SUPERVISORY RECREATION SPECIALIST (COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES)

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The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as Director, Ramstein Community Center, to plan, manage, supervise and direct all center programs and activities.

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; 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: 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.

Major area of study: 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.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts with your application.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Less than the full amount of experience as described and I have less than the full amount of education described.

Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your official transcripts with your application.

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: Broad knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for planning, implementing, and managing a large-scalerecreational program offering a variety of community activities.

Skills in developing, implementing, and managing a wide range of recreational programs, services, and communityactivities.

Knowledge of the various methods, techniques, and procedures for publicizing recreational programs and activitiesthrough all available media (TV, radio, newspaper, flyers/brochures); and skill in publicizing and promoting recreationalprograms and activities.

Knowledge of procedures for developing and executing a budget for a large recreational program, and skill in maintaincontrol and accountability for funds, supplies, equipment, and facilities.

Knowledge of the tools, methods, and techniques for accessing and analyzing the recreational needs of a large anddiverse services community; and skill in applying this knowledge to improve community.

Skill in preparing and presenting briefings for a variety if audiences. Skill in supervising, motivating, and directing a subordinate workforce.

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:

Serves as Director of a very large overseas Community Activities Center providing a wide range of recreational services for DOD military, civilian, and dependent populations in Ramstein, Germany.

Plans, coordinates, implements and administers effective recreational programs responsive to needs of the serviced military, civilian, and dependent populations.

Plans, organizes, and directs the various program and activities offered by the Community Activities Center. Manages budgeting and fiscal matters pertaining to Community Center programs and activities.

Plans and manages a publicity program for the Community Center promoting its purpose and programs, services,and activities.