Lead Recreation Specialist (Youth Activities)
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Nellis Air Force Base, NV - USA
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Job Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a team leader over a group of recreation specialists and assistants responsible for the full range of recreation services and activities assigned to Teen/Preteen Center Nellis AFB Youth Center.
- Plans organizes and directs the activities of the Teen/Preteen Center ensuring that the Youth Programs complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
- Serves as a Team Leader over a group of recreation specialists and assistants.
- Manages the Teen/Preteen Center.
- Ensures a safe and healthy environment.
- Represents the Youth Programs with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
- Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service see
- If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
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- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current certification in first aid and CPR
- The employee must meet and maintain training requirements as outlined in applicable DoD and AF regulations
- The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required for the position; e.g. regularly drive passengers to community projects field trips Youth of the Year events etc.
- May be subject to physical examination and immunizations IAW governing AFIs and local policy requirements
- May be required to work an uncommon tour of duty including weekends and holidays
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
- Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
- Conditions of Employment continued below
Conditions of Employment Continued:
- Section 13041 of Title 42 United States Code Pre-employment screening will be conducted and preliminary suitability determinations made based on the following documents or checks of: Application and/or Resume Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment DD Form 2981 Basic Criminal History and Statement of Admission Installation Records Check National Sex Offender Public Website check Advanced FBI fingerprint check and references. Final suitability will be determined based on results of Child Care National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI) and State Criminal History Records Checks (SCHRC). The DD Form 2981 requires annual certification and requires personnel to immediately report to their supervisor any incident that may invalidate their prior background checks and make them ineligible for contact with children/youth. Personnel will undergo a reverification every five years performed using the same investigations as required during the initial investigation.
In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Administrative and Management Positions Recreation Specialist Series 0188.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a wide range of activities and services with the ability to competently and independently carry out continuing youth activities projects or programs through the proper application of the principles concepts and techniques of youth programs to the specific needs of military youth.
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EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a Masters or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. if related. Major study -- general recreation or one of the appropriate fields of recreation such as outdoor recreation; recreation and parks leadership; wild land recreation management; natural resources recreation; youth recreation; public urban or community recreation; special populations recreation (e.g. senior citizens institutional etc.); or physical education.
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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Knowledge of youth development theory methodology and practices relating to physical intellectual social and emotional development.
- Knowledge of youth activities regulatory requirements policies and practices.
- Knowledge of budget financial and resource management practices and procedures in relation to meeting program objectives and goals.
- Skill in determining the qualifications and suitability of adults to work with youth.
- Skill in compiling and composing both quantitative and narrative reports for a variety of agencies based on analyzing data and circumstances.
- Ability to assess and measure customer-organizations trends concerns and needs; assist in identifying and prioritizing goals; and provide guidance and direction for the development and implementation of effective plans and tools to address such issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however if position has a positive degree requirement qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran disabled veteran and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position he or she must submit a certification memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the members military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting position grade level and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants if determined best qualified must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4 Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants if determined well qualified and selected will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4 select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information click here.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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