Recreation Specialist (Auto Skills Center)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Auto Skills Center Department, which is a branch of the Community Recreation Division, of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, located within Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) on NAS Corpus Christi.

The incumbent, plans, promotes and implements a variety of MWR or Community Recreation programs and activities within the Auto Skills Center Department.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates.

Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above.

Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: At minimum, three (3) years of specialized experience that includes, planning, organizing, coordinating, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreation programs.

(Education can be substituted) General knowledge of Auto Skills is highly desired - experience must clearly listed in resume to receive knowledge-based credit.

Combination of experience related to customer service and or activity-based programming.

Ability to work independently, make sound decisions and have the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Knowledge of the goals, principles, techniques and methods of procedure used in organizing, planning and conducting all types of activities.

Knowledge of the entire scope of activities and their suitability in the Community Recreation Program for individuals and groups, of varying demographics, ages and interests.

Ability to create, negotiate, implement and sustain partnerships via various MWR agreements. Ability to maintain a clear and accurate database.

Ability to represent the department and speak in front of both small and large groups.

Knowledge of recreational and entertainment events You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.

As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.

A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check.

Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Major Duties:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Incumbent may perform other duties as assigned as they pertain to the duties of the assigned Community Recreation program.

Uses creativity to plan, promote and implement well-rounded Community Recreation programs utilizing numerous facilities within the entire MWR Department, in accordance with CNIC approved program standards.

Performs the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse Auto Skills Center program.

Ensures programs are in compliance with local and Regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, including higher level Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgment in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines.

Exercises authority and independent judgment in development of plans and solutions.

Promotes MWR facilities and events through staff and student indoctrination and other large group functions and gatherings.

Provides administrative duties and support through after-action reports, data collection and database administration.

All administrative duties are completed through a variety of sources including computer software which tracks patrons' usage and responses (includes providing information for metrics and patron counts).

Performs regular analysis of projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population.

Provides onsite project oversight and ensures approved plans are implemented and notifies local and regional leadership of any issues or concerns that may arise.

Uses metrics and financial data to make recommendations for modifications to programs.

Ensures facility and activities associated with the Auto Skills Center meet established fire, safety, security and sanitation guidelines.

Leads and performs check-in and check-out of materials and collects any applicable fees by operating point of sale (POS) computer system for equipment and activities associated with the Auto Skills Center.

Balances and reconciles daily sales transactions by completing a Daily Activity Report (DAR).

Performs inventory of various types of equipment, retail items, supplies and any other item deemed to have cash value.

Provides customer service awareness and information, requisitioning merchandise, ensuring adequate stock levels, entertainment and promotion schedules.

Recommends personnel actions to include recruitment, evaluation, counseling, employee development and termination on a temporary, as needed basis consisting of less than 20% of overall duties.

Inspects equipment upon return for damage and makes recommendations for replacement when required.