Supervisory Services Program Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Minneapolis, MN

2d

About The Position

This position serves as a first-level supervisor, planning, directing, organizing, and controlling the work of nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Recreation and Community Support Sections of the 934th Sustainment Services Flight. The incumbent directs Recreation Section activities, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and responsiveness to customer needs. The position develops and manages recreation, social, cultural, installation-wide special events, and community programs for authorized users of Force Support Squadron facilities and programs. Programs are designed to support Airmen’s lethality and resilience, as well as the resilience of their families. The position is temporary, not to exceed September 30, 2027, and is a supervisory role requiring a one-year supervisory probationary period for applicants who have not previously met that requirement.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, including relevant business operations or community event-planning knowledge, safety and security practices, and planning, organizing, and directing a small- to medium-sized organization; or qualifying graduate education; or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-09 for consideration at GS-11, when applicable.
• Knowledge of business operations policies, procedures, methods, and publicity techniques relevant to military recreation, morale, welfare and recreation operations, or community-wide event planning.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small- to medium-sized organization.
• Skill in preparing and presenting initial training, briefings, and presentations, developing training materials for varied audiences, and dealing with customers and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to plan, conduct, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and present simple survey data.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for publicizing programs through available media and social media, including TV, radio, newspapers, flyers, brochures, and Facebook.
• Skill in developing, implementing, and managing recreational programs, services, and community activities.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Must meet the Selective Service registration requirement, if applicable.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• May occasionally work outside normal duty hours, including weekends and uncommon tours; emergency overtime may be required.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period is required if the selected applicant has not previously met this requirement.
• If qualifying based on education, submit transcripts; foreign education must be shown equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct Recreation Section activities to meet legal and regulatory requirements and customer needs.
• Develop goals and objectives that integrate organizational and Recreation Section objectives.
• Exercise supervisory personnel-management responsibilities and advise employees on management policies, procedures, and directives.
• Represent the Recreation Section and Services with installation and functional-area organizations.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with installation leadership, private organizations, local groups, and businesses.
• Plan, develop, market, and execute social, cultural, installation-wide special events, and community programs for authorized users of Force Support Squadron facilities and programs.
• Design activities that support Airmen’s lethality and resilience, and the resilience of their families.
• Develop plans and coordinate with other agencies to execute programs, community activities, special events, and networked plans that maximize resources.
• Assist with marketing strategies, event publicity and promotions, and customer-engagement strategies.
• Prepare professional proposals to attract and establish mutually beneficial cooperative agreements with on- and off-installation partners.
• Create quality program and service experiences.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• PCS may be paid if authorized, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree