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Recreation Specialist Water

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Naval District Washington
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Summary

Plans, develops, and maintains a military aquatics and recreational program for a large community of active duty military, dependents, retirees, and authorized civilians in an area where the climate and other conditions favor a strong aquatics program.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
05/06/2021 to 05/20/2021
Salary
$20 - $24 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 3
Location
Dahlgren, VA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
03
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
VA-21-28695
Control number
600697700

Duties

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Plans, coordinates and schedules recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings to maximize use of facilities and resources consistent with the military mission. Evaluates

effectiveness of ongoing aquatics activities. Adapts and varies programs as necessary. Enforces rigid safety regulations to ensure maximum protection of swimmers.

Plans swimming programs, developing basic categories such as swim instructions, swim team competition, springboard diving, water exercise classes, etc., and may involve SCUBA instruction. Devises, improvises and

adapts various activities to fit the conditions of water environment and to conform to limitations in funds, facilities, equipment and staff support.May assist supervisor in developing annual budget, procurement of equipment,

formulating long range plans, safety programs, and public relations undertakings.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
  • You must have current, active CPR, Lifeguard and First Aid certifications
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Qualifications

Three years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of: water safety on an instructor level; cardiopulmonary resuscitation (preferably on an instructor level); basic and advanced first aid; and ability to independently

develop and monitor a comprehensive aquatics program for a large community. Ability to use equipment to take pool and environmental readings. Must possess Water Safety Instructor (WSI), current Cardio-Pulmonary

Resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid certificates.

National and state background checks are required for positions that involve working with youth programs.

Additional information

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and complete the Request for Military Spouse Preference form and submit a copy of current PCS orders.  Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted.  Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference. 

Some positions have special requirements.  In these cases selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.  Applicants may be required to provide proof of education, etc. All selections are contingent upon the obtaining of satisfactory employment reference checks.

As a condition of employment, the selected individual will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer program.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions.  If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment.  To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://sss.gov/register/. 

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact our Human Resource Office to ensure that the Department of the Navy can consider such requests.  The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.

When relocation expenses are authorized to perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Additional information: https://www.dfas.mil/CivilianEmployees/Civilian-Permanant-Change of Station-PCS/Tax-Information/

Public Trust is a type of background investigation, but it is not a security clearance. Depending on the job, you must complete either the Standard Form 85 (SF85) or 85P (SF85P) questionnaire.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Public Trust is a type of background investigation, but it is not a security clearance. Depending on the job, you must complete either the Standard Form 85 (SF85) or 85P (SF85P) questionnaire.



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Commander, Navy Installations Command

CNIC offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. CNIC provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. The mission of the Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) Programs is to maximize the physical, emotional and social development of the fleet, fighter and family. FFR enables a ready Navy force through its Fleet Readiness, Family Readiness, and Housing Programs. We provide direct and support services to all non-appropriated fund (NAF) employees who work for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Navy Gateway Inns & Suites (NGIS), and Navy Getaways throughout the FFR Program worldwide.

Naval District Washington - NDW

Agency contact information

NDW NAF HR Office
Phone
301-342-3653
Address
Naval District Washington
47402 Buse Rd, Bldg 467
Patuxent River, MD 20670
USA

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