Community Recreation Director

About the role

This position is located in the Community Recreation Division of the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Department, located within NCBC Gulfport The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Installation Program Director through the management of the Community Recreation Division.

Manages and administers recreation program and facilities including, but not limited to, Community Recreation, Liberty Program, Auto Skills, Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT), and Special Events.

What you will do

• In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse recreation program.
• Develops and/or assists managers with writing standard operating procedures.
• Ensures programs are in compliance with local Regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, and higher-level Navy and DoD instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgement in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods, and processes that may deviate from guidelines.
• Exercises authority and independent judgement in development of plans and solutions.
• Provides specific guidelines regarding the maintenance of current and development of new programs to recreation division managers.
• Continuously reviews the overall assigned recreation programs for accomplishments; recommends and establishes new operational activities/subprograms in conjunction with activity managers.
• Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, business plan objectives and program standards.
• Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded.
• Routinely evaluates and review ongoing programs, and provides activity managers with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity.
• Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans trends, command mission, and changing population.
• Provides onsite project oversight and ensures that approved plans may arise.
• Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to program execution, teamwork, or use of established business practices.
• Ensure all facilities and activities associated with the program meet established fire, safety, security, and sanitation guidelines.
• Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies.
• Assists in planning and designing of construction and renovation projects.
• Provides day to day administrative and technical supervision of a workforce consisting of both Appropriated (APF) and Non-Appropriated fund (NAF) employees.
• Plans work to be accomplished.
• Sets priorities and establishes schedules for work completion.
• Distributes and balances work based upon priority, skill, requirements, and level of difficulty.
• Discusses work in progress, answering questions from team members concerning procedures, directives, policy, etc., as well as technical questions.
• Evaluates performance of subordinates and provides specific recommendations related to training needs.
• Responsible for training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating all employees within the branch.
• Participates in interviews and recommends selection for all new hires within the branch, initiates appropriate disciplinary action; hears and resolves complaints from employees.
• Assures equality in determining selection, assignment, training, and promotion, discipline and incentive awards to employees.
• Recommends awards or bonuses for supervisory and non-supervisory personnel and changes in position classification, subject to approval by higher-level supervisors.
• Controls attendance and leave ensuring adequate work force is available at all times to accomplish the mission.
• Routinely approves sick and annual leave.
• Coordinates budget requirements with activity/facility managers and provides general guidance for preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Monitors and provides technical advice to activity/facility managers regarding budget execution.
• Reviews monthly financial reports and develops plans for over/under executed funds, end of year funds, grants and future requirements based on higher-level guidance.
• Maintains funds and property accountability for all APF/NAF fund equipment, supplies, resale funds, and inventories in AOR.
• Represents the department at meetings, conferences, etc. Cultivates a cooperative relationship with the military, regional, and civilian community by maintaining liaison with private orgs, special interest groups, community groups, etc. Oversees, solicits, and helps to negotiate partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department.
• Develops working partnerships with both on-base and off-base organizations to support and benefit MWR programs.
• Responsible for the development of contacts and creating professional proposals, execution of agreements, and follow-up.
• Researches and provides info and referral on variety of recreational opportunities.

Education

A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation may be used in lieu of experience. If qualifying with Education, transcripts are required.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents may or may not be required.
• Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.
• Resume: limited to two pages, must use Time New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume - *** Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume.
• Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
• Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
• If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 non-supervisory 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.
• 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.

Benefits

This is a regular full-time position with the following benefits: (No enrollment waiting period - immediate enrollment and coverage available) Annual Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave - Usage is allowed the first pay period after the 90-day mark is achieved).

Sick Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) Paid Holidays - 11 Per Year Medical (vision included) and Dental Insurance NAF Retirement Plan 401K Savings Investment Plan with employer match up to 3% Long Term Disability Plan Basic life insurance with optional life and spouse/dependent coverage Medical savings account (FSA) Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants, Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!

What to expect next

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.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).

Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII.

An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450.

Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to *** to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. 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 Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.