- Position Title
- RECREATION SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES)
- Agency
- Commander, Navy Installations
- Announcement Number
- ST-10159650-18-MTM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 14, 2018 to Wednesday, March 28, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you an active duty service member with a statement of service showing that you expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting your application? Please note: you will be ineligible for consideration if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
You are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
3.
Are you currently receiving an annuity for service as a federal civil servant?
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants.
Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
4.
Are you a family member of a U.S. Armed Forces member or a U.S. citizen employee of a U.S. Government Agency (including non-appropriated fund activities) whose duty station is in the local commuting area; AND, you reside with your sponsor or you will be relocating to your sponsor's duty station within 30 days?
5.
Are you a former competitive service federal employee and you:
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application. Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review USAJOBS Resource Center.
- previously attained career status (identified as Tenure I, on block 24 of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
- previously attained career-conditional status (identified as Tenure II, on block 24 of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) and have veterans' preference; OR
- were career-conditional employee (identified as Tenure II, on block 24 of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) without veterans' preference who separated from Government service within the past three years.
If eligible, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 with your completed application. Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review USAJOBS Resource Center.
6.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?
If yes, confirm:
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
7.
Are you on a permanent appointment in the federal service with a Federal agency that has an Interchange Agreement with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, or with a federal agency covered under other special appointing authorities or agreements (for example NAFI or Army Air Force Exchange Services (AAFES), TSA, FAA, etc.)?
NOTE: Your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.
For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include at least one experience statement that includes your position title, pay plan (or equivalent), series, grade level, agency worked for and dates of employment to support your interchange eligibility.
For further information and a list of other Federal agencies that are under Interchange Agreements, please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website.
8.
Have you previously worked or been working in a federal position for 5 years or more in a foreign location(s) AND have not had a continuous physical presence in the United States or a non-foreign area (i.e., Guam) for at least 2 years?
Note: If selected, a waiver to the 2-year physical presence requirement AND an overseas tour extension must be requested prior to appointment. Approval of either request is not guaranteed.
Note: If selected, a waiver to the 2-year physical presence requirement AND an overseas tour extension must be requested prior to appointment. Approval of either request is not guaranteed.
9.
Are you a DoD civilian spouse OR a military spouse OR an unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, or foster child) not more than 23 years of age
AND
You reside within the local commuting area AND
You have not been appointed using this authority under these orders AND
You have not accepted a permanent position or temporary position of one year or longer at this duty station?
Note: If you can't answer yes to all these conditions, you may still be eligible for an overseas family member appointment without preference. Review the Overseas Family Member question in this questionnaire.
Applicants claiming veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx for veterans' preference eligibility requirements. Applicants who possess veterans' preference and meet the overseas family member preference eligibility are entitled to consideration for federal employment before other applicants.
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a family member (e.g., copy of your birth certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
AND
You reside within the local commuting area AND
You have not been appointed using this authority under these orders AND
You have not accepted a permanent position or temporary position of one year or longer at this duty station?
Note: If you can't answer yes to all these conditions, you may still be eligible for an overseas family member appointment without preference. Review the Overseas Family Member question in this questionnaire.
Applicants claiming veterans' preference please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx for veterans' preference eligibility requirements. Applicants who possess veterans' preference and meet the overseas family member preference eligibility are entitled to consideration for federal employment before other applicants.
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a family member (e.g., copy of your birth certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
10.
Are you a spouse of an active duty military member who has been authorized to relocate via a permanent change of station (PCS) move to the local commuting area of this foreign overseas duty station who:
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a spouse (e.g., copy of your marriage certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
- Was married on or prior to the date of my sponsor's PCS orders; AND
- Has not been appointed using this authority under these orders and have not accepted or declined a continuing position at this duty station.
Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a spouse (e.g., copy of your marriage certificate). Applicants also claiming veterans' preference must include a DD214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and VA Letter (if applicable).
11.
Are you currently employed as a permanent civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency?
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) will reflect career or career-conditional: Tenure 1 or 2 in box 24 AND
- Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status in the competitive service: Position Occupied is 1 in box 34 (Unless you are on a permanent VRA appointment then it will show a 2 in box 34).
You may also claim this eligibility if you are entitled to it by statute.
You are strongly encouraged to provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action.
It is also acceptable to document the work experience that supports your eligibility claim in your resume.
NOTE: Your resume MUST include job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary and pay plan and grade level e.g. GS-0201-09.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
12.
Are you a veteran or preference eligible (such as derived preference) whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
- served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR
- are entitled to veterans' preference
It is also acceptable to document your complete military service information in your resume. This must include type of preference claimed, dates of service, date of VA letter, character of service, including any war, campaign or expeditionary medals received.
Failure to provide supporting documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
NOTE: If you are an active duty service member you are not eligible for consideration under this authority. Refer to the active duty service member question for consideration.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0188-09, RECREATION SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Plan recreation programs (e.g., day and extended outdoor, cultural trips) to promote a positive use of leisure time.
3.
Coordinate and lead diverse recreational and leisure services, trips, tours, classes, and events.
4.
Implement community activities that encompass a comprehensive program of social, cultural, entertainment, and recreational activities.
5.
Coordinate recreational activities between multiple agencies.
6.
Assist recreation programs by assuring they follow policies and procedures on a daily basis in accordance inspection guidance.
7.
Adapt individual recreation program to ensure client's needs are being met.
8.
Develop Recreation Program functions based on analysis and providing courses of action.
9.
Maintain contact with special interest groups, local community officials, civic organizations, schools, and county government officials to obtain support for programs.
10.
Implement activities to meet community interest and needs.
11.
Develop procedures for use by staff to evaluate patron needs and interests.
12.
Direct program personnel management actions relating to selection, assignments, training, promotions, disciplinary actions, conflict resolution, evaluations, and employee recognition.
13.
Develop effective discipline and reward systems to improve employee performance or correct inappropriate behavior.
14.
Develop performance plans for employees to set goals and expectations.
15.
Identify ways to promote team building to motivate employees and improve business practices.
16.
Respond to requests from entities (e.g., tenant commands, state and local government offices, state agencies, non-profit and private organizations, chambers of commerce) regarding tours, organizational visits, or use of facilities.
17.
Evaluate after-action reports to assess visitor impressions.
18.
Maintain a calendar of events to avoid scheduling problems.
19.
Provide technical and administrative support regarding yearly continuity of functional program services to meet fleet concentration areas, commands serviced, and activities serviced.
20.
Contact vendors to obtain or negotiate prices, delivery, discount terms, transportation, or other order provisions.
21.
Offer information to customers regarding product availability, sources, prices, and vendor reputation to establish programmatic requirements.
22.
Work with vendors on quotes to obtain agreement on changes affecting products, price, and delivery.
23.
Coordinate activities and events with other community relations officers, public affair officials, and local business representatives for outreach efforts.
24.
Plan local and outreach engagement efforts to promote community relations.
25.
Serve as the action officer for planning and execution of local engagement and outreach efforts.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?