Recreation Specialist (youth Activities)

Salary range does not include locality pay

Duties

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
• 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.
• Incumbent is subject to work an uncommon tour of duty to meet program requirements including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft when performing temporary duty (TDY).
• Requires the operation of personal or government vehicles. A valid driver’s license is required.
• May require physical dexterity and ability, heavy physical exertion, and exposure to hazardous materials.
• A Bachelor’s degree is desired in a recreation, youth development, education or related field.
• Must complete all mandatory training IAW AFI 34-249 Air Force Youth Programs.
• This position has been identified as having "regular contact with children". IAW Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094.
• A FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• For more information on AcqDemo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.
• Vandenberg AFB, CA is a high cost of living area.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUES
Leave accrual may be authorized upon request



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, and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR), Recreation Specialist Series 0188.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-I, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs; Planning, establishing, or evaluating a recreational curriculum for junior college or higher academic levels; Instructing in the principles and techniques of recreational program planning and management; Serving in a leadership role in the programs and activities of local, regional, and/or national recreational organizations.

OR

EDUCATION: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. This included major study in a subject area related to the position, such as: 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. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

OR

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.

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:

1. Knowledge of a wide range of the principles, concepts, developmental appropriateness and techniques of programs for youth and teens.
2. Knowledge of program and facility management, safety, fire, and environmental regulations, practices, and procedures, as well as facility design and equipment selection and purchase.
3. Ability and skill in teaching and communicating effectively with others both orally and in writing to promote and report on the program, train paid staff and volunteers and to resolve problems and answer questions relating to the program.
4. Skill in preparing budgets, program evaluations, and facility administration; managing financial and physical resources of teen programs; and in effectively organizing and utilizing available resources within the program framework.
5. Knowledge of personnel management policies and practices to include the ability to adjust work operations to meet emergency, changing program or production requirements within available resources and with minimum sacrifice of quantity or quality of work.
6. Skill in supervising and leading a team of individuals composed of professionals, paraprofessionals, volunteers and parents. Ability to train individuals effectively.

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.

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