Commander, Navy Installations Command
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Director (MWR & CYP)
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Summary
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. 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. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Five years of progressively responsible experience as a key administrator or staff supervisor managing comprehensive Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs for Navy or other military branches 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. Knowledge of a wide range of the principles, concepts and techniques relating to the mission, vision, and functions of MWR programs. Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the mission and objectives in order to conduct in-depth, comprehensive analysis relating to actions, projects and programs, provide recommendations, and make decisions from an overall top management standpoint. Thorough knowledge of the organizational structure and relationships of short and long range planning in order to support numerous management programs and to integrate, fully coordinate, balance and monitor a wide variety of complex projects, actions and initiatives. 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 general business principles of financial management, including budgeting, cost and profitability, financial reporting, internal controls, auditing, and purchasing, for non-appropriated funds to ensure best use of resources and to plan for operating costs, major and minor construction, renovation, and capital purchases. Skill in presenting briefs and presentations. Knowledge in facility management to ensure all spaces are fully and properly programmed, utilized, maintained and when necessary, renovated or replaced. Ability to plan, schedule and supervise work to achieve the most efficient utilization of facilities, employees and equipment. Ability to solve, improvise, work under pressure and handle crises effectively. Skill in developing new methods, approaches, and procedures to ensure programs are kept current with patron desires, and full utilization of personnel and resources are consistently realized. Ability to interpret complex instructions, directives, and correspondence and to apply them to specific situations throughout the chain of command. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. 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. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION: NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
Major 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. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Administration Ensures the overall successful management, administration and operation of activities, services and facilities of assigned programs. Develops and executes policies pertaining to the management of activities, operations and services for MWR and CYP programs. Serves as the principal advisor and authority on matters impacting the MWR and CYP programs. Provides advice, guidance and recommendations to the Commanding Officer and the CNRSE Quality of Life Director. 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 and CYP facilities and services. Coordinates and administers changes and revisions to instructions and policy directives and provides interpretation of existing policies as necessary. Plans and forecasts operational requirements in addition to performance of all program delivery. Ensures facilities are well-maintained and appeal to the needs of the varied clientele and that they are operated in a cost effective manner. Provides advice and guidance to program and facility managers on interpretation and formulation of technical, functional and program activities. Documents deficiencies and operational problems and initiates corrective action and management strategies. Continuously reviews and analyzes programs, 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. Prepares long range plans to ensure supplies, equipment, funds and facilities are available to efficiently operate programs. Determines future requirements for additional equipment and facilities. Develops studies to evaluate the adequacy of current equipment, facilities and services. Develops standards and specifications for new or renovation type construction projects and manages the capital improvement programs. Coordinates minor and major construction, renovation and alteration projects of facilities and assists N92 in the management of the Regional Facility Team when required. Financial Management Plans and executes the overall management and direction of the financial, operational and personnel assets of both Appropriated Fund (APF) and Non-appropriated Fund (NAF). Functions as primary responsible for optimizing the provision of programs and services through use of standard business practices, cost reduction, efficiency improvement, production projections, staffing levels and operating budget for MWR and CYP programs. Develops and implements new and advanced business operation techniques and methods to optimize the achievement of goals while simultaneously balancing the application of resources. Manages the financial wellbeing of MWR and CYP programs with oversight of the fiscal and budgetary responsibilities. Devises and institutes innovative techniques of management in order to cope with ever increasing demands for quantity, quality, and complexity of services in the face of diminishing resources. 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. Conducts financial program surveys, audits and special projects, and provides advisory services to operating management officials. Technical Oversight Provides technical guidance and administrative oversight over professional, technical, skilled and unskilled 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. Fully supports equal employment opportunity initiatives and ensures employees are respected, valued and free from harassment.
Required Documents
The following documents may or may not be required. Required documents will show a red asterisk during documentation upload. Resume: limited to two pages, must use Time New Roman font no smaller than 10-point with margins no less than one inch on all sides; please review this link guide on how to write a federal resume - https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements. Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements. If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50. If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations. APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure your status is indicated in your USAJOBS account and ALL required documents to claim preference are submitted at the time of resume submission. WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences: 1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate. To claim this preference, you MUST: -Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL. 2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to the installation listed above. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions. To claim this preference, you MUST: -Submit sponsor's PCS orders to installation you are applying for; AND -If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS. 3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST: -Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND -Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc) To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST: -Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND -Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND -Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc). ***Qualifying applicants with preferences are considered in the order listed above. Then all other qualifying applicants are considered.
How to Apply
To begin the process, click on the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USA JOBS account. Application process is submitted through your USA JOBS account. Resumes/ Applications received other than by USA JOBS will be destroyed and will not be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify all the information in their resume and documents; HR will not modify documents submitted by an applicant. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in the resume. Qualifications must be clearly verifiable in your resume. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates, and government agency/department. Where a first cut-off date is indicated, a selection may be made from the resumes/applications received as of the specified first cut-off date. Completed applications (resume, supporting documentation, etc.) must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the cut-off/closing date. If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received will be reviewed. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. You must submit all required documentation or you will not be considered for the position. Failure to submit all the required documentation may result in not be considered for the position. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/26/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13091067 It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status