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SUITABILITY ADJUDICATOR / NF4

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
CAMP PENDLETON 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
02/18/2026 to 03/04/2026
Salary
$68,000 to - $72,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 04
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Oceanside, CA
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
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
76207
Control number
858077300

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Clarification from the agency

Open to Public

Duties

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Designated as one of the Suitability Adjudicator for Marine Corps NAF positions. May be required to perform the adjudication, recommendation of adjudicative determinations. Reviews investigations and referrals containing suitability issues. Reviews background investigations to ensure compliance with agency submission requirements. Provide advice over the most sensitive and controversial suitability matters to applicants, employees, and organization personnel. Review and evaluate cases involving potential suitability disqualification based on fraud. Review and evaluate cases for indicators to identify potential future problems and provide written justification to support decisions involving complex adjudicative concepts.

Assists the Personnel Officer in administration of a NAF Personnel Program.  Direct responsibility may include any combination of the following personnel functional areas:  employee relations, staffing/recruitment, wage/classification, employee development, labor relations, employee benefits, etc.  Provides expertise, guidance, consultation and support on a wide variety of personnel issues to management officials, supervisors and employees in the area of personnel management.  Performs a variety of duties that require the application of the full range of personnel theories, principles, methods and techniques.  Designated as a Suitability Adjudicator for Marine Corps NAF positions.

Advises and assists management on a continuing basis to find sound solutions to problems in support of personnel needs of the organization.  Explores alternatives to accommodate management needs in the area of personnel administration.  Disseminates factual information on which recommendations, decisions or other actions can be based; explains the basis for recommendations and actions.  Responsible for preparing personnel directives, special reports and correspondence.  Ensures that internal management control programs over personnel operations are in compliance with all current and applicable regulations.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner.  Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Conditions of employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Four years of specific experience that provides an in-depth knowledge of laws, policies, regulations and procedures related to personnel security, suitability adjudication or related field.  Education may be substituted for experience.  Knowledge of laws, regulations and an understanding of Marine Corps Community Services organizations missions and programs.  Ability to communicate orally and in writing.  This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. 

This position is designated as a Position of Trust, and the incumbent must be suitable for employment and eligible for a background check. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance to complete assigned duties that require access to classified information. An active or former clearance is preferred.     

NOTE:  This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations.

Additional information

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 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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