Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

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• Required to inspect the playing surface before a contest to ensure that it is properly configured and that there are no safety hazards.
• Enforce the rules before and during games.
• Responsible for ensuring that the sports is played safely.
• Place the welfare of players above all else.
• Required to be positive role model in behavior during games.

Conditions of employment

• Proof of education is required at the time of application.
• Good mental and physical health, freedom from communicable disease (verified through physical examination). Immunizations must be current including annual influenza vaccinations.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required.
• All required background checks of AR 215-3 and the Crime Control Act must be successfully completed and maintained, including Child and Youth National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI).
• A current health assessment is required. Immunizations are required including annual flu vaccination. Vision sufficient to execute job requirements.
• Physical demands: Stamina sufficient to stand, walk, run, or squat for long periods of time commensurate with the sport to be officiated. The employee must occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs (heavier items with assistance).
• Additional conditions of employment can be found in the Applicant Information Kit, link is in additional information below.

Qualifications

1. Substantial knowledge of the rules of the sport to be officiated as evidenced by documented training sessions or seminars that instructed specific rules and regulations, or extensive experience coaching and/or playing the sport which would have provided the same level of knowledge.or
2. Possession of a valid license or recognized national association credential or certificate for sports officials.*
3. The ability to communicate in English (both written and verbal)

*Specific certification, license, or credential may be required by individual states, municipalities, or installations.

To see the full position description, please click here.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

• Spouse Employment Preference
• Involuntarily Separated from the Military
• Business Based Action
• Current/Former NAF Employee / Current Appropriated Employee
• Outside Applicant Veteran / Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Outside Applicant Non-Veteran

Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit, point of contact information is listed at the bottom of this announcement if applicants have any questions about these consideration groups or documents. Applicants are also welcome to reach out to confirm receipt of the required documents or information when submitting an application for this position.

Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible.

By claiming the "Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)" or "Current APF Employee (CAE)" priority consideration eligibility, applicants are self-certifying that they may not be eligible for other priority considerations. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant's eligibility. For additional information on what may be required to support the applicant's eligibility claim, please refer to our Applicant Information Kit found in the applicant information kit.

CNE/FNE/CAE priority consideration must be clearly defined in order to grant the priority consideration. We will need position title, series, grade, location and agency in order determine priority consideration. To ensure we have enough information, we encourage you to submit a copy of your most recent personnel action.