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Form of workMCCS Job Opening Information Position/Grade DEPLOYMENT READINESS COORDINATOR / NF4 Location COMBAT ENGINEER BN Type of Appointment FULL-TIME TO INCLUDE BENEFITS Open Date DECEMBER 29, 2023 Close Date JANUARY 11, 2024 Who May Apply ALL SOURCES Salary $64,722.00 Hours of Operation MONDAY - FRIDAY May include nights and weekends to support the mission [ ] Health Card Required [X] Background Check Required [ ] Gun Control [ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP) [ ] Valid Driver's License Required Job Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps. This position is located at CAMP PENDLETON, CA . Candidates selected for this position will serve as a DRC CEB BN This vacancy is also eligible for the following Employee Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (May be eligible to buy back military service time) Medical and dental insurance Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care) Health Savings Account Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary Federal Long Term Care Up to $3,000 a year for Tuition Assistance up to graduate level Leave Donation Program for life's emergencies Immediate Annual and sick leave accrual Major Duties Reports to the unit Commander at the Colonel Level.
Oversees the Commander's Unit, Personal Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) for the designated units. Serves as Subject Matter Expert for the UPFRP and supports its mission to aid individual Marines in their responsibility to attain and maintain personal and family readiness by providing command outreach and assistance. Support to families shall encompass Marines, spouses, children, and designated parents/extended family members of Marines.
Plans, coordinates and executes administrative and logistical requirements, in partnership with the Marine Corps Family Team Building staff, installation Marine and Family Services, or other applicable entities, for UPFRP events such as pre-, during and post-deployment training. Delivers additional briefs and presentations as directed by the Commander. Develops and implements UPFRP communication plan of action and conducts proactive outreach, rapport development and multi-faceted communication efforts to facilitate meaningful two-way communication between the command and its Marines and families.
Prepares and distributes official communication to Marines and designated family members utilizing the Organization Communication System (OCS). Provides current information pertaining to available resources designed to assist with emerging challenges associated with mission requirements. Actively encourages family members to use available resources and programs.
Distributes marketing materials developed and provided by HQMC and/or MCCS. Remains abreast of current on- base and off-base resource offerings and communicates purpose and extent of the family support programs to Marines and extended family members. Maintains contact and coordination with MCCS (e.g., Directors of MCFTB and Marine and Family Services, Information and Referral Specialists) and others regarding the effectiveness of MCCS programs and services.
Assists the Commander with volunteer appointments and/or removal. Coordinates the efforts of Family Readiness Program Assistants by assigning and distributing work and providing guidance for task completion. Validates and tracks volunteer service hours in coordination with the Installation Volunteer Coordinator.
Assists Commander with appropriate volunteer recognition. Welcomes new families to the unit, establishing a relationship and providing information regarding the command and available on-base and off-base resources. Supports activities that build unit cohesion and a sense of community among the unit families.
Establishes and maintains liaison with DRCs within the same command to ensure Commander's vision and intent is carried out. Assists in the development and implementation of subordinate UPFRPs. Analyzes and interprets Marine Corps Orders, policies, rules and regulations related to and governing the UPFRP.
Ensures the unit conforms to applicable guidance and regulations in the execution of the UPFRP and remains ready to successfully undergo the scrutiny of higher-headquarters assessments. Drafts unit specific policy and guidance as directed by the Commander. Qualifications MAJOR DUTIES CONT.: Maintains direct contact with HQMC to provide specific UPFRP information for analysis, reporting, and trend identification.
Submits monthly data reports to HQMC. Monitors and maintains non-appropriated fund allocations. Develops long range and short range cost estimates for program funding requirements.
Develops, monitors and maintains budget and spending plan execution. May serve as the Responsible Officer for UPFRP expenses. Assesses family readiness training and education needs of unit Marines and families, and coordinates MCCS support to meet those needs.
Establishes training schedules and coordinates delivery of training. Maintains family readiness training documentation. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on professionalism and courtesy.
Assists internal and external customers and communicates positively in a professional manner. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Takes action to solve problems quickly.
Alerts the higher level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Ensures OPSEC and Privacy Act compliance.
Performs other UPFRP related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a related field appropriate to the work of position and three years of related military family life experience; OR an appropriate combination of education and experience which demonstrates a high degree of interpersonal communication and analytical skills to adapt and respond to diverse situations unique to the military lifestyle; OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above. Clear understanding of the UPFRPs intent with demonstrated knowledge of philosophies, policies and procedures governing the program.
Demonstrated skill to serve as a representative to provide command family readiness outreach, support, and assistance to the Commands military personnel and their families, exercise sound judgment and initiative in carrying out responsibilities. Ability to resolve situations as they arise, work with wide latitude for independent action to ensure overall program effectiveness, provide sound recommendations, and effectively use resources. Must possess and demonstrate sound communication skills (oral and written), presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and social poise.
Must possess coalition building skills and sufficient experience to effectively support families in crisis. Ability to use discretion to refer service and family members to resources when appropriate. Must be detail-oriented, organized and adaptable.
Eager learner and positive attitude essential. Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to establish realistic long and short-term goals and objectives, set achievable deadlines and react quickly to changing priorities. Must possess strong customer service skills and be able to tactfully communicate with all levels of the military and civilian community.
Must have ability to work both independently and within a dynamic team. Must have ability to gather, assemble and analyze complex organizational information, draw conclusions and devise solutions to problem areas. Must have the skill to successfully manage the work of volunteers.
Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software suites, web based applications, and creating, maintaining, and manipulating databases. Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include weekend and nighttime hours. Must be able to travel in order to support the UPFRP as directed by the Commander.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required. Must be able to obtain and retain a Secret clearance as required (based on location).
How To Apply All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY) A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org to be considered. Applications received without college transcripts (if using education) will be ineligible for consideration.
STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org STEP 3 - If applicable, upload a copy of your *Spouse Preference form, copy of PCS orders, and copy of marriage certificate (unless the spouse is named on the PCS orders) as an attachment(s) to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org Spouse Preference Program: (May be requested for positions graded NF-3 and below or equivalent) Spouses of relocating active duty military members applying through Spouse Preference Program must upload all documents listed above in Step 3. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular Full-Time or Part-Time position. STEP 4 - If applicable, upload a copy of your *Transition Assistance form and copy of ID card with "TA" stamped on front of card as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org Transition Assistance Program: (May be requested for positions graded NF-3 below or equivalent) Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must upload all documents listed above in Step 4.
Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation. NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate.
HR will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status. VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.
Closing Statement GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.
The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002.
Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
*If prior military, DD214 Member Copy This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVE...
