This position is internal to current NAS Pensacola - Liberty Program employees.
Supervision duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:
- Directs work to be accomplished by staff.
- Conducts annual performance reviews of staff.
- Participates in section staffing decisions.
- Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.
- Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary.
- Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; ensures all subordinate staff understands and adhere to the policy; and ensures treatment of all staff is fair and equitable.
- Supervises federal civil service employees at the NF-01/GS-1/2/3, NF-02/GS-4, NF-03/GS-5/6/7, whether full-time, part-time, intermittent, or temporary; assigned military employees; non-Federal workers; volunteers; interns; or others.
Program Management duties include but are not limited to:
- Plans, promotes and implements well-rounded Single Sailor and Category (CAT) A recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Department in accordance with CNIC approved program standards.
- Coordinates leisure skills development activities and classes using the Sailor Adventure Quest (SAQ) philosophy.
- Develops, organizes, publicizes, implements, evaluates recurring and nonrecurring activities (e.g., classes, trips, outings, tournaments, outreach opportunities, special events, skills development, etc.).
- Develops, manages, maintains, plans, executes business plans, and administers diverse CAT A SAQ and Single Sailor recreation programs.
- Evaluates recreational needs and on-going programs by reviewing and analyzing participation, patron satisfaction, comment carts, interest surveys, focus groups, advisory boards, command liaisons and personal contacts with individuals and groups to determine specific needs.
- Compiles results to determine if new programs should be offered, expanded, curtailed or eliminated.
- Carries out programs and activities in accordance with supervisory instructions and guidelines by encouraging patrons to participate, keeping order and ensuring their safety.
- Directs the recruitment and utilization of volunteers for various MWR activities and programs. Maintains a current, active list of volunteer rosters and overseas utilization of correct documentation for volunteer usage.
- Coordinates and executes a direct communication line between the Single Sailor Program and the Jr. Sailor population by creating a Recreation Ambassador Program, Recreation Advisory Board.
- Maintains current liaisons with tenant and host command representatives.
- Coordinates and executes other CAT A Programs (e.g., green space, command support, fleet recreation, alternative Library delivery and Liberty recreation center, Fleet recreation or Single Sailor Center, etc.) as assigned.
- Instructs subordinate staff in administering traditional and non-traditional workshops, clinics and events in a variety of leisure skills (e.g., SAQ, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, fishing, camping, etc.).
- Provides outdoor field experiences related to above skill training in the form of day and weekend trips.
- Conducts Port Operations boarding briefs.
- Transports patrons off-base to designated locations for trips or classes.
Administration duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides administrative duties and support through after-action reports, data collection and database administration.
- Monitors all five metric areas in the Single Sailor Program Standards to ensure standards are met or exceeded.
- Assists with writing standard operating procedures.
- Ensures Single Sailor Program and CAT A recreation facility and activities associated with the Single Sailor program meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines.
- Resolves customer complaints and solicits feedback to improve the quality of services rendered.
- Maintains telephone, email and personal contacts with command representatives, industry professionals, equipment representatives, special interest groups, local community, area clubs and civic organizations.
- Prepares and justifies annual and quarterly operating budgets for CAT A recreation and Single Sailor programs.
- Tracks and monitors accounts for Credit Card purchases.
- Maintains up-to-date records and proper documentation.
- Provides leadership recommendations on the purchase of equipment and supplies needed to support the Single Sailor program, based on planned activities.
- Initiates and submits procurement requests for all supplies, equipment, furniture and facility upgrades related to the Single Sailor program.
- Assumes accountability for all equipment used for the CAT A recreation and Single Sailor programs.
Performs Marketing duties as assigned
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.
All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
A minimum of a 4-year degree in General Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, Recreation and Parks Leadership, Wild Land Recreation Management, Natural Resources Recreation, Youth Recreation, Public, Urban, or Community Recreation, or Physical Education.
or
Must possess at least three years of specialized experience that includes, planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating community, outdoor, or other recreational programs as it relates to the duties of this vacancy.
or
Must possess a combination of education and experience.(Transcripts Required)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
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NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
A minimum of a 4-year degree in General Recreation, Outdoor Recreation, Recreation and Parks Leadership, Wild Land Recreation Management, Natural Resources Recreation, Youth Recreation, Public, Urban, or Community Recreation, or Physical Education(Proof of education required)
or
Must possess at least three years of specialized experience that includes, planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating community, outdoor, or other recreational programs as it relates to the duties of this vacancy.
or
Must possess a combination of education and experience.(Transcripts Required)
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible.
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, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
The following documents may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.
APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.
WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.
2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
-If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.
3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.
To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
-Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)
To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).
***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.
Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.
Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.
Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.
Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/20/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13111355
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
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All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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