Job opening: Supervisory Recreation Specialist
Salary: $32 - 36 per hour
Published at: Aug 27 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department located in, Jacksonville, FL. The primary purpose of this position is to provide support to the Installation Program Director through the day to day management of the Community Recreation Division. Manages and administers a comprehensive and diverse year round recreation program and facilities.
Duties
Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse recreation program. Ensures programs are in compliance with local and regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, and higher-level Navy and DoD instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines.
Exercises authority and independent judgment in development of plans and solutions. Provides specific guidance regarding the maintenance of current and development of new programs to recreation division managers.
Continuously reviews the overall assigned recreation programs. Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals, business plan objectives and program standards.
Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded. Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs and provides activity managers with guidance to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity.
Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs, considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to program execution, teamwork or use of established business practices.
Takes timely action to correct deficiencies through coordination with local agencies. Provides day to day administrative and technical supervision of a workforce consisting of both Appropriated (APF) and Non-Appropriated fund (NAF) employees and acts as Rating Official (RO).
Acts as Senior Rating Official (SRO) for activity managers in assigned AOR. Distributes and balances work based upon priority, skill requirements, and level of difficulty. Discusses work in progress, answering questions from team members concerning procedures, directives, policy, etc., as well as technical questions.
Responsible for training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating all employees within the branch. Participates in interviews and recommends selection for all new hires, initiates appropriate disciplinary action; hears and resolves complaints from employees. Assures equality in determining selection, assignment, training and promotion, discipline and incentive awards to employees.
Controls attendance and leave ensuring adequate work force is available at all times to accomplish the mission. Routinely approves sick and annual leave. Actively supports and promotes all aspects of the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and Affirmative Action Plan as directed by applicable laws and regulations, and to communicate this support to subordinates, minority groups and women.
Coordinates budget requirements with activity/facility managers and provides general guidance for preparation of the annual operating budget. Based on activity input formulates budgets for both Appropriated and Non-Appropriated funds. Justifies budget requirements for personnel, equipment, supplies, travel, training, and service contracts to local and regional leadership.
Monitors and provides technical advice to activity/facility managers regarding budget execution. Reviews monthly financial reports, compares to budget, and provides execution explanations for higher level local and regional review. Develops plans for over/under executed funds, end of the year funds, grants and future requirements based on higher level guidance. Responsible for inventories conducted in accordance with applicable higher level regulatory guidelines.
May act as an Approving Official (AO) for government purchase card holders within AOR. Represents the department at meetings, conferences, etc. Cultivates a cooperative relationship with the military, regional, and civilian community by maintaining liaison with private organizations, special interest groups, community groups, etc.
Duties are performed to provide customer satisfaction and contribute positively to the success and profitability of the organization. Oversees, solicits and helps to negotiate partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department. Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations to support and benefit MWR programs.
Responsible for the development of contacts and creating professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-up.
Exercises delegated managerial authority to a set series of annual, multi-year or similar types of long-range work plans, schedules for work.
Assures implementation (by lower or subordinate staff) of the goals and objectives for the program area of responsibility (AOR).
Determines the goals and objectives that need additional emphasis; determine best approach or solution for resolving budget shortages; and plan for long range staffing needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
- Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
- May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
- Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
- A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
- Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. 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.
Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1. A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation OR three years of comparable experience that illustrates a progression in management experience is required.
2. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of recreation policies, requirements, administrative practices and procedures relating to the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating of recreational programs and the efficient operation and utilization of facilities and equipment.
3. Must be capable of organizing and operating several facilities/programs simultaneously.
4. Must possess skill in negotiating program issues and operational requirements with patrons and personnel inside and outside the local installation and community organizations.
5. Must have knowledge of general business principles for financial planning/reporting and of the Department of the Navy budget process methods for APF and NAF funds to ensure optimum use of resources.
6. Ability to plan, present, and execute budgets and to analyze impact on programs and to forecast long term funding requirements.
7. Knowledge of business principles and personnel management.
8. Ability to communicate and clarify the application of the department's policies to employees and management personnel.
9. Ability to develop, explain, justify, persuade and deal with a wide range of problems and with people of diverse backgrounds.
10. Demonstrated ability to manage various functions through a subordinate staff.
11. Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing.
12. Three (3) years of documented supervisory experience required.
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 AUTHORIZED
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
You must be a US Citizen.
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
A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or three years of comparable experience that illustrates a progression in management experience is required.
Contacts
- Address NAS Jacksonville
Bldg 1 Langley Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32212
US
- Name: Rode Underwood
- Email: [email protected]
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