COMMUNITY PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve the installation as the Community Program and Unit Cohesion Lead Coordinator to plan, manage, supervise and direct a wide range of community programs, services and activities to improve unit cohesion, resiliency, lethality, and readiness for Total Force Airmen.

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes:(1) Applying knowledge of business operations policies, procedures, methods, and publicity techniques within one or more areas: military recreation; morale, welfare, and recreation business operations; community wide event planning.

(2) Planning and administering recreational programs and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches or procedures (3) Comprehensive knowledge of Community Readiness programs and their alignment with the Air Force mission, including organizational functions, key issues, work processes, and program objectives, to effectively plan, develop, and implement initiatives that strengthen family readiness and improve quality of life for Air Force member and family (4) Analyzing reports, gathering data, reviewing suggestions and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the Air Force family programs and make recommendations for program improvement.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.

in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Has less than the full amount of specialized experience required but I have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled.

Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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: 1.

Knowledge of business operations policies, procedures, methods, and publicity, techniques within one or more of the following areas: military recreation; morale, welfare, and recreation business operations; and/or community wide event planning to evaluate strengths or weaknesses and develop/ revise programs to meet goals and promote patronage.

2.

Knowledge of and ability to apply the various methods, techniques and procedures for publicizing programs and activities through all available media and social media (TV, radio, newspapers flyers/brochures, Facebook).

3. Skills in developing, implementing and managing a wide range of recreational programs, services and community activities. 4.

Skill in preparing and presenting initial training, briefings and presentations; ability to develop course material for briefings and training materials for a variety of audiences and possess skill in dealing with customers and the public.

5. Ability to plan, conducts and analyzes simple survey techniques and understands, interprets, evaluates and present data. 6.

Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities. 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. Major Duties:

Plans, develops, markets, and executes diversified, innovative, needs-based social, cultural, installation-wide special events, community programs and unit cohesion activities to support authorized users of Force Support Squadron facilities and programs.

Develops, plans and coordinates with other agencies to execute programs, community activities, special events, and networked plans to maximize resources.

Writes professional proposals for use in attracting and establishing mutually beneficial cooperative agreements with on-and off-installation partners.

Plans, establishes, conducts and maintains an initial training program for Community Program and unit Cohesion tasks. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.