Program Specialist (MWR)

U.S. Coast Guard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Specialist (MWR) at GS-12 in the BASE National Capital Region. The role focuses on managing Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs and coordinating volunteer outreach, budgeting, and program evaluation.

Experience in MWR activities, strategic planning, and administrative support is required. The position resides in the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, in the National Capital Region.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in related duties.
• Experience in recruiting, budgets, and program management for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing strategies to recruit, publicize, and retain volunteers.
• Assist in developing operating budget requests for MWR fitness and recreational programs.
• Serve as a technical authority for MWR wellness and recreation programs.

Skills

Volunteer recruitment

Budget planning

MWR program management

Meeting coordination

Recordkeeping systems

Job description

This vacancy is for a GS-0301-12, Program Specialist (MWR) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

• Assisting with the development and implementation of strategies to recruit, publicize, and retain volunteers through targeted outreach, partnerships, and promotional initiatives.


• Assisting in developing and preparing operating budget requests in support of MWR fitness and recreational programs for submission through established channels.


• Assisting in serving as a technical authority for MWR wellness and recreation programs by applying knowledge of recreation management concepts, policies, and procedures to support the planning, execution, and evaluation of program activities.


• Providing technical and administrative support for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) installation meetings, including Non-Appropriated Fund Advisory Boards, morale committee meetings, and related working groups.


• Assisting in providing technical and administrative support in developing, maintaining, and managing record keeping systems used to track equipment maintenance schedules, service histories, and program performance metrics.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.