Recreation Specialist - Deployed Forces Support Coordinator

Summary

This position is assigned to Naval Submarine Base (NSB) Kings Bay, Georgia. The position functions as the Deployed Forces Support (DFS) Coordinator and is responsible for assisting the Deployed Forces Manager in providing professional recreation program management assistance and training to afloat recreation program personnel and for coordinating the overall departmental efforts in providing recreational service support to homeport and visiting fleet units.

Duties

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 RESPONSIBILITIES: Management Support duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: -Assists with management support for shipboard recreation personnel. -Assists with departmental preparation for safety, CNIC standards inspection, hurricane and force protection drills and developing departmental internal controls. -Performs general administration and record keeping. -Prepares procurement documents, for both Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF). -Designs shipboard fitness spaces. -Prepares computerized records and files. -Provides on-board support to ships including briefs and equipment assistance. -Receives, issues and stores recreation and fitness equipment within a warehouse using a ladder, forklift, pallet jack or manpower. Equipment Maintenance duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: -Provides input into the ordering of electronics, small recreation gear, fitness equipment and fitness spare parts. -Drives vans and/or pickup trucks to deliver equipment to afloat units, completing necessary paperwork and Navy forms. -Logs all transactions and disbursements. -Performs and teaches employees on ships how to repair and maintain fitness equipment. -Provides assistance to ships in the process of disposal of ship and DFS equipment. -Performs the repair and maintenance of equipment; issues and assists with disposal of ship fitness equipment. -Assists with the coordination of fitness repair workshops, prepares repair kits and repairs computerized disks (CDCs) for deploying ships. Administrative duties comprise 10% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: -Maintains computerized inventory of all parts, recreation gear and fitness equipment for CNIC reporting, tracking age of equipment and for reorder purposes. -Prepares naval messages, 1149s, 1348s, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), updates ship pre-arrival information and creates boarding packets. -Prepares reports, duplicates material, attends meetings and completes training as required by the department and CNIC Deployed Forces Support requirements. -Completes all departmental Equal Employment Opportunity, Sexual Harassment, Computer Security, Anti-Terrorism, Afloat Management Course, Ethics, Safety and other mandated training as required. Outreach duties comprise 10% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: -Assists the Deployed Forces Manager in delivering Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program information via digital, hard copy and verbal methods to the shipboard community. -Facilitates fleet participation in departmental activities and programs. -Provides arrival briefs to U.S. afloat units as well as foreign ships on arrival. (Some language barriers are encountered in this process and ship arrivals occur at all times of the day and evening, weekends and holidays) -Provides pre-deployment briefs upon request for families of deploying ships. Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. A qualified candidate must possess the following specialized experience: -Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of recreation, Navy policies, organization and administration in order to provide direct assistance on a daily basis to fleet units. -Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding the expenditure and accountability of Appropriated and Non-Appropriated Funds. -Knowledge of functional areas or recreation program accounting, auditing, procurement, general program administration, and funds management. -Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of fitness equipment. -Knowledge of exercise equipment suitable for shipboard use. -Skill in designing shipboard fitness spaces. -Skill in both written and oral communication to communicate with homeported and visiting afloat commands, various managers of NSB Kings Bay, MWR Department personnel and members of the local communities to arrange for recreational activities for the fleet. -Skill in the use of common computer applications such as: word processing, database, spreadsheet and desktop publishing. -Ability to maintain a clear and accurate database. -Ability to represent the department and speak in front of both small and large groups. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION: NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. 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. 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). 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% 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. Other 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 [email protected] 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.