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Recreation Specialist ( Liberty Programmer)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
Navy Region Northwest
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Summary

Incumbent is responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, execution, and evaluation of comprehensive monthly calendar of reoccurring and non-reoccurring recreational activities, classes, events, trips, and programs.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
07/02/2020 to 07/12/2020
Salary
$18 to - $21 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Negotiable
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
03
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
VA-20-24869
Control number
572656000

Duties

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Recreation includes but not limited to special events, operation uplift, arranging daily activities, classes, contests, trips and tournaments. Incumbent captures metrics and evaluates programs. Evaluates effectiveness of program delivery based on user metrics, surveys, interactions, with patrons, and ICE comments. Works closely with Marketing to promote programs. Uses creative techniques to encourage patrons. Helps manage social media marketing campaigns and day to day activities. Create, curate and manage published content (images and video). Seek various partnership with community organizations in support of the program. Prepares and submits required monthly reports and metrics for area of responsibility. Incumbent prepares, justifies, and monitors the execution of the annual NAF and APF operation budget. Reviews financial reports, compares to budget and provides execution explanation for higher level review. Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the program meet established safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies. Incumbent may be required to act in a lead capacity, training, directing, and assigning work, preparing work schedules and assisting supervisor with timekeeping responsibilities for Recreation Assistants, Guides, and Motor Vehicle Operators. Provides necessary on the job training for staff as required and provides input to the manager on employee performance.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must satisfactorily complete a suitability background check (NACI) and obtain a security clearance when necessary for access to areas of responsibility.
  • This position may require the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty stations.
  • Some overtime work may be required.
  • Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and overnight trips and events.
  • A valid state driver’s license is required as this position required the employee to drive motor vehicles including a 15 passenger van.
  • A First Aid and CPR certification is required.
  • Incumbent will be required to have Safe Inflatable Operators Training Organization Certification.

Qualifications

Incumbent must possess practical knowledge of goals, philosophy, principles, techniques, and procedures used in managing, organizing, planning, administering facilities and conducting recreational activities. Must have a four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or related subject area and one year of professional experience OR three years of specialized subject experience equivalent to the next lower grade. Must be able to utilize basic knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office products, strong communication skills. Must have general knowledge and skill in developing and executing operating budgets. Completed work is based on results and is reviewed for appropriateness and conformity to policy and requirements. The work requires frequent physical exertion such as, but not limited to: walking considerable distances, lifting, carrying, moving, and handling recreational supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Education

Must have a four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or related subject area and one year of professional experience OR three years of specialized subject experience equivalent to the next lower grade.

Additional information

Some positions have special requirements.  Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.  Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.  We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States.  Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to 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.  The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. 

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 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.



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