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Commander, Navy Installations Command

Mwr Director

Location: Virginia, Virginia Beach
Requires Relocation: No
Start Date: 26/01/2026
End Date: 03/02/2026
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: Not required
Full Time On-site

Commander, Navy Installations Command

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Summary

Job summary

This position is assigned to Fleet and Family Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC); Navy Region Mid Atlantic. To serve as on-site manager & representative to the Command for the planning, organization, administration, management and supervision of the installation Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs & activities. Incumbent responsible for supervising the effective coordination and accomplishment of all MWR functions which support the assigned installation/ command.

Major duties

Supervisory (25%) Manages a combined NAF, Appropriated Fund, and military workforce, directing and overseeing subordinate staff. Assigns and monitors work based on priorities and employee capabilities, ensuring quality and correcting deficiencies. Conducts annual employee performance reviews using equitable standards. Recruits, selects, and contributes to staffing decisions for subordinate positions. Addresses and corrects employee disciplinary/performance issues and resolves grievances. Ensures employees receive position-appropriate training. Upholds EEO policy, fostering a work environment free of discrimination and ensuring fair treatment of all staff. Ensures equity in selections, assignments, training, promotions, and awards. Program Management (40%) Monitors and evaluates MWR services, programs, and facilities to ensure high-quality delivery. Collaborates with installation and regional leadership on planning, budgeting, and execution of MWR programs. Advises leadership of operational developments and recommends policy changes. Reports significant issues with program or public relations implications to Command and Region. Liaises with tenant commands, military services, and other organizations on MWR operations. Disseminates and monitors execution of DoD, DON, CNIC, and local policies and guidelines. Ensures facility maintenance, conducts regular inspections, and recommends enhancements. Ensures all operations and services comply with regulations. Manages inspections, reports, and corrective actions in a timely manner. Reviews, drafts, and releases correspondence and reports, staying current in the field. Develops and implements marketing, sales, and sponsorship programs to attract users. Ensures compliance with fire, safety, sanitation, security, and environmental regulations. Attends and coordinates at off-site conferences and meetings as required. Financial (35%) Develops NAF MWR budgets for review and approval. Ensures proper expenditures, accurate inventories, and sound economic operation of assigned activities. Maintains budget records, reviews monthly statements, and reports deviations to leadership. Recommends purchases, sets priorities, and follows up on delayed orders. Manages NAF merchandise and property, conducting monthly and annual inventories. Recommends approval for loss claims and implements fund handling controls.

Qualification

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 must possess: Operational knowledge that would be acquired through pertinent education, experience or training of goals, philosophies, principles, methods and techniques of a diverse organization that includes but is not limited to sports, fitness, aquatics, recreation, food and beverage and business activities programs. Knowledge of a wide range of federal, state and regional policies and regulations. Knowledge of DoD and Navy policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to the planning, budgeting, funding, and recreational management. Skill in interpersonal relations and negotiation for acquiring compliance, concurrence, or approval of policies and procedures among Navy organizations, other governmental agencies, or contractor and other non-governmental representatives. Skilled in the applications of management principles, concepts and methods (e.g., operations, maintenance, utilization, financial management, etc.). Skilled in developing and accessing recommendations and training materials to increase the efficiency of area of responsibility (AOR) program policies. Ability to analyze and prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to work within assigned installation.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Hospitality or a related field OR Documented education & training plus a minimum of 5 years management experience in one or more facets of recreation

Evaluations

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.