finest facilities, programs and activities to meet their recreational and social needs.  MWR programs encourage positive individual values, aids retention, and provides the physical, mental and social needs of a mobile Navy.  MWR program encompass Fitness & Sports, Deployed Forces Support, Recreation, Entertainment and Food & Beverage Operations.

For more information on Mid-Atlantic Region MWR programs visit http://www.navymwrmidlant.com

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
11/08/2017 to 11/15/2017
Salary
$12.13 to - $12.13 per hour

Flexible-Hours before and after 6 earn 10% Shift Diff

Pay scale & grade
NF 02
Location
Groton Submarine Base, CT
Many vacancies
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Intermittent
Service
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
VA-18-11015
Control number
484101400

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Duties

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The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of duties in support of the recreation and/or internet facilities.  Assists the Recreation Specialist in the administration of programs and services of the assigned recreation, internet, and/or single sailor facility or program, to ensure it functions in a smooth, safe and effective manner. The recreation facility may include the following: general or single sailor recreation area(s), movie room or theater, TV area, music room, video games and/or internet, billiards, ping pong tables, vending areas and/or food and beverage, Liberty/Single Sailor program, and fitness area.  This position may be assigned all or some of the following duties as assigned:  Greets patrons, answering questions by phone or in person, issuing games and equipment, preparing reports, collecting fees, and maintaining operations in, accordance with rules/regulations of the recreation facility. Operates cash register, makes change and prepares the Daily Activity Report (DAR), turning in all money at the end of shift. Registers and processes new computer center users on basic procedures and system operation to new customers. Diagnoses and logs minor common system hardware, software and user problems. Recommends or performs minor remedial actions to correct problems based on direction from contractor and a basic knowledge of system operations. Refers major or complex hardware problems to contractor for diagnosis and correction.  Circulates among patrons to assure service is satisfactory to promote good patron relationships and to enhance the image of the facility. Provides information and general instructions concerning use of equipment and facility. Receives and resolves customer complaints, reporting any problem areas/issues beyond normal operating procedures to the supervisor.  Informs patrons of the nightly movies, television specials, upcoming Liberty programs and events, and other entertainment scheduled in the recreation facility.  Shows and monitors movies as scheduled or as requested during open time frames.  Assists with program promotions, scheduling, set-up/breakdown and implementation of special events, trips and tours. Visits barracks, ships, workspaces and other populated areas to promote current events and activities. Assists with local and distant day and overnight trips, completing required follow-up evaluation upon return.  Maintains basic security of the recreation facility, including enforcing tobacco and alcohol restrictions. Checks facility for security, via facility walk-throughs and monitoring security camera system. Reports fire or fire hazards to proper authorities. Maintains key control of all recreation facility keys.  Performs general housekeeping duties as necessary to ensure interior spaces are in a clean, neat and orderly state at all times. May make minor repairs to facilities and equipment. Reports any maintenance problems, material deficiencies and unsafe conditions or discrepancies that cannot be repaired in-house to the supervisor.  Performs other related duties as assigned. May be assigned to other facilities/program areas as needed to cover peak times, assist with special events, or cover staff shortages.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. http://www.sss.gov

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.

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. 

Qualifications

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Knowledge required bv the position

Must be familiar with the general and specific uses of computer software for programs as assigned (i.e., Internet, e-mail, games, word processing, etc.), video projector systems and equipment related to the recreation facility, services, events and programs at the assigned facility, and programs, events and activities within the regional MWR program in order to advise and assist patrons. Must possess basic math skills for cash accountability. Must possess leadership and communication skills to effectively exercise control over a large group of people, market the program and motivate eligible patrons. A minimum of two years work related experience is strongly preferred.

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.

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

Additional information

We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States.

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.

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 nsapplications@nhr-ma.com 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.

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, 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.



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