Recreation Specialist (Outdoor)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Minneapolis, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Outdoor Recreation Program Manager, this position assists in planning, developing, managing, and maintaining a broad range of outdoor recreational activities, classes, and/or events. The role involves assisting in the planning, implementation, development, coordination, and administration of a diversified military outdoor recreation program serving active duty, retired military, reserve forces, authorized civilian employees, and their dependents. Responsibilities include assisting in the marketing and publicizing of outdoor recreation programs, supporting the supervisor with the execution and administration of the operating budget, and representing the Outdoor Recreation Program with various installation and functional area organizations.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• 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.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted), you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
• An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• One (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Specialized experience includes: Planning, organizing, coordinating, and/or evaluating outdoor recreation programs. Knowledge of common budgetary practices, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. Knowledge of the basic principles, procedures, and practices of operating an outdoor recreation program.
• Applicants must submit a copy of their transcript if qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement in 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, developing, managing, and maintaining a broad range of outdoor recreational activities, classes, and/or events.
• Assists in the planning, implementation, development, coordination, and administration of a military outdoor recreation program.
• Assists in the marketing and publicizing of outdoor recreation programs.
• Assists the supervisor with the execution and administration of the operating budget.
• Represents the Outdoor Recreation Program with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree