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MWR Director

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
CNRMA Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story - N92

Summary

This position is assigned to Fleet and Family Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Navy Region Mid Atlantic. To serve as on-site manager & representative to the Command for the planning, organization, administration, management and supervision of the installation Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs & activities. Incumbent responsible for supervising the effective coordination and accomplishment of all MWR functions which support the assigned installation/ command.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/26/2026 to 02/03/2026
Salary
$45.52 to - $58.93 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Virginia Beach, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
26-12871812
Control number
855408900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This position open internally to existing MWR employees of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/ Fort Story

Duties

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Supervisory (25%)

  • Manages a combined NAF, Appropriated Fund, and military workforce, directing and overseeing subordinate staff.

  • Assigns and monitors work based on priorities and employee capabilities, ensuring quality and correcting deficiencies.

  • Conducts annual employee performance reviews using equitable standards.

  • Recruits, selects, and contributes to staffing decisions for subordinate positions.

  • Addresses and corrects employee disciplinary/performance issues and resolves grievances.

  • Ensures employees receive position-appropriate training.

  • Upholds EEO policy, fostering a work environment free of discrimination and ensuring fair treatment of all staff.

  • Ensures equity in selections, assignments, training, promotions, and awards.

Program Management (40%)

  • Monitors and evaluates MWR services, programs, and facilities to ensure high-quality delivery.

  • Collaborates with installation and regional leadership on planning, budgeting, and execution of MWR programs.

  • Advises leadership of operational developments and recommends policy changes.

  • Reports significant issues with program or public relations implications to Command and Region.

  • Liaises with tenant commands, military services, and other organizations on MWR operations.

  • Disseminates and monitors execution of DoD, DON, CNIC, and local policies and guidelines.

  • Ensures facility maintenance, conducts regular inspections, and recommends enhancements.

  • Ensures all operations and services comply with regulations.

  • Manages inspections, reports, and corrective actions in a timely manner.

  • Reviews, drafts, and releases correspondence and reports, staying current in the field.

  • Develops and implements marketing, sales, and sponsorship programs to attract users.

  • Ensures compliance with fire, safety, sanitation, security, and environmental regulations.

  • Attends and coordinates at off-site conferences and meetings as required.

Financial (35%)

  • Develops NAF MWR budgets for review and approval.

  • Ensures proper expenditures, accurate inventories, and sound economic operation of assigned activities.

  • Maintains budget records, reviews monthly statements, and reports deviations to leadership.

  • Recommends purchases, sets priorities, and follows up on delayed orders.

  • Manages NAF merchandise and property, conducting monthly and annual inventories.

  • Recommends approval for loss claims and implements fund handling controls.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must pass all applicable records and background check.
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
  • Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or another acceptable form of identification to access CNRMA Installations. (review required documents section for more information.)

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

A qualified candidate must possess:

  • Operational knowledge that would be acquired through pertinent education, experience or training of goals, philosophies, principles, methods and techniques of a diverse organization that includes but is not limited to sports, fitness, aquatics, recreation, food and beverage and business activities programs.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of federal, state and regional policies and regulations.
  • Knowledge of DoD and Navy policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to the planning, budgeting, funding, and recreational management.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations and negotiation for acquiring compliance, concurrence, or approval of policies and procedures among Navy organizations, other governmental agencies, or contractor and other non-governmental representatives.
  • Skilled in the applications of management principles, concepts and methods (e.g., operations, maintenance, utilization, financial management, etc.).
  • Skilled in developing and accessing recommendations and training materials to increase the efficiency of area of responsibility (AOR) program policies.
  • Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within assigned installation.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Preferred:

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Hospitality or a related field

OR

Documented education & training plus a minimum of 5 years management experience in one or more facets of recreation

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

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 Installations 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.

Some positions have special requirements. Selection may be tentative pending the completion of these requirements. Applicants may be required to submit proof of education, participate in medical screening, drug testing, etc. All selections are contingent upon satisfactory employment reference checks. Employment is subject to successful National Agency Background Check. Occupants of this position must maintain the privacy of official work information and data and demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct.

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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