The position functions as the Deployed Forces Support (DFS) Manager and is responsible for providing professional recreation program management and training to afloat recreation program personnel and for coordinating the overall departmental efforts in providing recreational service support to homeport and visiting fleet units.
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. Experience must demonstrate the following: Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of recreation, Navy policies, organization and administration in order to provide direct assistance on a daily basis to fleet units. Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding the expenditure and accountability of Appropriated and Non-appropriated funds. Knowledge of functional areas or recreation program accounting, auditing, procurement, general program administration, and funds management. Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of fitness equipment. Knowledge of exercise equipment suitable for shipboard use. Skill in designing shipboard fitness spaces. Skill in both written and oral communication to communicate with homeported and visiting afloat commands, various managers of MWR Department personnel and members of the local communities to arrange for recreational activities for the fleet. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint; etc). Ability to maintain a clear and accurate database. Ability to represent the department and speak in front of both small and large groups. 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 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. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. 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.
II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Recreation Program Management duties comprise 65% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Manages and delivers programs to the shipboard community and facilitates fleet participation in departmental activities. Provides training to Recreation Services Officers and Recreation Fund Custodians through facilitation of the CNIC Afloat Recreation Program Management Course. Provides technical training and guidance in the functional areas of afloat recreation programs, accounting, auditing, procurement, general program administration and fund management. Leads and coordinates shipboard participation in the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department programs as well as assisting ships in the development of command-sponsored activities. Sponsors additional recreation programs for individual ships, squadrons, groups or ships in port, as needed. Surveys home-ported ships to determine exercise/recreation equipment needs, both short and long term. Provides outreach to visiting ships and rotationally deployed commands including but not limited to; organizing trips, tours, hotel stays and other recreation functions. Provides pre-deployment briefs upon request for families of deploying ships. Recreation Program Administration duties comprise 35% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Maintains property management records, hand receipt files, and property location information. Develops and justifies the overall budget and financial goals for the Deployed Forces Program. Ensures that both NAF and APF funds are expended properly and judiciously within the limits of budgetary plans. Assures that facilities and equipment are well maintained, safe, cost-effective to operate maintained and suited to the needs of the varied programs and clientele. Conducts studies to determine the adequacy of present equipment and facilities. Maintains computerized inventory of all parts, recreation gear and fitness equipment for CNIC reporting. Prepares naval messages/e-mails, DD forms 1149s, 1348s (transfer and disposition) in support of program requirements. Prepares and updates Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as needed. Prepares and updates ship pre-arrival information and creates boarding packets. As a qualified course facilitator for the Afloat Recreation Program Management Course, provides required training to on-board recreation staff (at least once per quarter). Trains Recreation Fund Custodians via financial workshops in the electronic management of the afloat recreation fund. Ensures compliance with MWR Safety Programs as well as safety practices promulgated by federal law and Navy safety instructions and regulations established for the Deployed Forces Program and facilities. Ensures compliance with an accident prevention program to eliminate unsafe conditions and practices which may result in injury to patrons, self, equipment or property. Performs other duties as assigned.