MWR Navy Race Organization Director

Summary

This position is assigned to Fleet Readiness (N92); Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Commander, Navy Region Southwest; San Diego, CA. Incumbent serves as the Race Director. This position is responsible for the Navy Marquee Run, Coronado Bay Bridge Run, with the intent to expand to national notoriety and international participation on the scale of the Marine Corps Marathon and Army Ten Miler (with expected event participation of 30,000+).

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. Duties comprise 75% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Directs, supervises, and executes all activities of the Navy Race Organization (NRO). Maintains direct liaison with the national and international running community and sporting industry through meetings, conferences, and attendance of major sporting events. Provides expert advice on road racing following, Road Runners Club of America (RRCA), USA Track and Field (USATF), and Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) guidelines for sporting rules, ethical conduct and race standards to Navy Commanders and support personnel. Serves as the Subject Matter Expert of RRCA efforts from the ground up. Manages multiple-million-dollar budgets. Directs operational controls and establishment of the NRO strategic and functional planning. Plans and promotes NRO races by developing, coordinating, managing, directing, and implementing an annual NRO registration, marketing, and sponsorship plan, tracking and targeting both national participation in, and visibility of, the NRO events. Coordinates, reviews, and approves scopes of work and purchase agreements that will result in contract development that support special events. Secures corporate sponsorship to maximize cost avoidance for run operations. Ensures commercial sponsorship agreements are formulated and executed in accordance with current government regulations. Coordinates event safety, security, and force protection measures with multiple law enforcement and first responder agencies. Implements, initiates, and negotiates public right of ways, public permits, and support agreements with Local, County, State and Federal Agencies, including but not limited to the cities of San Diego, CA, and Coronado, CA, San Diego County, State of California, National Parks Service, the San Diego Port Authority, and the Mass Transportation Authorities. Oversees negotiation of fees and support costs from these agencies and ensures prompt payment for the services rendered, such as, but not limited to police support, equipment, grounds maintenance and transportation. Develops NRO policies, publishes the NRO Operations Plan and Order, NRO Bulletins, and Navy wide traffic messaging concerning NRO events. Oversees race-day full set-up, ensures race events are executed in compliance with industry standards (e.g., staffing and supplies), and that post race areas impacted are cleaned and restored to original state. This position is required to be actively involved in all facets of the race from pre to post event. Coordinates with Navy MWR Communication Strategy, conducts interviews, authors/publishes article, arranges for national press and media coverage of the Navy Races, its runners and support personnel programs and related events to widely publicize the NRO mission and project a positive image of the Department of the Navy. Maintains sportive relations within the local communities through lending assistance and advice, making public appearances and maintaining open dialogue with members and leaders of the community. Maintains liaison with the Chairman, Navy Adhoc Publicity Committee on current public relations issues. Analyzes current and historical data to determine trends and anticipate future requirements. Transports staff and/or volunteers to various locations in a 15-passenger van to assist with event set up and assist with moving special events equipment using a flatbed truck. Responsible for producing races and activities throughout the year in accordance with the appropriate governing rules, regulations, industry standards and ethics. Supervisory duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to: Directs work to be accomplished by a workforce of both NAF and APF employees: up to six personnel (NF-4/5 or GS equivalent) and acts as a rating official. Provides second level supervision for up to 50 NAF and APF employees; and acts as Senior Rating Official. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities; Conducts annual performance reviews of staff; Participates in section staffing decisions; Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions;

Qualifications and evaluation

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

How to apply

Applications are not accepted in person or via email. Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.

Required documents

The following documents are required at the time of application: Resume Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 NOTE: This position requires specific certification (see above Proof of Certification). Applications that do not provide all required certifications will not be considered. When submitting transcripts for an associate's degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted. Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for US equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service. Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

Additional information

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 Installations 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. All individuals involved in the provision of child care services on a Department of Navy (DON) installation or in a DON-sanctioned program must complete the Installation Records Check (IRC). The IRC includes a check of the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP) records in the Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS) database, a check of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), and an installation security/base check via the Navy Justice Information System (NJIS) database and/or other law enforcement systems. This information will be used to determine suitability for the applicant in accordance with criteria for automatic and presumptive disqualifiers, per DoDI 1402.05. Per Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1402.05 Background Checks on Individuals in DoD Child Care Services Programs, incumbents will be automatically disqualified for a conviction in either civilian or military court (to include any general, special, or summary court-martial conviction or if they received non-judicial punishment [under Article 15 or chapter 47 of Title 10, U.S.C]) for any of the following: a sexual offense, any criminal offense involving a child victim, or a felony drug offense. Additionally, the incumbent will be automatically disqualified if he/she has been held to be negligent in a civil adjudication or administrative proceeding concerning the death of or serious injury to a child or dependent person entrusted to the individual's care. Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment. 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. In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693