This vacancy is for a GS-0301-12, Program Specialist (MWR) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.
You will serve as a Program Specialist (MWR) and be responsible for planning, organizing, and administering morale, well-being and recreation (MWR) activities, and programs that promote the physical, creative and social development of its participants.
The position supports a large military and civilian program designed to enhance the morale and well-being of the personnel (and authorized dependents) and fosters the increased retention of personnel in which the Coast Guard has invested resources through training and development. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Developing, coordinating, and managing an extensive volunteer program.
Identifying tasks and or functions that are appropriate for volunteers, publicizing the need, and selecting volunteers. Providing guidance to contractors daily as they utilize and provide activities within the facilities and campus. Serves as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for assigned contracts, task orders, and purchase orders, providing technical oversight and monitoring contractor performance throughout the contract lifecycle.
Developing operating budget requests for submission to appropriate Coast Guard and DHS approving officials. Providing all administrative functions related to the maintenance and procurement of equipment and materials used to operate the Fitness facility and all MWR related activities, must understand and properly follow Appropriated and non-appropriated fund policies. Serving as the technical expert in wellness and recreational programs.
Providing information and/or recommendations to higher levels based on personal knowledge and judgment, as well as on findings derived from review, evaluation and interpretation of a variety of complex subjects peculiar to the Morale, Well-being and Recreation function.
Arranging, attending and/or conducting meetings related to Base activities and staff such as the Non-Appropriated Fund Advisory Board (NAFA), Morale committee meetings, morale officer meetings, and other activities that require MWR director participation, knowledge and/or oversight. Providing a record keeping system to ensure maintenance and progress reports of equipment and programs are up to date and available to command.
Serving within the Personnel Support Department for Base NCR and will perform collateral duties in support of personnel such as but not limited to: Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representative. Strongly recommended to have both Personal Trainer certification and Group exercise certification due to the duties and responsibilities to provide one-on-one assessments and exercise programs as well as provide and oversee group instruction.
Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.
Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.
See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
nakeesha.s.lawson@uscg.mil · (206) 815-3023
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-26.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-16 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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