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.
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.
Serves as the Assistant Branch Head for the Family Care Branch, principal advisor to the Branch Head at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms and local liaison for the U.S. Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTCC) Commander, in Bridgeport, CA, for the Child and Youth, Exceptional Family Member and School Liaison programs.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Provides information, resources, direct engagement and decision-making in support of MWTCC Commander needs. Supports the MCAGCC Twentynine Palms Family Care Branch Head in program operations/management, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, policies and procedures, and compliance, among other tasks. These tasks are summarized below.
Program Operations/Management Serves as recognized expert to oversee day-to-day operations of the designated programs. Implements or maintains quality assurance processes. Makes improvements, solves problems and takes corrective action when problems arise. Provides expert presentations and briefings on all aspects of the program area.
Continuously assesses program operations and monitors progress toward organizational goals. Identifies problems and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations to improve programming. Organizes work, sets priorities and determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve requirements. Coordinates with other organizations to accomplish goals.
Determines the need for coordination of efforts and provides leadership in formulating methods to get results through cooperative efforts while monitoring coordination of conflicting or overlapping objectives.
Personnel Management Supervises Child and Youth, Exceptional Family Member, and School Liaison Managers in accordance with the approved organizational structure. Supervision includes assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees, approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and signing timecards; training employees; keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Must be alert to alcohol and substance misuse and take appropriate action.
Budgeting Assists the Branch Head in formulating, justifying, monitoring and analyzing variance for the annual appropriated (APF) and nonappropriated (NAF) budgets. Helps to compile program statistical data for reports and data calls and keeps Command abreast of trends, policy changes, program deficiencies and needs for MWTCC Family Care programs. Aids in developing an integrated budget, which may include preparing written analysis of budget variances as necessary and justification for funding of program resource requirements and repairs or maintenance of facilities and equipment. Assists in the oversight of the collection of accurate accounting and reporting of funds received from patrons. Ensures compliance with all regulations governing the use of APF and NAF funds. Adheres to authorized methods of acquisition.
Policies and Procedures Participates in the development and implementation of local processes and procedures to ensure efficient operation and management of Family Care programs. Keeps professionals informed on policies and procedures based on directives.
Compliance Ensures compliance with all United States Marine Corps (USMC), Department of Defense, State, Federal and local instructions, standards, regulations, policies and procedures as they apply to Family Care programs.
Safety Promptly reports workplace accidents to the Human Resources Office. Ensures safety training is provided for employees. Comply with OSHA standards and take action to correct unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Ensures employees understand safety infractions that can result in disciplinary actions and follows through with appropriate action. Ensures minimal loss of duty by complying with Return to Work program initiatives and following up on employee well-being.
Customer service Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on professionalism and courtesy. Assists internal and external customers and communicates positively in a professional manner. Ask questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction with the quality of goods and services. Take action to solve problems quickly. Alert 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.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
A 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Youth Recreation, Physical Education, or related field of study and 3 years of full-time experience working with children/youth or special needs populations.
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A combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major in the field (24 hours) appropriate to the position, plus 3 years of full-time experience working with children/youth or special needs populations that provides knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above.
Satisfactorily complete all background checks in accordance with DoD and Marine Corps policy for employees who provide childcare services. Must pass pre-employment physical and annual physical thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certification fees, if any. Must maintain current food handlers, CPR and First Aid certifications. May be required to obtain a government driver's license. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, and possess strong interpersonal communication skills.
Additional information
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.
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.
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.
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.
IF APPLICABLE, INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please include the below list of required documents with your application:
Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
If you are an Active Duty Service member who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver.
Note: For positions that require a degree, certification, and/or specific education requirements (e.g., a minimum number of credit hours toward a degree), applicants must submit supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, certifications) at the time of application. Applications that do not include the required documentation may be determined ineligible, as minimum qualifications cannot be verified.
Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email plmsppd@usmc.mil.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please include the below list of required documents with your application:
Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
If you are an Active Duty Service member who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver.
Note: For positions that require a degree, certification, and/or specific education requirements (e.g., a minimum number of credit hours toward a degree), applicants must submit supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, certifications) at the time of application. Applications that do not include the required documentation may be determined ineligible, as minimum qualifications cannot be verified.
Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email plmsppd@usmc.mil.
