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MWR Community Recreation Director

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations
NRSW NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY N921
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Summary

This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, located within CNIC. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Installation Program Director through the day to day management of the Community Recreation Division. Manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year round recreation program and facilities that can include but is not limited to Community Recreation.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/29/2025 to 08/12/2025
Salary
$91,828 to - $96,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Port Hueneme, CA
Ventura, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses negotiable
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - 35-40 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
25-12773543
Control number
841912300

Duties

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Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diver e recreation program. Develops and or assists managers with writing standard operating procedures. Ensures programs are in compliance with local Regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, and higher level Navy and DoD instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines. Exercises authority and independent judgment in development of plans and solutions.

Provides specific guidance regarding the maintenance of current and development of new programs to recreation division managers. Continuously reviews the overall assigned recreation programs for accomplishments; recommends and establishes new operational activities/subprograms in conjunction with activity managers. Monitors associated contracts,
Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding (MOA/MOU) in Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, business plan objectives and program standards. Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded. Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs, and provides activity managers with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity. Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population. Provides onsite project oversight and ensures that approved plans are implemented, and notifies local and regional leadership of any issues or concerns that may arise. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to program execution, teamwork or use of established business practices. Uses metrics and financial data to make recommendations for any modifications to programs.

Ensures all facilities and activities associated with the program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines. Takes timely action to connect deficiencies through coordination with local agencies. Assists in planning and designing of construction and renovation projects.

Provides day to day administrative and technical supervision of a workforce consisting of both Appropriated (APF) and Non-Appropriated fund (NAF) employees and acts as Rating Official (RO). Acts as Senior Rating Official (SRO) for activity managers in assigned AOR. Ensures approved staffing levels are maintained to support programs and operations in a cost effective manner. Plans work to be accomplished. Sets priorities and establishes schedules for work completion. Distributes and balances work based upon priority, skill requirements, and level of difficulty. Discusses work in progress, answering questions from team members concerning procedures, directives, policy, etc., as well as technical questions. Evaluates performance of subordinates and provides specific recommendations related to training needs. Responsible for training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating all employees within the branch. Participates in interviews and recommends selection for all new hires within the branch, initiates appropriate disciplinary action; hears and resolves complaints from employees.

Actively supports and promotes all aspects of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan as directed by applicable laws and regulations, and to communicate this support to subordinates, minority groups and women. Ensures all laws and regulations concerning Merit System Principles and Prohibited Personnel Practices are adhered to.

Coordinates budget requirements with activity/facility managers and provides general guidance for preparation of the annual operating budget. Based on activity input formulates budgets for both Appropriated and Non-Appropriated funds. Justifies budget requirements for personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, training, and service contracts to local and regional leadership.

Maintains funds and property accountability for all APF and NAF fund equipment, supplies, resale funds, and inventories in AOR. Responsible for inventories conducted in accordance with applicable higher level regulatory guidelines. May act as an Approving Official (AO) for government purchase card holders within AOR.

Oversees, solicits and helps to negotiate partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department. Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations (park districts, forest preserve, clubs, special interest groups, etc.) to support and benefit MWR programs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Hours of work will vary as required by the needs of the program to include split days off, evenings, weekends and holidays. May be required to work early, late, and on weekends and holidays.
  • Subject to recall regularly.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license for operating government vehicles.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certifications.
  • Travel may be required.

Qualifications

A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or three years of comparable experience that illustrates a progression in management experience is required.

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of recreation policies, requirements, administrative practices and procedures relating to the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating of recreational programs and the efficient operation and utilization of facilities and equipment.

Must be capable of organizing and operating several facilities/programs simultaneously.

Must possess skill in negotiating program issues and operational requirements with patrons and personnel inside and outside the local installation and community organizations.

Must have knowledge of general business principles for financial planning/reporting and of the Department of the Navy budget process methods for APF and NAF funds to ensure optimum use of resources. Ability to plan, present, and execute budgets and to analyze impact on programs and to forecast long term funding requirements.

Knowledge of business principles and personnel management.

Ability to communicate and clarify the application of the department's policies to employees and management personnel.

Ability to develop, explain, justify, persuade and deal with a wide range of problems and with people of diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrated ability to manage various functions through a subordinate staff. Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing.

Education

  • A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation (Preferred)

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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, skills and abilities (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. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

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