Community Recreation Director
What you'd do
The Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining a variety of government vehicles, including trucks, shuttle vans, cargo vans, and other vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds. The position involves transporting passengers, equipment, supplies, and materials over federal, state, county, and city roads in all traffic and weather conditions. POSITION IS FOR NRMA Naval Support Activity Base NSA MAINE
Major duties
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Responsible for the development, management, maintenance, planning, business plan execution, and administration of a diverse recreation program. Develops and or assists managers with writing standard operating procedures. Ensures programs are in compliance with local Regional program policies, regulations, and procedures, and higher level Navy and DOD instructions, regulations and program standards; uses judgement in adapting guidelines for specific situations, methods and processes that may deviate from guidelines. Exercises authority and independent judgement in development of plans and solutions. Provides specific guidance regarding the maintenance of current and development of new programs to recreation division managers. Continuously reviews the overall assigned recreation programs for accomplishments; recommends and establishes new operational activities/subprograms in conjunction with activity managers. Monitors associated contracts, Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding (MOA/MOU) in Area of Responsibility (AOR). Solicits input from activity managers regarding internal short/long range goals/business plans objectives and program standards. Monitors various programs to ensure standards are met or exceeded. Routinely evaluates and reviews ongoing programs, and provides activity managers with guidance that may develop, adapt, modify, expand, or otherwise change the program activity to better meet and enhance the expected effectiveness of the programmed activity. Performs regular analysis of projected projects and programs; considering operating budget, staffing requirements, plans, trends, command mission and changing population. Provides onsite project oversight and ensures that approved plans are implemented, and notifies local and regional leadership of any issues or concerns that may arise. Finds and implements ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to program execution, teamwork or use of established business practices. Uses metrics and financial data to make recommendations for any modifications to programs. Provides day to day administrative and technical supervision of a workforce consisting of both Appropriated (APF) and Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) employees and acts as Rating Official (RO). Acts as Senior Rating Official (SRO) for activity managers in assigned AOR. Ensures approved staffing levels are maintained to support programs and operations in a cost effective manner. Plans work to be accomplished. Sets priorities and establishes schedules for work completion. Distributes and balances work based upon priority, skill requirements, and level of difficulty. Discusses work in progress, answering questions from team members concerning procedures, directives, policy, etc., as well as technical questions. Evaluates performance of subordinates and provides specific recommendations related to training needs. Responsible for training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating all employees within the branch. Participates in interviews and recommends selection for all new hires within the branch, initiates appropriate disciplinary action; hears and resolves complaints from employees. Assures equality in determining selection, assignment, training and promotion, discipline and incentive awards to employees. Recommends awards or bonuses for supervisory and non-supervisory personnel and changes in position classification subject to approval by higher level supervisor. Controls attendance and leave ensuring adequate work force is available at all times to accomplish the mission. Routinely approves sick and annual leave. Maintains funds and property accountability for all APF and NAF fund equipment, supplies, resale funds, and inventories in AOR. Responsible for inventories conducted in accordance with applicable higher level regulatory guidelines. May act as an Approving Official (AO) for government purchase card holders within AOR. Oversees, solicits and helps to negotiate partnerships on behalf of the MWR Department. Develops working partnerships with both on base and off base organizations (park districts, forest preserve, clubs, special interest ground, etc.) to support and benefit MWR programs. Responsible for the development of contacts and creating professional proposals, execution of agreements and follow-up. Researches and provides information and referral on a variety of recreation opportunities for individuals/families on and off the base. Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate must possess: A four-year undergraduate degree in Recreation or three years of comparable experience that illustrates a progression in management experience is required. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of recreation policies, requirements, administrative practices and procedures relating to the planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating of recreational programs and the efficient operation and utilization of facilities and equipment. Must be capable of organizing and operating several facilities/programs simultaneously. Must possess skill in negotiating program issues and operational requirements with patrons and personnel inside and outside the local installation and community organizations. Must have knowledge of general business principles for financial planning/reporting and of the DON budget process methods for APF and NAF funds to ensure optimum use of resources. Ability to plan, present, and execute budgets and to analyze impact on programs and to forecast long term funding requirements. Knowledge of business principles and personnel management. Ability to communicate and clarify the application of the department's policies to employees and management personnel. Ability to develop, explain, justify, persuade and deal with a wide range of problems and with people of diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to manage various functions through a subordinate staff. Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing.
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