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TRANSITION MANAGER NF4* (RFT) TRANSITION ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (TAMP)

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
KANEOHE BAY MCCS

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.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/04/2026 to 03/04/2026
Salary
$77,000 to - $80,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 04
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Kaneohe, HI
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - Varies
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
76062
Control number
856610600

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to Public

Duties

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Serves as the primary point of contact and manages, supervises, coordinates and inspects the full range of activities associated with transition assistance to separating Marine Corps personnel and their families. This position falls under the Marine Corps Community Services. Marine & Family Programs, Personal & Professional Development Branch.

Program Management

The primary purpose of this position is to design, plan. implement, and administer TRP for Military members and their families aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Military and their family members are defined as separating/retiring Service Members: their dependent family members over the age of 16, military retirees, Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees, and members of the general public who may be eligible for TRP services as outlined in National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2019, and Marine Corps Order P1700.31. These efforts are accomplished through installation transition service providers including: Base IPAC, Traffic Management office, Staff Judge Advocate, Medical Facility, Base Education Center, Reserve & Career Planners. Disbursing office and others. In addition to installation providers, coordination is maintained with state and local government, Federal agencies, Department of Labor (DOL), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Personnel Management and professional military and civilian organizations to ensure that Marine Corps personnel are transitioned in a caring, organized, and disciplined manner. Direct services include aiding long-range career goals development: identifying portable skills and opportunities for enhancing employability, and to provide career coaching services for an effective job search, resume/employment applications development, and delivering informational transitioning services.

In coordination with a number of agencies (e.g., personnel. education services, chaplains, legal services, transportation, health services. etc.). Develops and implements services and activities that assist all eligible transitioning personnel in a caring, organized, and disciplined manner.

Serve as the program manager, through a subordinate staff plans, programs, and develops the local program budget; manpower requirements; training; equipment and supplies; contractual services; travel, etc. Prepares justifications for funding of program resource requirements and recommends the distribution of funds accordingly. Performs analysis of data, evaluates effectiveness of the services provided, and reports program progress. Solicits feedback from the population served and modifies services as needed.

Through a subordinate staff, manage and coordinate activities and delivery of services for MCB Hawaii Transition Readiness Program. ensuring patron computer support and transition library resources meet their needs. Hosts and participates in career/information fairs. Maintains and develops close, cooperative. professional relations with Department of State, DoD. DOL VA, and other local. state. or national agencies to ensure program requirements are met. Initiates and maintains constant community outreach to develop employment opportunities for patrons.

Serves as the subject matter expert and advisor for the program and is responsible for keeping the chain-of-command informed on all policy, program, and personnel changes and issues. Responsible to program subordinates as well as the chain of command to model the eight Guiding Principles of: Teamwork, Excellence, Communication, Integrity, Professional Growth, Community Driven, Diversity, and Accountability.

Supervision

Supervises employees to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and approving timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, and prevention of sexual harassment. Must be alert to alcohol abuse, and take appropriate action. Provides oversight for the Retired Activities Office, Department of Labor (DOL) contractors. and the Department of Veterans Affairs (YA) representative assigned by temporary duty.

Plans short and long range work schedules, evaluates the need for and proposes changes to manpower staffing, procedures, work assignments, and organizational structure.

Assigns and reviews employees' work. Develops performance standards and conducts formal employee evaluations.

Individually performs and/or participates with subordinates in the performance of the following: supervises, plans, directs, and implements local program activities. Establishes goals, objectives, and internal operating policies and procedures and coordinates the same with transition services providers. Develops, tests and implements new TRP methods, approaches, or procedures.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree or higher is required in areas such as business, education, counseling, psychology, human resources management, behavioral sciences, or a related field appropriate to the work of the position or three years of appropriate experience that demonstrates the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully run a program, supervise staff, and oversee facilities.

Proven ability to lead and supervise a diverse team and proven ability to successfully work in a team environment. Comprehensive, and practical knowledge of the U.S. Marine Corps TRP and other transition programs, administrative laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to TRP. The ability to successfully apply management principles and practices, current theories, standards, and programs involved in order to effectively provide employment information and counseling services to a mobile population.

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with others both orally and in writing to explain, publicize, and articulate program policies and present briefs. Ability to organize. plan. implement, monitor, evaluate, and coordinate a major program with various and diverse organizations. Ability to oversee and monitor contracted services pertaining to transition programs. Ability to perform supervisory duties to include but not limited to staffing, mentoring, motivating, evaluating, directing, counseling, and resolving complaints.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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 RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

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