What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programs Director Family and Morale Welfare and Recreation, NF-05 position at U.S. Army MWR?
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Incentives and Bonuses
A relocation or recruitment incentive of $10K will be paid as a lump sum upon establishment of residency in the geographic commuting area.
It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.
The U.S. Army Installation Management Command integrates and delivers base support to enable readiness for a globally responsive Army.
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
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Serves as the Programs Director, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) for a small/medium garrison with full responsibility and managerial authority to plan and direct FMWR programs on a complex multi-mission Army installation. Develops broad mission requirements and objectives; plans for accomplishment of objectives; reviews status and progress; provides management guidance and direction; and provides advice and/or decision on policy matters. Directs and oversees FMWR programs activities. Develops organizational vision, goals, plans, and objectives.
The FMWR Programs Encompass
Nonappropriated Funds Resource Management Division, (NAF Financial Management, Marketing, Major Construction, Private Organizations, Commercial Sponsorship, Property Management, Internal Review and Management Controls, Supply, Warehouse and Maintenance, Public-Private Ventures, Information Technology and Contracting programs).
Community Recreation Division, (Sports and Fitness, Entertainment, Automotive, Parks and Picnic Areas, Library, Arts and Crafts, Community Activity Centers, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS), Outdoor Recreation, and Leisure Travel).
Community Business Division, (Clubs, Food-Beverage-Entertainment-Bowling-Golf- Recreation and Mobile Snack Facilities, Theme Restaurants, Rod and Gun Clubs, Lodging Operations, and NAF Recycling program).
The Director, FMWR oversees all phases of major projects to ensure integration and coordination within established time-frames and maintains FMWR goals and objectives. Ensures programs are consistent with commitments and policy, as well as measurable performance criteria. Conducts periodic program review and analysis briefings.
Represents the Garrison Commander for FMWR activities and serves as the principal advisor and authority on matters impacting the FMWR programs.
Exercises the full range of personnel management responsibilities. Provides technical guidance and administrative oversight through direct and indirect supervision of subordinate supervisors and employees.
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Conditions of employment
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for a Director FMWR. Experience must reflect multiple FMWR program work.
Possess demonstrated leadership and oversight of a successful profit generating medium/large business organization, ensuring programs and activities are managed and operated on a sound financial basis or demonstrated experience taking corrective action.
Possess demonstrated ability to execute Human Resources Program, supervise personnel to include subordinate supervisors, and execute organization personnel management responsibilities.
All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.
All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.
Possess demonstrated experience overseeing all phases of Capital Purchase and Minor/Major Construction Programs (CPMC), guaranteeing integration and coordination are within established timeframes. Experience must be in multiple FMWR type programs.
Possess experience with development and execution of Long-term (5 year) Strategic Planning pertaining to the operation of FMWR programs and activities.
Possess experience to execute an effective acquisition and financial management plan to include demonstrated ability to determine resource needs and allocation of resources for federal, state and/or local government budgets and analysis of financial data.
Possess experience developing and implementing policies and procedures appropriate to FMWR programs and activities.
Possess a minimum of 3 years of MWR experience in supervisory positions.
Possess 1 year of experience as an MWR Division Chief in any of the five major MWR Divisions.
Education
Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.
Additional information
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Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.
Review our benefits
Required Documents
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About Your Resume
Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status
Incentives and Bonuses
A relocation or recruitment incentive of $10K will be paid as a lump sum upon establishment of residency in the geographic commuting area.
It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.
The U.S. Army Installation Management Command integrates and delivers base support to enable readiness for a globally responsive Army.
We are the Army's Home - Be an Army Civilian- Go Army!
This job is open to
Help
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.
Duties
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Serves as the Programs Director, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (FMWR) for a small/medium garrison with full responsibility and managerial authority to plan and direct FMWR programs on a complex multi-mission Army installation. Develops broad mission requirements and objectives; plans for accomplishment of objectives; reviews status and progress; provides management guidance and direction; and provides advice and/or decision on policy matters. Directs and oversees FMWR programs activities. Develops organizational vision, goals, plans, and objectives.
The FMWR Programs Encompass
Nonappropriated Funds Resource Management Division, (NAF Financial Management, Marketing, Major Construction, Private Organizations, Commercial Sponsorship, Property Management, Internal Review and Management Controls, Supply, Warehouse and Maintenance, Public-Private Ventures, Information Technology and Contracting programs).
Community Recreation Division, (Sports and Fitness, Entertainment, Automotive, Parks and Picnic Areas, Library, Arts and Crafts, Community Activity Centers, Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS), Outdoor Recreation, and Leisure Travel).
Community Business Division, (Clubs, Food-Beverage-Entertainment-Bowling-Golf- Recreation and Mobile Snack Facilities, Theme Restaurants, Rod and Gun Clubs, Lodging Operations, and NAF Recycling program).
The Director, FMWR oversees all phases of major projects to ensure integration and coordination within established time-frames and maintains FMWR goals and objectives. Ensures programs are consistent with commitments and policy, as well as measurable performance criteria. Conducts periodic program review and analysis briefings.
Represents the Garrison Commander for FMWR activities and serves as the principal advisor and authority on matters impacting the FMWR programs.
Exercises the full range of personnel management responsibilities. Provides technical guidance and administrative oversight through direct and indirect supervision of subordinate supervisors and employees.
- Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 30 August 1993.
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Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position to include a T1
- Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
- One year probationary period may be required
- Subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, 2-13.i., to include a Tier 1 investigation or higher based on the Position Designation Tool.
- Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually
- This position is emergency-essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for a Director FMWR. Experience must reflect multiple FMWR program work.
Possess demonstrated leadership and oversight of a successful profit generating medium/large business organization, ensuring programs and activities are managed and operated on a sound financial basis or demonstrated experience taking corrective action.
Possess demonstrated ability to execute Human Resources Program, supervise personnel to include subordinate supervisors, and execute organization personnel management responsibilities.
All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.
All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.
Possess demonstrated experience overseeing all phases of Capital Purchase and Minor/Major Construction Programs (CPMC), guaranteeing integration and coordination are within established timeframes. Experience must be in multiple FMWR type programs.
Possess experience with development and execution of Long-term (5 year) Strategic Planning pertaining to the operation of FMWR programs and activities.
Possess experience to execute an effective acquisition and financial management plan to include demonstrated ability to determine resource needs and allocation of resources for federal, state and/or local government budgets and analysis of financial data.
Possess experience developing and implementing policies and procedures appropriate to FMWR programs and activities.
Possess a minimum of 3 years of MWR experience in supervisory positions.
Possess 1 year of experience as an MWR Division Chief in any of the five major MWR Divisions.
Education
Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.
Additional information
- A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
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- Incentives and Bonuses A relocation or recruitment incentive of $10K will be paid as a lump sum upon establishment of residency in the geographic commuting area. This incentive offer is in addition to PCS costs. The service agreement is for a period of two years beginning from the Employee on Board Date (EOD).
- To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
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Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.
Review our benefits
Required Documents
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About Your Resume
- Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
- Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
- (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit)
- Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
- To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.
Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
- Resume
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
- Other Document not Listed
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application 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://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status
- Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # NENAFCC2512807805 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 10/14/2025 to receive consideration.
- Click Apply to access the online application.
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