Community Activities Director

Summary

About the position:

This is a Regular Full Time position with guaranteed 35 hours/week and will be assigned to the Community Center at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA.

The purpose of this position is to oversee the operations of a large community activities (including engraving) and ITT program.

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Duties

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• Plans, develops, maintain, manages and administers a large community activities (includes engraving) and ITT program for a participating community of active duty and retired military, DoD civilians and family members. Within established agency policy and objectives, plans community programs for both basic categories and those designed to meet more specialized interests and needs.
• Plans and coordinates the details of recurring and non-recurring activities, special events and joint community undertakings so as to make maximum use of resources, consistent with the Air Force mission and with the principles of natural resources development, conservation sound usage, improvement and management. Schedules and publicizes programs.
• Arranges for equipment, supplies and services needed.
• Solicits volunteers and paid employees.
• Performs all realms of employee supervision. Provides guidance and leadership over various community activities, employees, and participants, modifying, adapting, expanding, or otherwise changing plans and procedures for such activities as developments require. Instructs individual participants and groups of participants in those activities for which the employee has technical expertise.
• Develops administrative safeguards to protect funds, equipment and property.
• Develops periodic program plans and quarterly/annual budgets (Appropriated and Nonappropriated) with supporting documentation. Compiles, consolidates, and analyzes program and financial data. Prepares annual operating budget and quarterly revisions based on supporting data and submits for approval to Chief, Community Support Flight to be included in overall Flight budget formulated at higher organizational level. Manages resources effectively, efficiently, and wisely to avoid waste, undue delay, and real or perceived dishonesty in support and attainment of mission goals.
• Ensures that safety orientation is provided to employees and participants.
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of ongoing community activities.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations pertaining to vehicle operation. Performs pre-check and post-check on all equipment used to include tractors and vehicles. Monitors equipment and vehicles during use and reports any issues immediately. Operates a Government Vehicle in the course of duties.

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Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to be at least 18 years of age.
• This position requires 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 the incumbent to be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.

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, 06/17/2026

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:

Associates Degree in Recreation or two years' experience that has demonstrated the ability to apply the principles of one or more specialty areas of recreation and community service. Experience in planning, organizing, and overseeing community and/or recreational programs. Experience which demonstrated the ability to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions, plan and organize work, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, and carrying. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing over 50 pounds. Frequently exposed to possibility of cuts and serious injuries and/or falls. Works both indoors. Exposure to elements, cold and heat, humidity, rain, drafts, dirt, dust, and noise. Special care is requires to avoid serious injury. Subject to an irregular tour of duty.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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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