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Recreation Specialist (Program Support Manager) NF-04

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
Lake of the Ozarks, Linn Creek, Missouri - Family & Morale, Welfare and Recreation
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Summary

This position is located at Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area, Linn Creek, MO, in connection to Ft Leonard Wood.

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Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/29/2025 to 08/12/2025
Salary
$65,000 to - $70,000 per year

Salary will be determined by the Hiring Manager based upon experience and education. NAF pay setting rules apply.

Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Linn Creek, MO
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
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 - with guaranteed 40 work hours per week.
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
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
O3NAFKA-25-12773144
Control number
841905400

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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  • Develops, manages, maintains, plans and administers outdoor recreation activities programs to support eligible personnel. May provide programming support to therapeutic recreation activities.
  • Schedules and publicizes outdoor recreation activities, ensuring maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants and in proving the widest possible range of activities in terms of community interests and needs.
  • Identifies facilities, personnel, and supplies required to support each program and develops and executes program budget.
  • Recommends new programs that are cost effective and ensures that program emphasis is on those activities most appropriate to the interests of the population served. Provides a full range of supervisory functions to assigned staff.
  • Coordinates with installation, county, and state officials on programs and information related to recreation programs. Researches, plans and develops or modifies outdoor recreation areas. Performs 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.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR-215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
  • Incumbent must be willing and able to work varying shifts to include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and special events as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Specialized experience at a level that equipped the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance.
  • Experience in planning and delivery of outdoor recreation programs to a large, diverse community.
  • Experience in developing or assisting with program budget, providing recreation facility/ equipment maintenance, and instructing program participants in the techniques of various recreation activities.
  • Leadership experience gained through supervising or mentoring lower-level staff.
**You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume, please ensure you are clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and duties performed.**

Best Qualified
  • 3 Years specialized experience supervising an Outdoor Recreation program or similar operations AND
  • 1 Year specialized experience in the field of Hospitality/customer service management AND
  • 1 Year specialized experience developing and executing APF and NAF budgets for a Garrison, or similar experience in the private sector.
OR

Highly Preferred
  • Bachelors degree in Recreation Management or comparable field.
**To meet Highly Preferred eligibility, you must meet all Minimum and Highly Preferred Qualifications, and this information must be clearly detailed on your resume.**

Education

Bachelors degree in Recreation Management or comparable field.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is WORLDWIDE.
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. If, paid, will not exceed the JTR for NF-04 position.

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 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.

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)


If claiming any of the below eligibilities supporting documentation must be received at time of application.

** If claiming Veterans Consideration, please ensure a signed copy of your DD 214 (Member 4 or Service 2 copy) are uploaded
for validation purposes.**

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