Incumbent is an expert in MWR and advises the MWR Director on issues key to the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of programs. This may involve assessing the effectiveness or efficiency of a program or facility or to analyze and resolve employee problems. Work involves establishing criteria to measure and/or predict the attainment of program or organizational goals and objectives and may also include developing related procedures and standards for application across the division.
Summary
Incumbent is an expert in MWR and advises the MWR Director on issues key to the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of programs. This may involve assessing the effectiveness or efficiency of a program or facility or to analyze and resolve employee problems. Work involves establishing criteria to measure and/or predict the attainment of program or organizational goals and objectives and may also include developing related procedures and standards for application across the division.
Provides technical guidance and administrative oversight over professional, technical, skilled and unskilled employees utilizing direct and/or indirect supervision of subordinate supervisors and employees.
Ensures adequate staffing, effective training and appropriate supervision is maintained throughout and in compliance with established personnel administration in order to meet mission requirements.
Assigns work, defines priorities, selects and recommends applicants for hire, evaluates performance, recommends pay adjustments/awards, provides or recommends training, approves and/or disapproves leave requests, initiates corrective actions, and recommends formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.
Analyzes manpower problems including making recommendations for reduction or increasing staff levels based on studies.
Creates, shapes, and maintains a positive work environment through policy, communication, training, education, enforcement and assessment.
Assumes the duties of the manager within the department in his or her absence.
Serves as an approving official for Government Purchase Card (GPC) transactions.
Serves as Department representative for the liaisons with professional associations, private organization, command interest groups (ombudsman, advisory boards) and provides information regarding the department and expertise as appropriate.
Assists managers in the development and completion of business plans, financial reports, presentations, correspondences, grants and data calls.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory guidance for the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
Ensures compliance with maintenance, security and safety of records, reports, files and information relating to MWR and CYP and ensures applicable assets and interests are protected.
B. ADMINISTRATION
Assists the MWR Director in the management, control, development, coordination and execution of assigned programs.
Serves as the principal advisor and authority on matters impacting MWR programs.
Provides advice, guidance and recommendation to the MWR Director.
Works with managers and the MWR Director on site unique policies pertaining to operations of MWR activities.
Ensures the overall achievement of the most equitable, fair, cost efficient and effective approaches to operating the various activities and programs.
Integrates plans into non-appropriated fund annual budgets.
Plans and submits division financial (appropriated and non-appropriated funds) budgets to the MWR Director for approval and operates within those parameters, unless otherwise directed.
Responds personally to complex and delicate problems having implications on overall policies and procedures.
Formulates and monitors application of policies for administration and management of MWR facilities and services.
Plans, organizes and develops department internal control systems for cash and merchandise and ensures they are in effect.
Assists managers in planning and forecasting operational requirements in addition to performance of all program delivery.
Documents deficiencies and operational problems and initiates corrective action and management strategies.
Reviews and analyzes programs continuously, conducts activity visits to ensure activities maintain equitable and consistently high standards of performance and customer service in the management and operation of their programs.
Aggressively works towards the achievement of meeting program standards and achieving accreditation status.
Identifies, on a continual basis, areas for potential improvements or more efficient services and establishes objectives toward that end.
Works with the MWR Director to prepare long range plans to ensure supplies, equipment, funds and facilities are available to efficiently operate programs.
Provides advice to the MWR Director on future requirements for additional equipment and facilities.
Executes studies to evaluate the adequacy of current equipment, facilities and services.
Assists in the development of standards and specifications for new or renovation type construction projects.
Serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative in overseeing of minor and major construction, renovation and alteration projects to ensure completion in compliance with contracts or project milestones, when needed.
Ensures compliance with comprehensive fire, safety, sanitation, security, environmental and occupational health programs.
Keeps the MWR Director fully informed of overall accomplishments, deficiencies and the status of on-going programs and special projects assigned.
Analyzes budget execution to ensure maximum benefit is received from financial resources without sacrificing efficiency or violating established resource management system procedures.
Analyzes financial data, reviews budgets, and submits reports and recommendations.
Ensures all staff adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
Assumes the duties of the MWR Director in his or her absence.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
May be required to pass pre-employment examination
Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National
Must Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel
A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
Education
Extensive knowledge of MWR mission, vision, functions.
Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the MWR Director’s philosophies, priorities, preferences, and objectives in order to conduct in-depth, comprehensive analysis relating to actions, projects, and programs; provide recommendations; and make decisions from an overall executive standpoint.
Knowledge of the goals, principles and techniques of recreation program delivery.
Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
Ability to plan, conduct and document a variety of comprehensive studies and reports.
Knowledge of MWR organizational structure and relationships, in order to support numerous management programs, and to integrate, fully coordinate, balance, and monitor a wide variety of complex projects, actions, and initiatives for the MWR Director.
Ability to assess, coordinate, evaluate, and integrate the work of others into products that effectively reflect the MWR Director’s position on a wide variety of management and mission-related issues.
Knowledge of effective group relationships and interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal with a variety of people in structured and unstructured situations.
Extensive knowledge of MWR mission, vision, functions.
Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the MWR Director’s philosophies, priorities, preferences, and objectives in order to conduct in-depth, comprehensive analysis relating to actions, projects, and programs; provide recommendations; and make decisions from an overall executive standpoint.
Knowledge of the goals, principles and techniques of recreation program delivery.
Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
Ability to plan, conduct and document a variety of comprehensive studies and reports.
Knowledge of MWR organizational structure and relationships, in order to support numerous management programs, and to integrate, fully coordinate, balance, and monitor a wide variety of complex projects, actions, and initiatives for the MWR Director.
Ability to assess, coordinate, evaluate, and integrate the work of others into products that effectively reflect the MWR Director’s position on a wide variety of management and mission-related issues.
Knowledge of effective group relationships and interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal with a variety of people in structured and unstructured situations.
Ability to define, develop, discuss, and coordinate difficult problems, tactfully and with much flexibility.
Skill in written and oral communication to provide information papers, documentation of analysis, reports, and correspondence, and to participate in briefings, conferences, and operational meetings.
Additional information
Some positions have special requirements
• Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.
• Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.
• 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.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.
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 CNI_SE_HQ_N9_NAFJOBS@NAVY.MIL 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A resume should be provided. It should include relevant work experience (start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties and salary), applicable education at a minimum, and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry.
ICTAP/CTAP applicants must submit a copy of the agency separation notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
“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 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 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 begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.
Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.¿
It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.
Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.
Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.
Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.
Technical Support
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, report it here: support@econsys.com. The support inbox is monitored Monday through Friday, from 8 AM ET until 6 PM ET. Do NOT send your application/documents to this technical helpdesk email address.
Make sure your status in USAJOBS is 'Received' after you submit your application to ensure it was submitted successfully.
Commander, Navy Region Southeast
154 SOUTH BAINBRIDGE BLDG 352
GULFPORT, MS 39501
USA
Next steps
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A resume should be provided. It should include relevant work experience (start/end dates stated in month/year, description of duties and salary), applicable education at a minimum, and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry.
ICTAP/CTAP applicants must submit a copy of the agency separation notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating and a copy of their most recent SF-50
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
“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 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 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 begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.
Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.¿
It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.
Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.
Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.
Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.
Technical Support
If you experience technical difficulties applying online, report it here: support@econsys.com. The support inbox is monitored Monday through Friday, from 8 AM ET until 6 PM ET. Do NOT send your application/documents to this technical helpdesk email address.
Make sure your status in USAJOBS is 'Received' after you submit your application to ensure it was submitted successfully.
Commander, Navy Region Southeast
154 SOUTH BAINBRIDGE BLDG 352
GULFPORT, MS 39501
USA
Next steps
All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
