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Position Title: Afloat Recreation Specialist (Fun Boss)
Agency: Commander, Navy Installations
Announcement Number: 25-12732553 Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, May 2, 2025 to Monday, May 12, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

1. I am willing and able to submit to a pre-employment physical exam prior to employment.

A. Yes

B. No

2. I am willing and able to work onboard ships.

A. Yes

B. No

3. This position requires selectee to satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with PL 101-647 to include National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). If access to Government computer, databases, and/or systems is required in the performance of duties, the incumbent must pass SF- 86/Eligibility for Secret Clearance upon hire and periodically thereafter as a condition of employment. To obtain a Secret Clearance, selectee must be a U.S. Citizen. I am willing and able to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment for this position.

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in the Department of the Navy Non-appropriated Funds Employment. This section will be used to determine if you possess the education and/or experience to qualify for the Afloat Recreation Specialist (Fun Boss) position. Failure to respond to the question(s) or provide required documentation will result in an ineligible rating.

1. Which of the following recreation-related education/experience do you have? You must attach a copy of degree/transcripts in order to receive consideration for education.

A. I have a four-year degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Recreation or a related field of study, or Physical Education. A copy of transcripts must be uploaded to receive credit for education.

B. I have an equivalent combination of three or more years of education from an accredited college or university towards a major in Recreation or related field of study, or Physical Education AND two or more years of specialized experience developing comprehensive Recreation and Leisure programs.

C. I do not have a four-year degree in a field listed above, but I have three or more years of specialized experience developing comprehensive Recreation and Leisure programs.

D. I do not have the education or specialized experience listed above.

2. Based upon how you answered question 1, please provide detailed information regarding where in your application materials this information can be found that supports your responses. You must provide job title(s) and date(s) of employment. If your experience was gained from a federal position, you must also include the pay plan, series and grade (e.g. NF-0201-04 / GS-0343-11, etc.) and date(s) of employment). If you are self-qualifying all or in part with education, proof of education MUST be uploaded for consideration. If no information can be provided, please indicate 'n/a' in the box provided.

3. How many years of experience do you have with budgeting and financial management for a recreation program?

A. I have 4+ years’ experience with the above.

B. I have 3 to 4 years’ experience with the above.

C. I have 2 to 3 years’ experience with the above.

D. I have 1 to 2 years’ experience with the above.

E. I have less than 1 year experience with the above.

F. I have no experience with the above.

4. How many years of experience do you have conducting and/or supervising recreation programs and leisure activities for large groups?

A. I have 4+ years’ experience with the above.

B. I have 3 to 4 years’ experience with the above.

C. I have 2 to 3 years’ experience with the above.

D. I have 1 to 2 years’ experience with the above.

E. I have less than 1 year experience with the above.

F. I have no experience with the above.

5. How many years of experience do you have with planning and organizing social events? For example, holiday parties, fundraisers, sporting events, etc.

A. I have 4+ years’ experience with the above.

B. I have 3 to 4 years’ experience with the above.

C. I have 2 to 3 years’ experience with the above.

D. I have 1 to 2 years’ experience with the above.

E. I have less than 1 year experience with the above.

F. I have no experience with the above.

6. How many years of experience do you have directing sporting activities?

A. I have 4+ years’ experience with the above.

B. I have 3 to 4 years’ experience with the above.

C. I have 2 to 3 years’ experience with the above.

D. I have 1 to 2 years’ experience with the above.

E. I have less than 1 year experience with the above.

F. I have no experience with the above.

7. How many years of experience do you have communicating through various formats to include but no limited to; memorandums, executive summaries, slide presentations, briefs and e-mails?

A. I have 4+ years’ experience with the above.

B. I have 3 to 4 years’ experience with the above.

C. I have 2 to 3 years’ experience with the above.

D. I have 1 to 2 years’ experience with the above.

E. I have less than 1 year experience with the above.

F. I have no experience with the above.

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