Assist in planning and supervision of a variety of outdoor recreation related activities and programs.  Activities include hiking, rope courses, climbing activity, back packing, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing trips, guiding canoe and boat trips, leading fishing and hunting groups, supervising snow skiing trips, and providing instruction in basic outdoor recreation classes and workshops.  Incumbent will carry out programs and activities by encouraging patrons to participate, keeping order, and ensuring their safety.  Assist in recruitment and utilization of volunteers for MWR outdoor recreation activities and programs.  Incumbent will attend all pre-trip meetings related to incumbent’s area of responsibility. Recommends purchasing of equipment, supplies, and resale merchandise needed to support these outdoor rec. activities.   Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing
• other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.”
• To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19
• SIGN ON BONUS OF $500 AFTER 90 DAY OF EMPLOYMENT
• Ability to satisfactorily complete background checks to include a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).
• This work requires considerable physical exertion while instructing and guiding participants in a variety of outdoor activities (I.e., camping, canoeing, cycling, skiing, etc.).
• Must be able to lift and carry program-related equipment and gear up to 75 pounds.
• Employee will operate an automobile during the day-to-day coordination of events and activities, so valid license is required.
• vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants

Qualifications

Applicant will have the abilities to communicate with patrons of all ages and interests.  A minimum of one-year professional experience in the assigned recreational skill is required. Assignments may include, but are not limited to: canoeing, kayaking, rope courses, backpacking, backcountry skiing, snow-shoeing, sea kayaking, rock climbing, mountaineering, fishing, mountain biking etc. Alpine tower experience a plus. Must possess leadership/instruction skills at sufficient level to lead or assist in the instruction of skill classes, trips, clinics and workshops. The possession of a Wilderness First Responder certificate is highly desirable. Must be knowledgeable and efficient in operation of computer, GPS, transceiver, and other related job equipment. Ability to satisfactorily complete background checks to include a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI).

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.