COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SPECIALIST- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, manage, supervise and direct a comprehensive Community Program and Unit Cohesion Office responsible to the needs and support of units, military members, and their families, and generate internal and external opportunities through a centralized programming office. Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 level or equivalent in other pay systems. To be creditable, at least one year of the general experience must have been with business operations policies, procedures, methods, and publicity techniques within one or more of the following areas: military recreation; morale, welfare, and recreation business operations; and/or community wide event planning to develop/revise programs to meet goals and promote patronage. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. IDEAL CANDIDATE: We are seeking a Community Programs and Unit Cohesion Specialist to serve as the chief architect of our installation's morale, resiliency, and operational readiness. In this vital role, you will bridge the gap between military life and the local community by designing innovative, large-scale social and cultural events, cultivating powerful partnerships with external businesses and academic institutions, and managing dual-source (APF/NAF) budgets. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of business operations policies, procedures, methods, and publicity techniques within one or more of the following areas: military recreation; morale, welfare, and recreation business operations; and/or community wide event planning to evaluate strengths or weaknesses and develop/revise programs to meet goals and promote patronage. 2. Knowledge of and ability to apply the various methods, techniques and procedures for publicizing programs and activities through all available media and social media (TV, radio, newspapers flyers/brochures, Facebook). 3. Skills in developing, implementing and managing a wide range of recreational programs, services and community activities. 4. Skill in preparing and presenting initial training, briefings and presentations; ability to develop course material for briefings and training materials for a variety of audiences and possess skill in dealing with customers and the public. 5. Ability to plan, conducts and analyzes simple survey techniques and understands, interprets, evaluates and presents data. 6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify, and provide support assistance. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Plans, develops, markets, and executes diversified, innovative, needs based social, cultural, installation wide special events, community programs and unit cohesion activities to support authorized users of Force Support Squadron facilities and programs. Develops plans and coordinates with other agencies to execute programs, community activities, special events, and networked plans to maximize resources. Writes professional proposals for use in attracting and establishing mutually beneficial cooperative agreements with on and off- installation partners. Plans, establishes, conducts and maintains an initial training program for Community Program and Unit Cohesion tasks.