USA Staffing

Position Title: Supervisory Recreation Specialist
Agency: Armed Forces Retirement Home
Announcement Number: 25-AFRH-12732940-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, May 9, 2025 to Thursday, May 22, 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)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

Specialized Experience for the GS-12: You must have at least one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service, that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes:

Creating, implementing and advertising a wide range of recreational programs in a healthcare environment; AND
Establishing and operating a financial budget with numerous cost centers; AND
Overseeing staff (e.g. develop performance standards, disciplinary issues, and/or schedules)

1. Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the GS-12 specialized experience statement. Carefully review your application and ensure that your response is supported by your resume.

A. I am qualified at the GS-12 level because I have one year of GS-11 level equivalent experience which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

B. I am not qualified for the GS-12 level because I do not meet the specialized experience stated above.

CERTIFICATION: Applicants must currently possess and maintain a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential, issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC).

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. Do you have a current Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) credential, issued by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Please select all of the recreation programs you have managed as a regular part of your job duties.

A. Bus Trips and Tours

B. Planning, Creating and Implementing Special Events and Programs for over 500 people

C. Coordinating arts/crafts and hobbies programs

D. Recreational Events for a Senior Living Community

E. Library Operations

F. Recreational Therapy

G. None of the above

4. Choose the statement(s) that describe your experience managing, directing, or administering an important program and/or significant program segment.

A. I have issued technically authoritative interpretations and decisions regarding laws, regulations, and program policies relating to the program.

B. I have set the short-range objectives for the accomplishment of the program work.

C. I have set long-range plans for the program considering the possible changes in program direction and new and/or emerging laws.

D. I have developed and approved program procedures and practices.

E. I have promoted program(s) and provided expert advice to a variety of senior officials.

F. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

5. Do you have experience working with a geriatric, veteran population?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Do you have experience managing a therapeutic population setting?

A. Yes

B. No

7. Choose the best statement that describes your experience managing a specialized program.

A. I have aided with interpretations and decisions regarding laws, regulations, and program policies relating to the program.

B. I have aided with interpretations and decisions regarding laws, regulations, and program policies relating to the program and set long range plans.

C. I have aided with interpretations and decisions regarding laws, regulations, and program policies relating to the program, set long range plans, and promoted programs through various media outlets.

D. None of the above

8. Select all of the listed duties you have performed as a regular part of your job.

A. Develop policies and procedures for an office

B. Served as a coach, facilitator and / or negotiator in an office setting

C. Review time and attendance request

D. Established Individual Performance Plans

E. Resolve informal complaints

F. Resolved employee differences on your team

G. None of the above

9. Choose the statement(s) that describe your experience in policy and goal setting.

A. Established and updated standard operating procedures as they pertain to the recreational division and facilities.

B. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work.

C. Ensure EEO and safety training plans required for all employees are followed.

D. Prepare training manuals and activity surveys for planning purposes.

E. Ensure consistency of recreational services for residents and conformance with formal standards or agency policy.

F. None of the above.

10. Select the answer that best describes your experience with hiring.

A. Performed interviews and assisted in the establishment of position descriptions and updates.

B. I have made hiring selections and established position descriptions and updates.

C. Performed interviews, made selections and established position descriptions and updates.

D. None of the above

11. From the choices below, select the best answer that describes your experience in working with budgets.

A. I have provided direct budget oversight and senior leadership advice on policies and operational guidelines.

B. I have assisted management in budget oversight and operational guidelines.

C. I have applied basic financial duties in the execution of a budget.

D. I have worked for an organization that operated on budgets.

E. None of the above

12. From the choices below, select the best answer that describes your experience in working with budgets.

A. I have aided with budget oversight, advised on policies, and operational guidelines.

B. I have applied basic financial duties in the execution of a budget.

C. I have worked for an organization where I had to work within a budget.

D. None of the above

13. Which of the following have you done as a routine part of your financial management?

A. Reviewing funding requests for appropriateness.

B. Verified/reconciled monthly credit card purchases for subordinates.

C. Tracking and updating funds status in automated databases using Microsoft Office products such as Excel or similar spreadsheet software.

D. Established and executed multiple budgets in accordance with financial and accounting policies, procedures and systems in the completion of daily tasks.

E. Reconciled personal credit card purchases.

F. None of the above

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

14. Do you have experience in working collaboratively in gathering and analyzing facts and then presenting them in oral and written reports?

A. Yes

B. No

15. Select whom you have collaborate with and given oral and/or written reports. Select all that apply.

A. Team members

B. Supervisors

C. Upper management

D. Training Specialist

E. Facility Safety Officer

F. Media outlets

G. Administration

H. Residents of facility

I. Financial Management

J. Employees

K. None of the above

16. Select the answer that best describes your experience in managing recreational spaces.

A. I have implemented and enforced procedures and safety standards in a minimum of two program spaces.

B. I have implemented and enforced procedures and safety standards in a minimum of four program spaces.

C. I have implemented and enforced procedures and safety standards in a minimum of six program spaces.

D. I have implemented and enforced procedures and safety standards in eight or more program spaces.

E. None of the above

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