USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Recreation Specialist (Outdoor Recreation)
USAJOBS is seeking a Recreation Specialist for the 61st Force Support Squadron located at Outdoor Recreation in San Pedro, California. The role involves planning, directing, and managing outdoor adventure programs including activities such as parachuting, hiking, and camping, while ensuring safety and maintenance of equipment.
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Responsibilities
Plans, directs, and manages details of year round recurring and nonrecurring activities and outdoor programs specifically related to the Outdoor Adventure Program including, but not limited to, parachuting, snow skiing, water skiing, wilderness backpacking, hiking, camping, mountain biking/cycling, white water rafting, rock/wall climbing, and high rope courses and other related outdoor activities through local and overnight trips
Provides educational instruction on programs and activities, although instructors may be contracted that hold specific training requirements
Responsible for ensuring the programs and activities are carried out safely
Has general operations knowledge of rental and customer equipment/gear of all types, i.e. skies, bikes, rock climbing scuba, and camping gear, etc
Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and assists in the repairing and maintaining of all equipment in ODR
Prepares appropriated and non-appropriated fund program operating budget requirements and Marketing programs for submission to the Outdoor Recreation Director
Determines supplies, equipment and other resource requirements to conduct the Outdoor Adventure Program, most cost-effective supplier(s) and submits recommendations for purchase
Maintains internal controls over program supplies and equipment
Enforces safety policies and procedures
Conducts surveys and evaluations of programs and patron needs before and after scheduled activities
Provides an ongoing education program designed to promote the rational use and sound protection and conservation of the natural resources and various facilities involved
Assures that fire, safety, security, and sanitation inspections are conducted and routine maintenance of facilities is performed
Ensures work requests are submitted to the 61st Civil Engineering Squadron and monitors status and completion
Assists in planning and design of construction projects that include facility renovations and new construction
Also supports other non-specific Special Events not related to Outdoor Recreation, i.e. July 4th and other seasonal/holiday events
Works uncommon tour of duty which includes nights, weekends and Holidays
Required to drive a government vehicle(s)
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the basic principles, procedures, and practices of operating and a comprehensive outdoor recreation program
Knowledge gained through relevant experience which enables the employee to competently carry out continuing and non-recurring outdoor recreation programs through the proper application of the principles, concepts, and techniques
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures as relating to various outdoor recreation activities
Skill in preparing forms, schedules, and reports related to the obligation and expenditure of funds is highly desirable
Skill in planning, organizing, coordinating, conducting and/or evaluating recreation activities and programs
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Must possess skill in dealing with the public
Knowledge of office automation software (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel) is required
Must possess a valid state driver's license
Must be able to obtain a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) for a 15 passenger van, within 90 days of employment
Must have or be able to obtain a CPR certification within 90 days of employment
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
This is a drug testing designated position
The incumbent is subject to pre-employment and random testing for drug use
Must meet specific physical requirements and pass a physical examination
Must be able to work uncommon tour of duty which includes nights, weekends and Holidays
Preferred
Wilderness First Aid/Responder certification is highly desirable
Benefits
As a regular full time employee, you are eligible for leave or benefits.
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