Job opening: RECREATION SPECIALIST
Salary: $47 742 - 62 063 per year
Published at: Oct 17 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is: Under the supervision of the Cadet Activity/Entertainment Manager, assists in planning, developing, managing, and maintaining a broad range of recreational activities, classes, and/or events.
Duties
Assists in the planning, implementation, development, coordination, and administration of a military moral and recreation program which is diversified and serves a participant community of cadets.
Assists in the marketing and publicizing cadet programs.
Represents the Cadet Activities Program with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
Assists the supervisor with the execution of and administration of operating budget.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Recreation Specialist Series 0188.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of principles, concepts, tools, methods, and techniques for assessing, analyzing, and administering the leisure services and resources sector of the installation's recreational program. Knowledge of budget, finance, and resource management practices and procedures in managing a revenue generating non-appropriated fund activity. Knowledge of safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in developing and implementing business and marketing plans. Ability to conduct briefings and presentations to small to large groups. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization.
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EDUCATION: Successfully completed 1 full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience above may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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 the basic principles, procedures, and practices of operating an outdoor recreation program.
2. Knowledge of common budgetary practices, procedures, regulations, and guidelines.
3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures as relating to various outdoor recreation activities.
4. Skill in preparing forms, schedules, and reports related to the obligation and expenditure of funds.
5. Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, and/or evaluating outdoor recreation programs.
6. Ability to gather, assemble, and analyze program information; draw conclusions and recommend solutions to problems
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.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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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 USAF Academy
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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