Duties

• Attends any required MWR Boards and Meetings relating to Marketing and Entertainment in order to provide and obtain needed information regarding special function activities to include sports and special events.
• Coordinates and manages all logistical and administrative requirements for scheduled AFE shows, to include providing technical and logistical support including lighting, sound, safety, transportation and coordination of stage set ups.
• Assists the management in scheduling ongoing entertainment programs for all MWR.
• Develops and recommends plans for the Marketing department to include budget proposals, staffing policies, procedures, problem identification and resolution.
• Coordinates all contracts with the MWR Contracting Officer in compliance with applicable agencies and regulations; provides after action or evaluation reports as required.
• Ensures all editorial staff work for production of MWR publicity and marketing publications is completed.
• Oversees the solicitation of the MWR Division Heads and branch managers for informational input for all publications.
• Ensures the timely development, layout, writing, editing, proofing, printing and distribution of all MWR publications and advertisements. Will be responsible for the overseeing, as well as the production of marketing campaigns from inception to completion.
• Develops long-term marketing and strategic plans to maximize patron utilization and satisfaction while enhancing MWR programs self-sufficiency and/or profitability. This includes the study and determination of the local marketing area and resources to use within the base.
• Develops a marketing strategy based on Navy MWR regulations, leisure needs, in-house generated marketing results, along with branch manager's needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of marketing plans, strategies and communication programs as determined by customer's response and overall success of programs.
• Oversees the production of graphic art services to all MWR facilities, such as but not limited to, flyers, posters, signs, banners, print media, photography and video promotional vehicles which will be used to promote the department.
• Ensures design, composition, printing and distribution of marketing material are accomplished in a professional looking and timely manner.
• Maintains close contact with the base Public Affairs Officer, Editor of all base papers, and local printing and distribution contractors.
• Coordinates MWR's publicity through newsletters, newspapers, Plans of the Day, brochures, posters, social media as well as other media sources.
• Drafts articles for newspapers and newsletters if needed.
• Manages promotional electronic media of the MWR Department including but not limited to social interactive application sites, websites, electronic newsletter and smartphone app.
• Develops, establishes and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) for electronic media under Navy guidelines and policies.
• Facilitates MWR commercial sponsorship and advertising program for MWR to include but not limited to developing strategy, matching target populations and events with potential corporate sponsors, pricing events, pricing advertising, determining opportunities for sponsors, soliciting sponsorship, developing proposal packages and preparing sponsorship and advertising contracts.
• Interfaces with potential sponsors to create successful partnerships that enhance military quality of life for.
• Works closely with Staff Judge Advocate to ensure all legal obligations are met.
• Ensures financial integrity is upheld and required reports and records are properly maintained.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Incumbent will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight tour events
• Occasionally required to carry lightweight promotional items up to 45 pounds.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The following documents may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload.
  

  • Resume
  • Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume
  • Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.
  • Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.
  • If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

  APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission.
  WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
  1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate.
  To claim this preference, you MUST:
  

  • Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

  2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions.
  To claim this preference, you MUST:
  

  • Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND
  • If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS.

  3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates.
  To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
  

  • Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND
  • Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
  • Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc)

  To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
  

  • Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND
  • Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
  • Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

  ***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account.

  Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered.

  It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume.

  Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department.

  Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed.

  Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/25/2024 to receive consideration.
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12476257
  It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
  Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
  To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

  Agency contact information

  Katherine Cole

  Email

  katherine.cole1@navy.mil

  Address

  NAS Meridian
  255 Rosenbaum Ave Suite 234
  Meridian, MS 39309
  US

  Next steps

  All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted by email for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement closing date. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that communication is performed via email if you do not read your email, provide an inaccurate email address and/ or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.