MWR OPERATIONS MANAGER
ANNOUNCING AN OPPORTUNITY TO
BECOME A PART OF THE MWR TEAM
POSITION: MWR OPERATIONS MANAGER
SERIES/GRADE: NF-1101-04
SALARY: $31.00 - $35.00 PH DOE
ANNOUNCEMENT #: VA-21-26327 PERSONNEL BULLETIN
OPENING DATE: 11/10/2020 REGULAR FULL TIME
CLOSING DATE: 11/20/2020
PURPOSE: To recruit Team Players who enjoy working with people and who have a Positive Attitude.
LOCATION: Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to the public. NAF employees of NCBC, Gulfport and other Navy and Marine Corps activities and through the voluntary application file. Vacancies may be filled by methods other than promotions when the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources.
HOW TO APPLY: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/584168800
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides technical guidance and administrative oversight over professional, technical, skilled and unskilled employees utilizing direct and/or indirect supervision of subordinate supervisors and employees.
Ensures adequate staffing, effective training and appropriate supervision is maintained throughout and in compliance with established personnel administration in order to meet mission requirements.
Assigns work, defines priorities, selects and recommends applicants for hire, evaluates performance, recommends pay adjustments/awards, provides or recommends training, approves and/or disapproves leave requests, initiates corrective actions, and recommends formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted.
Analyzes manpower problems including making recommendations for reduction or increasing staff levels based on studies.
Creates, shapes, and maintains a positive work environment through policy, communication, training, education, enforcement and assessment.
Assumes the duties of the manager within the department in his or her absence.
Serves as an approving official for Government Purchase Card (GPC) transactions.
Serves as Department representative for the liaisons with professional associations, private organization, command interest groups (ombudsman, advisory boards) and provides information regarding the department and expertise as appropriate.
Assists managers in the development and completion of business plans, financial reports, presentations, correspondences, grants and data calls.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory guidance for the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
Ensures compliance with maintenance, security and safety of records, reports, files and information relating to MWR and CYP and ensures applicable assets and interests are protected.
Assists the MWR Director in the management, control, development, coordination and execution of assigned programs.
Serves as the principal advisor and authority on matters impacting MWR programs.
Provides advice, guidance and recommendation to the MWR Director.
Works with managers and the MWR Director on site unique policies pertaining to operations of MWR activities.
Ensures the overall achievement of the most equitable, fair, cost efficient and effective approaches to operating the various activities and programs.
Integrates plans into non-appropriated fund annual budgets.
Plans and submits division financial (appropriated and non-appropriated funds) budgets to the MWR Director for approval and operates within those parameters, unless otherwise directed.
Responds personally to complex and delicate problems having implications on overall policies and procedures.
Formulates and monitors application of policies for administration and management of MWR facilities and services.
Plans, organizes and develops department internal control systems for cash and merchandise and ensures they are in effect.
Assists managers in planning and forecasting operational requirements in addition to performance of all program delivery.
Documents deficiencies and operational problems and initiates corrective action and management strategies.
Reviews and analyzes programs continuously, conducts activity visits to ensure activities maintain equitable and consistently high standards of performance and customer service in the management and operation of their programs.
Aggressively works towards the achievement of meeting program standards and achieving accreditation status.
Identifies, on a continual basis, areas for potential improvements or more efficient services and establishes objectives toward that end.
Works with the MWR Director to prepare long range plans to ensure supplies, equipment, funds and facilities are available to efficiently operate programs.
Provides advice to the MWR Director on future requirements for additional equipment and facilities.
Executes studies to evaluate the adequacy of current equipment, facilities and services.
Assists in the development of standards and specifications for new or renovation type construction projects.
Serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative in overseeing of minor and major construction, renovation and alteration projects to ensure completion in compliance with contracts or project milestones, when needed.
Ensures compliance with comprehensive fire, safety, sanitation, security, environmental and occupational health programs.
Keeps the MWR Director fully informed of overall accomplishments, deficiencies and the status of on-going programs and special projects assigned.
Analyzes budget execution to ensure maximum benefit is received from financial resources without sacrificing efficiency or violating established resource management system procedures.
Analyzes financial data, reviews budgets, and submits reports and recommendations.
Ensures all staff adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
Assumes the duties of the MWR Director in his or her absence.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.
One year of 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.
Extensive knowledge of MWR mission, vision, functions.
Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the MWR Director’s philosophies, priorities, preferences, and objectives in order to conduct in-depth, comprehensive analysis relating to actions, projects, and programs; provide recommendations; and make decisions from an overall executive standpoint.
Knowledge of the goals, principles and techniques of recreation program delivery.
Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques.
Ability to plan, conduct and document a variety of comprehensive studies and reports.
Knowledge of MWR organizational structure and relationships, in order to support numerous management programs, and to integrate, fully coordinate, balance, and monitor a wide variety of complex projects, actions, and initiatives for the MWR Director.
Ability to assess, coordinate, evaluate, and integrate the work of others into products that effectively reflect the MWR Director’s position on a wide variety of management and mission-related issues.
Knowledge of effective group relationships and interpersonal skills.
Ability to deal with a variety of people in structured and unstructured situations.
Ability to define, develop, discuss, and coordinate difficult problems, tactfully and with much flexibility.
Skill in written and oral communication to provide information papers, documentation of analysis, reports, and correspondence, and to participate in briefings, conferences, and operational meetings.
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.
This position is subject to completion of a satisfactory background or National Agency Check (NAC) in accordance with CNIC policy.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: Qualifying veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 with their application for employment
Dept of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors.
As a condition of employment, selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds transfer within the first 60 days of employment. This is a DoD standard method of payment of personnel. Employees will be subject to administrative action for failure to enroll unless a waiver has been obtained.