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Deputy Director Family Morale Welfare and Recreation NF-05

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
Fort Benning - Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation - Office of the Director of FMWR
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Summary

This position is located at Office of the Director for Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation which is a part of Fort Benning Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR).

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Army NAF pay setting rules apply to this vacancy.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/15/2025 to 09/26/2025
Salary
$125,000 to - $145,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 5
Location
Fort Benning, GA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
O3NAFEA-25-12802018
Control number
846016000

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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.

Duties

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  • Serves as a full Deputy to the Director, Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) for a large/mega large garrison by performing a variety of duties of all matters pertaining to the Directorate.
  • Reviews program changes and discusses changes in goals and objectives with activity managers and supervisors, ensuring objectives and goals are attainable and economically feasible.
  • Represents the Director in all matters including the coordination of programs and activities within and outside the directorate.
  • The incumbent independently plans, develops, and carries out delegated responsibilities and assigned special projects, resolving most problems that arise.
  • The employee is responsible for liaison, oversight, coordination, and integration of a broad range of cross-functional matters for the Director of the Directorate.
  • As Deputy Director, the incumbent must analyze, investigate, and resolve or provide recommendations to address a wide variety of difficult problems, questions, or conditions associated with overall DFMWR operations.
  • As Deputy Director, the incumbent must design projects or studies, and to formulate short or long range plans and recommendations with potential impact on communities external to DFMWR.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, visit: www.sss.gov.
  • Position, duty hours, location and/or activity are subject to change based on mission requirements.
  • Work hours may involve weekend, weekdays, holidays and night duty.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 3 background investigation within six (6) months of hire.
  • Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 30 August 1993.

Qualifications

**The information provided on your resume MUST clearly reflect ALL knowledge and experience listed under the minimum qualifications. You will be rated based solely from the information provided within your resume. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed.**

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Managerial work experience and executive knowledge and ability of the caliber described above.
Highly Preferred Criteria:
  • Within the last three (3) years, demonstrated experience in leading, developing, and coordinating multiple DFMWR operations at the Directorate/ Division/Branch level (Garrison/Region/Headquarters) - AND/OR -
  • Possess at least three (3) years of work experience as a DoD Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Programs Professional at the NF-05/GS13 equivalent or higher level (e.g., Deputy Force Support Squadron, Child and Youth Services Coordinator, NAF Support Manager, Business Operations Officer, Army Community Services Director, Community Services Flight Chief).
  • Within the last three (3) years, proven expertise and strong understanding of strategic planning, program development, social services, inter-governmental and non-profit operations, and partnerships.
  • Within the last three (3) years displayed experience with Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) budget planning and execution to include Capital Purchase and Minor Construction and/or MILCON.
To be considered for the highly preferred criteria, your resume must show that you meet BOTH the minimum qualifications and ALL the highly preferred criteria. Applicants meeting ALL criteria will be considered the best qualified and will be referred to the selecting official first. Remaining applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide.
Manual Applications:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 pm EST on 09/26/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs:
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government's interest.
  • In accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations, most individuals will be authorized movement of Household Goods, Temporary Storage, and Air, POV, or Rail Transportation to your new duty station. In addition, some individuals may also be authorized Temporary Quarters Subsistence Expenses (TQSE).
  • PCS is contingent upon signing a one-year continued service agreement.
Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials:
  • This is a pay-banded position.
  • Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
  • Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
Incentives and Bonuses:
  • Incentives and/or bonuses will not be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances:
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
    • Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Minimum Qualifications, Assessment Questionnaire, Conditions of Employment, Highly Preferred Criteria, and Integrity Certification.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)


Note to applicants:
  1. Please include name and contact information for at least two (2) professional AND personal references on your resume when applying for jobs.
  2. All experience must be listed on resume to include job title and description of all duties performed. Qualifications will not be assumed nor considered after the closing of the announcement.

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