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MWR Deployed Forces Recreation Specialist (Equipment Technician)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
NRSW Naval Base San Diego N921

Summary

This position is located within the Fleet and Family Readiness Program, Fleet Readiness, Regional Deployed Forces Support, CNRSW. The incumbent of this position assists in implementing and executing the CNIC Deployed Forces Recreation Operation and Maintenance of Navy fitness equipment grant program and provides formal training to shipboard recreation services personnel and assists Deployed Forces Fleet Recreation Specialists as requested.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/12/2026 to 05/26/2026
Salary
$66,776 - $70,950 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
NBSD Deployed Forces Support
San Diego, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - 35-40 hours per week
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
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
26-12960591
Control number
869047500

Duties

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Assists in delivering, planning and evaluating programs for individual and group military personnel while in port. This includes personnel on ships that are homeported, personnel on ships that may stop at the port for other reasons, as well as forward deploying units. Coordinates and oversees activities with personnel assigned to various afloat and forward deployed commands. Oversees and monitors program and equipment changes in the private sector to ensure that the state of the art equipment and programs are obtained, utilized and provided for participants. Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of activities and equipment. Responsible for coordinating shipboard and instructing fitness equipment repair training classes for the shipboard community while in port. Demonstrates proper use of fitness equipment. Installs, maintains, trouble shoots, diagnoses problems, calibrates, tests and maintains fitness equipment at the duty location as well as ships while in port. Establishes and completes a preventative maintenance and fitness equipment repair schedule. Provides guidance to afloat personnel assigned on preventive maintenance and repairs that need to be conducted while the ship is out of port. Maintains and purchases in-stock inventory for equipment repair parts in excess of $100,000. Responsible for higher level repairs and maintenance with product manufacturers as required. Assists the Deployed Forces Coordinators and Operations Manager in sponsoring additional recreation programs for individual ships, squadrons, groups or ships in port.Provides budgetary input, maintains records and files and assists with all aspects of management correspondence. Provides input for reports as required by the Deployed Forces Operation Manager and higher authority. Maintains an up to date library of references and resource materials. Assists with developing, revisions, amendments and changes to local standard operating procedures and disposes of files, records and directives that are obsolete.

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.
  • Position has been designated non-critical sensitive. As a position of trust and ITII position, employment is conditional on the successful competition of an Access National Agency Check (ANACI). Position requires eligibility for a secret clearance.
  • Must complete the Deployed Forces Afloat Recreation Management Course.
  • May be required to submit to a physical examination to verify fitness for duty at a military medical facility as part of the medical surveillance program.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license, as the incumbent will be required to travel to other work sites within the region in performance of normal duty.
  • This position is subject to an irregular tour of duty which may include weekends and holidays.
  • The incumbent is required to have an adequate level of physical fitness as it requires considerable walking, standing, kneeling, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching and lifting of objects weighing up to 45 pounds, unassisted.
  • Administration assignments are typically performed in an office setting with adequate lighting and ventilation.
  • This position requires regular shipyard visits exposing the incumbent to temperatures ranging from 10-110 degrees, as well as noise levels which can exceed 85 decibels.
  • May be assigned to areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. If PPE is issued, it must be worn appropriately.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Exercise Science, or related field is preferred but may be substituted by an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess a minimum of two years documented experience in the principles, concepts and techniques of maintenance for related equipment with sports and fitness programming and facility management.

Knowledge of the range of activities and services of participant needs and of the methods and processes involved in a typical and conventional basic program that supports the needs of the military personnel assigned to ships.

Must possess strong knowledge of Navy physical fitness standards and be able to adapt standards to local applications with wellness of entire population being of primary concern.

Skill in effectively managing the financial and physical resources involved.

Knowledge and ability to evaluate, trouble shoot and pinpoint maintenance problems on fitness equipment and perform tasks or steps necessary to correct the problems or advise other maintenance technicians to be able to maintain fitness equipment at the full performance level.

Ability to prepare and conduct briefings and fitness equipment repair training sessions.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing to provide positive customer service.

Education

A Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Exercise Science, or related field

OR

an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

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 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.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

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.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs offer innovative, exciting and meaningful work supporting Sailors and their families across Navy Region Southwest (NRSW). FFR programs include Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Child and Youth Programs (CYP), Fleet and Family Support (FFS), and Housing. Our mission is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the fleet, fighter and family. FFR provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including paid holidays, free gym access, free movies, military exchange privileges, discounted bowling and water/sports rentals, discounted tickets, tours and travel, and subsidized childcare for CYP employees. Full-time and part-time benefits also include medical, dental and life insurance; retirement plan, 401(k), and paid vacation and sick leave benefits.

NRSW Naval Base San Diego N921

Agency contact information

Dylan Gable
Email
dylan.a.gable.naf@us.navy.mil
Address
NAVBASE San Diego
750 Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, CA 92132-0058
US

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