Human Performance Specialist

About the role

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Support Program Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Commander, Navy Region Southwest; San Diego, CA. Incumbent serves as a Human Performance Specialist and provides program support in the optimization of physical readiness onboard the installation.

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.
• Duties include but are not limited to: Implements physical training and performance protocols for active-duty service members onboard the installation.
• Delivers the Command Fitness Leader (CFL) course and physical readiness-related general military training.
• Provides personal and group training (e.g., Fitness Enhancement Program) to Active Duty as outlined in the Navy's Physical Readiness Program instruction.
• Designs, administers, and evaluates the effectiveness of physical training protocols and periodized physical training programs for assigned military personnel, All-Navy Sports athletes, and commands.
• Coordinates and delivers exercise programs with other physical readiness staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to duty of Sailors recovering from injury or failing to maintain the Navy physical readiness standards (i.e., body composition assessment, physical readiness test).
• Provides instruction, guidance, recommendations, and education to Navy personnel and commands on physical conditioning, injury prevention, and other human performance initiatives.
• Conducts testing and assessments which includes but is not limited to, the Navy physical fitness assessment, body composition, flexibility, agility, aerobic endurance, and muscular endurance.
• Collects metrics and data to include testing and assessments results; records within template or in service member's official record in Physical Readiness Information Management System Two (PRIMS-2).
• Maintains collaborative relationships with military medical staff to refer Active Duty, under their direct purview with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
• Assists the Human Performance (HP) Director in developing facility standard operating procedures and exercise protocols, including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment; implements the same.
• Participates in periodic meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Stays abreast on human performance trends.
• Monitors, organizes and validates equipment condition and inventory of the HP operation.
• Ensures equipment is in safe working condition; executes protocol for repair/replace when necessary.
• Provides input at meetings with other physical readiness and command resiliency team program staff members.
• Monitors facility personnel and patrons to ensure safe and effective utilization of the facility and equipment, providing the necessary level of assistance to prevent injury and optimize physical readiness.
• Provides input for short and long-term fiscal plans.

Education

As a minimum education requirement for this series, a qualified candidate must possess the following: A bachelor's degree or higher with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position (e.g., Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Health Education, Physician Assistant, Dietitian, etc.).

This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume: limited to two pages, must use Times 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 - Resume Requirements Proof of education: official transcripts only; diplomas and degree audits are not acceptable.
• Failure to provide official transcripts will result in an ineligibility rating.
• Proof of training: licensures and certifications must show your name, licensure/certification type, and expiration date.
• Professional certification from a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited health/fitness organization or Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).
• If claiming Department of War (DOW) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: Provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Veteran's Preference: Provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: Provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility and qualifications determination.

What to expect next

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application. If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Salary is inclusive of locality pay. 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. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. 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.

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.