Supervisory Recreation Specialist

Air Education and Training Command•Columbus AFB, MS
•Onsite

About The Position

This is a NAF Career Program position assigned to Columbus AFB, MS. A recruitment or relocation incentive is authorized for this position, subject to selectee eligibility under 5 CFR Part 575. Recruitment incentives require 'newly appointed' status; relocation incentives require a current federal employee to move to a different geographic area. This is a Regular Full Time (RFT) position with benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, 401(k), and annual/sick leave).

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Work may require other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Must obtain and maintain a valid state drivers' license due to the operation of a government vehicle for official travel away from duty station in accomplishing duties.
  • This position requires a drug test due to the driving requirement IAW AFI 90-508.
  • Planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating outdoor recreational program.
  • Developing and executing a program level budget.
  • Evaluating and/or instructing in the principles and techniques of recreational program planning and management.
  • Ability to supervise and lead a team of employees.
  • U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).

Nice To Haves

  • Substitution for Experience: Undergraduate (Associates or Bachelors degree) or Graduate (Masters' degree) education with a major study in general recreation or the fields of: outdoor recreation or youth recreation or community recreation.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the overall economic and efficient operation of the Outdoor Recreation Program.
  • Administers the business, financial, and recreational operation of the outdoor activities program within established policies and objectives.
  • Oversees a variety of geographically dispersed facilities/activities; and ensures usage does not conflict with policies governing participation.
  • Develops goals and objectives for the Outdoor Recreation Programs which meet agency intent.
  • Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships.
  • Generates comprehensive short and long term budgets and fiscal requirements to meet the program objectives and maintain internal control.
  • Evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing outdoor recreation activities from the standpoint of participants' response, resources, unforeseen developments, and program evaluations.
  • Adapts and varies program activities as a result of findings.
  • Formulates, justifies, and executes both the appropriated funds (APF) and non-appropriated funds (NAF) budget for all aspects of operations.
  • Maintains an accurate account of daily sales revenue, operational funds, fixed assets, and property.
  • Procures and/or initiates procurement documents for supplies and equipment.
  • Assures the maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment.
  • Prepares and submits work order requests as required.
  • Organizes and publicizes outdoor activities, assuring maximum effectiveness in attracting and motivating participants, which includes the completion and submission of marketing requests for event promotion.
  • Coordinates with appropriate installation offices on plans for the use of natural land and water resources for selected outdoor recreation activities.
  • Maximizes recreational use of natural resources to include development, conservation, sound usage, improvement and management.
  • Plans, schedules and executes outdoor activities such as, but not limited to biking, camping, canoeing, ice skating, kayaking, paintball, rock climbing, scuba diving, skiing, skydiving, snowboarding, swimming, white water rafting and overnight recreational trips.
  • Ensures that safety orientation is provided regarding specific activities.
  • Devises, improvises, and adapts these various activities to fit the conditions of the natural environment, and to conform to limitations in funds, facilities, equipment, and staff support.
  • Supervises personnel assigned to Outdoor Recreation Program.
  • Assigns, directs and reviews the work of subordinate employees; plans and carries out the training and development of employees; evaluates employee work performance; recommends selections, status changes and disciplinary actions; plans schedules, and coordinates work operations, explains management policies.
  • Works to achieve the objectives of personnel programs and policies and deals effectively with employees on complaints, grievances, and other matters involved in the day-to-day administration of the Recreation Program.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • life insurance
  • retirement
  • 401(k)
  • annual/sick leave
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