About the position: This position will be assigned to the Air Force Marathon located at Wright-Patt AFB, - Plans, develops, supervises and manages the Air Force Marathon Program to culminate in an annual marathon event, exposition and awards ceremony. The position includes paid holidays, leave accrual, as well as optional participation in Group Health Insurance, Dental, Life Insurance, Retirement, 401K and Flexible Benefits plans. Click to learn more benefits of being a NAF employee!

Duties

Plans, develops, supervises and manages the Air Force Marathon Program to culminate in an annual marathon event, exposition and awards ceremony. Within established guidelines and objectives, develops activities to meet needs of participants while remaining within parameters of funding, facility, equipment and staff support. Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of staff and on-going marathon activities to ascertain where and how the program can be strengthened and improved. Develops, manages, and administers annual budget requirements; monitors/explains variances and makes revisions as necessary. Ensures all donations and support received from sponsorship and applicants are handled in accordance with applicable guidelines. Leads the coordination efforts and planning associated with all race course activities. Directs the marathon Volunteer Program; to plan, recruit, and train approximately 2,000 race course volunteers. Ensures proper volunteer training is conducted. Supervises, develops and directs coordination of logistical requirements for race course set-up and tear down. Ensures coordination for transportation requirements; security assistance; and other support operation to include telephone and radio communications, Audio/Visual, Medical Services, Engineering, Public Affairs, Protocol, Safety, and Legal support is complete and all necessary functional requirements are prepared and in place for marathon events/activities. Coordinates and arranges with state and local law enforcement and transportation agencies to ensure all applicable government regulations are followed in obtaining and securing necessary permits from each jurisdiction for highway and local road closures. Develops, administers and negotiates contracts for the best quality and pricing of supplies, equipment and service contracts in support of the marathon. Ensures procurement/contracting efforts are accomplished in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Serves as the marathon publicity/public relations spokesperson. Plans, develops, and ensures implementation of the Air Force marathon marketing plan. Leads and supervises USAF Marathon support staff in all capacities. Plans work to be accomplished: sets priorities; evaluates work performance; gives advice; counsel or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews, recommends appointments, promotions or reassignments. Hears and resolves employee complaints; effects minor disciplinary measures; identifies and arranges for training needs; develops performance standards. Travel opportunities to attend local, state, and national meetings, conferences, and seminars that pertain to running a marathon may be available. Irregular work hours may be required to represent the Air Force Marathon during marathon and other related events. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12140412

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test and random testing thereafter.
• This position requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/18/2023 Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Progressively responsible supervisory experience to equip the incumbent with knowledge in the areas of advertising, budgeting, management, timekeeping, labor, staffing and other knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. A Bachelor's Degree, preferably in the area of Business Administration or Public Affairs may substitute for this experience. Knowledge of USA Track and Field long distance running rules and regulations. Ability to lead, supervise and direct personnel and make resourceful financial decisions. Knowledge of military protocol and procedures, purchasing and financial accounting methods. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the qualification above. Must be able to obtain a Government Motor Vehicle license. This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a secret clearance. Employee is required to complete OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Reports, annually.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Wright-Patterson Air Force Marathon 88 FSS/FSCN, 2000 Allbrook Dr., Area A, Building 2, Rm 205 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5738 US
• Name: Wright Patterson NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]