Supervisory Recreation Specialist (Outdoor Recreation)

U.S Air Force; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S Air Force is seeking a dedicated individual for a Full-Time NAF position within the 61st Force Support Squadron at Fort MacArthur. This role encompasses managing Outdoor Recreation services, ensuring operational compliance, and fostering community relationships. Applicants must possess supervisory experience, a valid driver’s license, and be able to manage program budgets effectively. A background check is required.

Benefits

Benefits eligibility including leave

Potential for 40 hours per week

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license required.
• Experience managing large recreational programs needed.
• Strong computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and management of Outdoor Recreation activities.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and coordinate budget execution.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Budget Management

Program Planning

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Computers

Job description

About the position:
This is a NAF position with the 61st Force Support Squadron, located at Outdoor Recreation on Fort MacArthur Military Reserve Base, San Pedro, California. This position is considered Regular Full Time. The position is 35 hours, but has the potential to work up to 40 hours per week. As a regular full time employee, you are eligible for leave and benefits.






Duties

Overall responsible for the operation, control, supervision and management of Outdoor Recreation; Equipment rental/checkout, RV Storage, Picnic Area reservations, Outdoor Adventure programs, storage facilities, Outdoor Year Round Swimming Pool, Information, Tickets & Tours operations both at El Segundo/Fort MacArthur locations. Ensuring that the Outdoor Recreation complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Ensures that maintenance and preventive maintenance are performed on all recreation/rental equipment and NAF vehicles. Support base wide events within the Community Support Flight. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and Outdoor Recreation objectives, which includes the overall development and/or approval of programs, services, policies, administrative issues, safety and procedures to ensure total quality in service, program stability, and operational continuity activities and operation. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short- term priorities, and prepares and approves master leave schedules assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday/vacation time. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with base leadership and support agencies, local community leaders and higher headquarters. Monitors publicity activity to ensure timeliness, accuracy, and effectiveness of publicity program. Formulates, implements, and coordinates the budget execution and the administrative work involving the monitoring of obligations incurred and the actual expenditures of funds and evaluates financial plans. Interprets requirements of policies, directives, regulations, and guidance, received from higher authority and assures formulation and implementation of internal procedures not otherwise established. Prepares and justifies annual operating (APF and NAF) for inclusion in the overall 61 FSS budget submission. Identifies and reports variance which is not kept within monthly and annual budgets. Prepares and conducts programs to reach Command NIAD. Monitors weekly revenue to ensure proper and full use of funds. Works uncommon tour of duty which includes nights, weekends and Holidays. Required to drive a government vehicle(s). Performs other related duties as assigned.


If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12749962

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/01/2025

Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Knowledge of a wide range of principles, concepts, methods in planning, implementing, managing a large recreational and leisure programs. Supervisory experience required. Experience maybe be substituted with a bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience. Strong computer skills required. Must have knowledge and experience planning and operating programs with multiple budgets and forecast equipment budgets. Must possess a valid state driver's license. Subject to satisfactory completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (Tier-I Investigation). This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment and random testing for drug use.


You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: