Programs Director Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation, NF-05

About the role

It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement. The U.S. Army Installation Management Command integrates and delivers base support to enable readiness for a globally responsive Army. We are the Army's Home - Be an Army Civilian- Go Army!

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

What you will do

• Serves as the Programs Director, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) for a large garrison with full responsibility and managerial authority to plan and direct FMWR programs in a complex multi-mission Army garrison with several geographically dispersed installations.
• The FMWR programs encompass Nonappropriated Funds Resource Management Division, (NAF Financial Management, Marketing, Major Construction, Private Organizations, Commercial Sponsorship, Property Management, Internal Review and Management Controls, Supply, Warehouse and Maintenance, Public-Private Ventures, Information Technology and Contracting programs).
• Child and Youth Division, (Child Development Centers, Family Child Care, School Age Services, Youth Centers, Teen Centers, Youth Sports and Fitness, Youth Education Support -School Liaison-Outreach-Program Support Services).
• Recreation Division, (Sports and Fitness, Entertainment, Automotive, Parks and Picnic Areas, Library, Arts and Crafts, Community Activity Centers, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS), Outdoor Recreation, and Leisure Travel).
• Community Business Division, (Clubs, Food-Beverage-Entertainment-Bowling-Golf- Recreation and Mobile Snack Facilities, Theme Restaurants, Rod and Gun Clubs, Lodging Operations, and NAF Recycling program).
• Army Community Services Division, (Financial Readiness, Family Advocacy Program (FAP), Relocation, Deployment Program and Mobilization, Information and Referral, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Family Member Employment Assistance Program, Installation Volunteer Service, Army Family Team Building (AFTB)/Community Life Program (CLP)/Army Family Action Plan (AFAP), and Army Emergency Relief (AER).
• Develops broad mission requirements and objectives; plans for accomplishment of objectives; reviews status and progress; provides management guidance and direction; and provides advice and/or decision on policy matters.
• Applies an extensive knowledge of management concepts, principles, and practices to subordinate elements in the effective planning, execution and review of FMWR programs.
• Develops organizational vision, goals, plans, and objectives.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Determines resource needs, allocates resources, and accounts for their effective use.
• Ensures programs and activities are managed and operated on a sound financial basis, are in compliance with Army policy, and are consistent with baseline standards.
• Oversees all phases of major projects to insure integration and coordination within established timeframes and maintains FMWR goals and objectives.
• Ensures programs are consistent with commitments and policy, as well as measurable performance criteria.
• Conducts periodic program review and analysis briefings.
• Identifies areas where slippage is occurring and determines required corrective action to bring project in line with established schedules.
• Represents the Garrison Commander for FMWR activities.
• Serves as the principal advisor and authority on matters impacting the FMWR programs.
• Serves as primary advisor on technical matters concerning plans and procedures.
• Provides advice, guidance and technical expertise to the Garrison Commander concerning all FMWR activities.
• Provides technical guidance and administrative oversight through direct and indirect supervision of subordinate supervisors and employees.
• Exercises the full range of personnel management responsibilities. ** Incumbent is 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 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 30 August 1993.

Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted).

Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

How you will be evaluated

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.

If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Preference 3 Family Member Preference (FMP) (Foreign OCONUS ONLY) NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation.

Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Documents you must provide

• Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
• Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
• We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
• (***) Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
• Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.
• Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position.
• The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent) Other Document not Listed PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement.

As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities. Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays.

Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

What to expect next

Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed Application Review Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.

If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements. Keeping You Informed If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.

As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email. Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.

Your Next Steps to stay on Top of Your Application Check Your Contact Information If your contact information changes after the job announcement closes, let us know as soon as possible. Ensure You Receive Updates Double-check that your email address is accurate and that your inbox can receive messages from us.

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Additional information

A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest. Please check out our application information kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs.

Post allowance is authorized for full-time employment, contingent upon eligibility. Selectees initially recruited from the United States may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. (Subject to approval).

Overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).

An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned, civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration. Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on the host nation. Discover Your Path to Success!

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