Supv Recreation Spec (Outdoor Act)

Pacific Air Forces • Elmendorf AFB, AK

3d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to manage, plan, supervise, and implement a year-round outdoor recreation program at a large base. The position directs program activities and ensures that all sections comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. It is responsible for the program’s finances, equipment, resale inventories, and facilities. The supervisor exercises personnel management responsibilities for appropriated-fund and nonappropriated-fund employees and volunteers, and selects, assigns, and directly supervises approximately four subordinate management personnel. The role also handles administrative requirements, policy reviews, operating instructions, suspense deadlines, inspection responses, and marketing for outdoor recreation areas.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade, GS-09, or equivalent, involving recreational program planning, organization, coordination, supervision, or evaluation; recreational curriculum development at junior-college or higher academic levels; instruction in recreational program planning and management; or leadership in recreational organizations. Alternatively, qualifying education or a combination of education and experience may be used.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. with a major study in recreation or an appropriate recreation-related field.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-9 is required for the GS-11 level where TIG applies.
• Knowledge of year-round outdoor recreational activities, instruction, techniques, procedures, and equipment needs.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with individuals or groups using tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge and skill in developing budgets for diverse outdoor recreation activities and providing timely financial analyses.
• Ability to supervise and orient employees, volunteers, and contractors; distribute and balance assignments; and provide performance appraisals.
• Basic personal computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of requirements and regulations concerning health and safety, including applicable requirements of off-base government agencies.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Must have and maintain a current driver's license before entry on duty.
• Must submit transcripts if using education to qualify; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• Must meet applicable probationary or trial period requirements; a one-year supervisory probationary period is required if not previously met.
• Position is subject to random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the Outdoor Recreation Program.
• Ensure all sections comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Manage financial resources, equipment, resale inventories, and facility requirements for the outdoor recreation program.
• Exercise personnel management and supervisory responsibilities for APF and NAF employees and volunteers.
• Select, assign, and directly supervise approximately four subordinate management personnel.
• Handle administrative requirements, policy reviews, operating instructions, suspenses, and inspection responses.
• Market outdoor recreation areas.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Cost-of-living allowance (COLA), subject to change without notice.
• Potential PCS (permanent change of station) payment if authorized.

What This Job Offers

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