Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Outdoor Recreation) NF-04
United States Army Installation Management CommandSummary
This position is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Outdoor Recreation Program.
Regular Full-Time appointments are guaranteed 40 hours per work week and are eligible for all Army NAF benefits.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- Plans, devises, and administers year-round outdoor recreational activities and oversees overall management of a 365-day facility, including lodging, RV campsites, a marina, swimming beach, picnic pavilions etc., for the military community.
- Administers the business and financial operations; maintains accurate accounts of daily sales revenue, operational funds, fixed assets, and property; formulates APF and NAF budget feeder information; and initiates procurement.
- Plans, coordinates, schedules, and publicizes recurring and nonrecurring activities, special events, and joint community undertakings to maximize resource use, provide a wide range of activities, and attract and motivate participants.
- Supervises personnel; assigns, directs, and reviews subordinate work; conducts training; evaluates performance; resolves grievances; and solicits, interviews, selects, and trains volunteers and part-time staff to meet program needs.
- Ensures safety orientation is provided; promotes rational use, protection, and conservation of natural resources; continuously evaluates program effectiveness from participant response and resources; and adapts activities based on findings.
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
- Must be able to work a schedule which may include working some nights, weekends, and possible holidays.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
Demonstrated work experience must be equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level (NF-03).
1. Directly related work experience that included the goals, principles, method of techniques of outdoor recreation and understanding the interest of individuals and groups.
2. Experience in planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs.
3. Work experience supervising support staff in outdoor recreation programs.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified":
- At least one year overseeing outdoor recreation
- Professional training/membership in the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) or Wilderness Education Association
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
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