Community Programs Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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The primary purpose of this position is to exercise second level supervisory and managerial authorities over the Recreation Programs Division. It provides operational procedures and staff supervision over Air Force-wide Services programs and facilities.
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Duties
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1. Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of Recreation Programs Division. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Community Program Division objectives.
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of the employees.
3. Evaluates work performance of the subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
4. Represents HQ AFSVC, the Directorate, and the Recreation Programs Divisions with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Meet with key customers and coordinate officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolves significant problems that arise.
5. Responsible for the development of procedures and operational oversight of specific AF-wide Services Programs.
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• 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 posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• 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.
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-3, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-12/13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in Plan, organize, and oversee the activities in the Program divisions. Develop goals and objectives that integrate organization and Community Programs Division activities. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short/long-term priorities, and prepare schedule for work completion. Establish, develop, and maintain effective working relationships with DoD, Air Force, MAJCOM, installations, and internal customers. Participate in special projects and initiatives and perform special assignment. Provide the professional leadership, vision, and expertise needed to establish goals, objectives, priorities, and methodologies for Services programs encompassing business decisions, amusement machines, entertainment, Community Centers, outdoor recreation programs, golf courses, aero clubs, craft centers, and offices. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
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 DoD, Air Force, and recreation, leisure, business, and entertainment industry rules, laws, regulations, benchmarks, trends, and standards.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
4. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing at an appropriate for Senior leaders.
6. Knowledge of a very wide range of principles, concepts and techniques of business and recreation gained through comprehensive experience in developing and managing such programs. Experience at Agency (AF-level) is highly desirable.

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.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-4 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.
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.
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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