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ACTIVE DUTY AND UNIT RECREATION ASSISTANT

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
CAMP PENDLETON MCCS
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Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
11/20/2025 to 11/20/2025
Salary
$43,680 to - $47,840 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 03
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Oceanside, CA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - Varies
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
75260
Control number
850617200

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Duties

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INTRODUCTION: This position is located within the Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR) - Semper Fit Division of MCCS and reports directly to the Active Duty and Unit Recreation Department Head. This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination and execution of a comprehensive base-wide programs focusing on quality-of-life advocacy, recreation and community involvement/volunteerism, targeting active duty service members aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

MAJOR DUTIES: Primarily responsible for developing, scheduling, organizing, publicizing, directing, and evaluating both recurring and non-recurring recreational and volunteer activities, which will involve frequent travel, supervising large groups of people, and working frequent nights, weekends, and holidays. Events execution will include driving large groups of people, visiting amusement parks, cooking, and leading groups while camping,  hiking, visiting local points of interest, and other outdoor recreational focused events. Incumbent will enforce established rules and regulations in supervising participants in these activities.  

Additional duties will include the creation of a monthly calendar of events and newsletter, building and maintaining social media presence by developing and scheduling monthly posts for all aspects the Active Duty and Unit Recreation Department across all digital channels, quarterly reporting to higher headquarters, coordinating trip sign up and cash collecting, maintaining, and reporting on government vehicles, coordinating monthly meeting agendas, writing meeting minutes and letters of appreciation. Managing volunteers sign up, attendance and performance at events. Preparing equipment, rosters, vehicles, and information packets for all trips, and making trip reminder phone calls and text messages. Leading programmed recreational trips and activities both assisted and unassisted. Maintaining the active duty recreation websites by providing timely information to the marketing department.  Evaluates recreational needs on a continuing basis by soliciting feedback from patrons through surveys, personal contacts with individuals and/or groups, data collection and analysis to determine customer interest and improve the quality of service provided.

Consistently provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates appropriately. Acknowledges customers with a positive attitude while providing respectful interactions.  Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for patron satisfaction on the quality of services. Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts supervisor, or proper point of contact to assist when problems arise.  Performs other related duties as assigned.
 

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Three years of professional recreational work experience developing, scheduling, organizing, publicizing, and directing recreational activities, programs and events such as hiking, camping, surfing, etc.  Must have the ability to supervise large groups of people unassisted. Must have the ability to coordinate a large volunteer program with command, community, and civic leaders.  Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management or related field highly desirable and can replace 1 year of work experience. Incumbent will be required to have or obtain within 1 year certifications in Wilderness First Responder, Rage Safety Officer, Archery Level 1, First Aid, CPR/AED Instructor, Serve Safe® Food Safety, and Certified Program Planner or Certified Parks and Recreation Professional Certification.  Must have or obtain First Aid, CPR/AED certification within first 3 months of hire date. Must maintain all certifications while in position.
Must have a minimum of two years of experience in a variety of clerical duties such as typing, filing, record keeping, etc. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook (email), Windows, and navigating the web. Must be proficient in the use of various social media platforms. Must have excellent oral and written communications skills. Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to successfully plan, organize and execute events. Applicants must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with other personnel, both inside and outside the organization. Must be able to work with little supervision.

Must have knowledge of Marine Corps and MCCS systems. Must possess a valid driver¿s license with no driving restrictions.
 

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

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 application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

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