Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Recreation Program of the 673 Force Support Squadron.

Duties

Assists with planning, implementation, development, coordination, and administration of a diversified Aquatics Program which serves active duty, retired military, reserve forces, authorized civilians and dependents. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Represents Buckner Aquatics with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Assists the Aquatics Director and Buckner Director with developing and executing short and long-term budgets and fiscal requirements to meet program objectives, maintain program solvency, and long term MWRF responsibilities. Organizes and directs the activities of Buckner Aquatics, ensuring that the Aquatic Program complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs in line with outlined requirements from Director.

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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire is authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual is authorized upon request
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Incumbent is subject to work an uncommon tour of duty to meet the program requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position
• Knowledge of industry standards for safe indoor swimming and water park operation is required
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. cont
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Must be able to pass a swim test and demonstrate aquatics rescue
• Possesses advanced knowledge of required Air Force Instruction (AFI 48-114, 34-110, 34-266, 34-101, 36-801, 34-308, OI 34-305, AFMAN 34-310), American Red Cross techniques/procedures,... cont
• Swimming Pool Operation Instruction, Fitness Center Operating Instruction, OSHA Guidelines
• This is a Supervisory position. A one-year supervisor probation period may be required

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. 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. Specialized experience must have demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation. Examples of specialized experience includes planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs. Planning, establishing, or evaluating a recreational curriculum for junior college or higher academic levels. Instructing in the principles and techniques of recreational program planning and management. Serving in a leadership role in the programs and activities of local, regional, and/or national recreational organizations. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed one full academic year of graduate-level education with a major study in a subject area related to the position (general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.; or physical education.) OR have a bachelor's degree in a subject area related to the position (general recreation, or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public, urban, or community recreation; special populations recreation e.g., senior citizens, institutional, etc.; or physical education.) and are claiming Superior Academic Achievement. NOTE: You must submit copies of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit copies 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 a very wide range of principles, concepts, and techniques of recreation specific but not limited to aquatics such as would be gained through extensive experience and/or education in planning and conducting aquatics programs, which knowledge enables the employee to plan and conduct a large aquatics activities program. Knowledge of the range of activities and services and of participant interests and needs typical of an aquatics activities program which enables the employee to develop and conduct a very large and exceptionally diversified program in this specialty area. 2. Skill with computerized communication and data processing programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc. Skill in the application and utilization of such knowledge in planning and carrying out an aquatics program which meets, as fully as possible, the needs of the very large participating community without detriment to the personal safety and government liability involved, and which reflects exceptional abilities in the area of program management. 3. Knowledge of procedures for developing and executing both APF and NAF budgets for a very large aquatics program to meet the goals and objectives. 4. Skill in managing lifeguarding for an indoor pool and water park scenario. 5. Knowledge of American Red Cross procedures, practices, and implementation for aquatics settings. 6. Ability to supervise, coach, and lead teams of staff in line with applicable laws, regulations, and modern motivational strategy. 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 here to check accreditation.

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 JB Elmendorf-Richardson 8517 20th Street Suite 203 JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]