What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Assistant Outdoor Guide Convergence Zone position at Navy Region Northwest Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)?
Summary
Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position operates through the Outdoor Recreation Division aboard NAS Whidbey Island. The employee will guide a variety of outdoor adventure program trips and adventures.
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Conditions of employment
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.
A qualified candidate possess the following:
Possession of a Wilderness First Responder Certificate is desirable. Incumbent must possess leadership/instruction skills at a level to lead or assist in instruction of skill classes, trips, clinics, and workshops. Must be familiar, knowledgeable, and efficient in the use of a computer, GPS, transceiver, and job related electronic equipment. Incumbent must be able to multi-task and work as a team member with other staff and employees. The work may require a high amount of physical exertion while involved with customers in a variety of outdoor recreational activities.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Support the Military's Quality of Life programs! The Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) department of Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) provides fitness, recreation, lodging and food and beverage programs for service members, their families, retired military and civilian employees. This position operates through the Outdoor Recreation Division aboard NAS Whidbey Island. The employee will guide a variety of outdoor adventure program trips and adventures.
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- Activities include but are not limited to hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, and camping.
- Assist in planning and supervision of outdoor recreational trips, tours, and special events.
- Incumbent will be required to properly fit and outfit customers with a variety of outdoor recreational rental equipment.
- Will attend pre-trip meetings; be involved with all post trip evaluations, cleaning, and proper storage of equipment used.
- May perform maintenance functions on a variety of outdoor recreation equipment; provide information to patrons on outdoor recreation programs, equipment, services, hours of operation, current regulations, and other outdoor recreation information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Conditions of employment
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be available to work days, evenings, and weekends as per trip schedule.
- Must have a valid state driver's license, CPR/First Aid Certification or obtain within 90 days of employment.
- Must be able to lift and carry program-related gear up to 75 pounds.
- Work may be performed in extreme weather conditions ranging from long-term exposure to heat and sun to sub-freezing temperatures and wind. Work environment may include rocky steep ice covered terrain and work on, in or near water.
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.
A qualified candidate possess the following:
Possession of a Wilderness First Responder Certificate is desirable. Incumbent must possess leadership/instruction skills at a level to lead or assist in instruction of skill classes, trips, clinics, and workshops. Must be familiar, knowledgeable, and efficient in the use of a computer, GPS, transceiver, and job related electronic equipment. Incumbent must be able to multi-task and work as a team member with other staff and employees. The work may require a high amount of physical exertion while involved with customers in a variety of outdoor recreational activities.
Education
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Additional information
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Help
Review our benefits