Program Manager (Fleet Fitness and Recreation)

Summary

This position is assigned to Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Fleet Readiness (N92); Fitness, All-Navy Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch (N921); Commander Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Headquarters (HQ); Norfolk, VA.

Incumbent serves as a Program Manager for Fleet Fitness and Recreation, providing policy, management, and personnel oversight of the Afloat Recreation & Fitness Specialist (civilian) program for assigned operational area.

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Duties

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

Program Management duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the administrative and technical advisor on afloat and deployable ground force recreation and fitness programs to include program administration, fund management, procurement, fund auditing, and program marketing.
• Analyzes QOL policies, procedures and functional systems in support of mission readiness of shipboard crews and deployable ground units in the Pacific or Atlantic operational area.
• Develops organizational procedures and policies to improve overall managerial and financial postures of afloat and deployable ground commands and implements the same.
• Conducts QOL program reviews of afloat and deployable ground activities to ensure compliance with governing directives and prescribed fiduciary requirements.
• Develops fleet-level procedures and policies to improve the effectiveness of afloat and forward deployed ground force programs at subordinate commands. Develops, maintains and executes CNIC Afloat Inspection Program for approximately 144 Non Appropriated Shipboard Funds. Funds inspected are in excess of $10 million in the assigned area.
• Presents findings and recommends corrective action to the command's policies, operating procedures and practices that are to be implemented by the Commanding Officers and managers of the inspected activities. Coordinates with Deployed Forces Support Coordinators in planning and conducting one-day audit board workshops for ships internal audit boards.
• Prepares and presents briefings, orally and in writing, to personnel at all levels of command.
• Reviews needs and evaluates proper funding sources to ensure afloat QOL programming and service levels remain constant. Maintains comprehensive ship by ship fitness equipment data base, to ensure timely and accurate funding requirements are identified.
• Acts as liaison between shore stations, afloat units, ground forces and CNIC on QOL issues that have an impact on the fleet or Navy ground forces. Provides input and questions from CNIC, fleet and ground forces when appropriate. Provides assistance to shore stations with questions regarding afloat and forward deployed ground forces issues.
• Assists in the management of Navy MWR Deployed Forces Support website and social media platform.
• Interprets and applies new or revised policies and regulations.
  
  

Supervisory duties include but are not limited to:

• Indoctrinates afloat recreation and afloat fitness personnel on the availability of QOL services and resources and on the mechanics of how they proceed in securing such services. Provides technical training to afloat units in the areas of Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) accounting, auditing, procurement, general program administration and fund management.
• Assists in the development of guides, policies, and standard operating procedures related to Afloat Recreation & Afloat Fitness specialists.
• Provides assistance in establishing and improving shipboard QOL programs and in identifying realistic QOL alternatives that will meet the needs of the afloat/shore sailor.
• Embarks ships at sea to provide pre-arrival orientation and special assistance/indoctrination, as needed. Examines port visit locations and facilitates program support for ships including those within private shipyards.
• Provides second line supervision of up to 20 (NF-4/ GS9-11) field personnel.
• Assigns work based on difficulty and program initiatives, identifies developmental training needs, develops performance plans, rates employees and takes disciplinary action.
• Recommends and approves performance awards and salary/bonus distribution for subordinates.
• Participates in interview panels, recommends and approves hiring, promotions and reassignments.
• Enters, updates, and approves timecards in KRONOS for assigned N921D branch NAF
• Develops and implements a training plan to ensure assigned N921D personnel complete all required annual training.
  
  

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Conditions of Employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• Must be willing to relocate to reside within the local commuting area (50-mile radius) of Norfolk, VA.
• Must be a current Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Navy NAF employee.
  
  

Qualifications

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 the following:

• At least four years of specialized experience with recreational and fitness program management, including policies and personnel oversight.
  
  

A qualified candidate must also possess the following:

• Knowledge of Navy Fleet and Family Readiness Management practices, theories and techniques which provide a basis to assist in planning and implementing ashore and afloat recreation programs for active duty and family members.
• Knowledge of Afloat Recreation fund policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Knowledge of NAF and appropriated fund (APF) funding sources.
• Knowledge of military organization and function.
• Knowledge of Navy policies and procedures directing proper administration of afloat and forward deployed ground QOL operations.
• Knowledge of Navy protocol, operational staff organization, and shipboard and shore Fleet and Family Readiness programs.
• Knowledge of the afloat commands' environment, routines, and organizational structures.
• Knowledge and ability to effectively utilize limited afloat/shore resources to design and implement diversified recreation programs in afloat and forward deployed ground commands.
• Knowledge of recreation program administration.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness and the improvement of complex management processes and systems.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Skill in the use of fleet accounting software.
• Skill in designing and implementing QOL activities in a complex afloat work environment.
• Skill in prioritization of effort, interpersonal communications (written and oral), customer relations and conflict resolution.
• Skill in identifying and recommending management improvements that have the potential to improve all of the Navy commands.
• Ability to exercise all delegated supervisory and managerial authority to the fullest extent possible with responsibility for accomplishing the designated mission.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of other employees, monitor performance, and assure adequate internal control procedures are developed and operative.
• Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend appropriate shipboard fitness equipment that meets the fitness, Navy's Physical Readiness Test and safety needs of the whole crew.
• Ability to direct program implementation in a complex QOL management environment involving inter-command, cross claimant and military/civilian relations.
• Ability to analyze organizational situations, work processes/procedures and implement programs.
• Ability to identify and solve problem areas.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with all levels in the chain of command.
• Ability to work as a team player within the organization.
  
  

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

This position is located in Norfolk, VA. If selected, relocation to the local commuting area (50 miles) is required. You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Offered salary is inclusive of duty location locality pay.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to usn.ncr.cnicwashingtondc.mbx.naf-usastaffing@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

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