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 a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) EEO Specialist, responsible for assisting the Director EEO (DEEO) with the presence of NAF activities Marine Corps-wide in the Marine Corps¿ EEO program.
This Position is located in the Civilian Personnel/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Branch, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps.
Provides expert technical advice and guidance to the NAF workforce on all matters of EEO, including the Complaints Program, Disability Program, MD-715, Training, and analysis of the workforce, and services as the NAF Affirmative Employment Program (AEP) Manager and Subject Matter Expert (SME) on NAF personnel policy.
Supports the DEEO in developing, directing, and implementing Marine Corps-wide EEO programs.
Establishes and maintains working relationships and contact with NAF and Appropriated Fund (APF) Human Resource Offices (HRO) to discuss matters of mutual interest with respect to implementation of EEO plans and objectives and EEO complaint processing and resolution of issues before they become problems.
Reviews the adequacy and effectiveness of plans, programs, and achievements impacting the NAF workforce.
Identifies specific and/or potential problem areas impacting equality of opportunity within the NAF workforce and recommends necessary action for their resolution to the DEEO.
Participates in the development and review of the workforce within NAF occupational and geographical areas.
Performs a continuous review of the NAF workforce composition and progress being made towards the goal of full integration in all occupations, at all grade levels, and within all organizational segments.
Participates with line and staff managers in the development and/or review of all Marine Corps programs affecting NAF employment that impact the EEO Program objectives.
Assesses attitudes and practices toward minorities and women through interviews, and questionnaires.
Collaborates with training specialists to help employees and supervisors become more aware of EEO Program objectives.
Participates in and/or conducts training sessions related to EEO matters.
Provides coordination, assistance, and encouragement to Marine Corps commands in the development and execution of NAF EEO Programs. This coordination has the potential to encourage self- development and aspiration for advancement.
Conducts equal employment opportunity reviews at NAF activities as necessary. During the course of such reviews, employs a number of techniques: Interviews and meets with employees, supervisors, command officials, union officials, and officials of community groups; reviews personnel records in the areas of employment, promotion, training, and employee relations; reviews statistics pertaining to occupational and grade distribution.
Provides entrance and exit briefs to the activity head and provides a written report to the DEEO containing recommendations for signature by the Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC).
Assists the DEEO with processing controversial/political or sensitive NAF complaints from field activities that are escalated to this office.
Counsels employees; ensures the timely, fair, and impartial consideration and disposition of complaints; schedules prompt investigations of complaints, negotiating for informal adjustments whenever possible; maintains and secures all documents pertinent to complaints.
Arranges for formal hearings as required; and makes final decisions as authorized on formal discrimination complaints.
Performs audits on NAF complaints processed by field offices.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
A minimum of THREE (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible work experience in Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program administration, including experience applying EEO laws, regulations, Executive Orders, court decisions, and related guidance to difficult and complex work assignments.
The qualifying experience must demonstrate comprehensive and thorough knowledge of EEO principles and programs and skill in applying that knowledge to complaint processing, disability program matters, affirmative employment/MD-715 activities, workforce analysis, training, program reviews, or comparable EEO functions.
Knowledge of the Marine Corps NAF organizational structure, management policies, personnel procedures, and practices of the Agency.
Thorough and detailed knowledge of and skill in using methods and techniques for the EEO program including fact-finding, analysis and resolution of complex problems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain the confidence and cooperation of employees, supervisors, and managers on difficult and complex issues.
Ability to express self orally and in writing in a highly professional manner, sufficient to prepare and conduct briefings to an audience of high-ranking military and civilians, to meet and deal with diversified groups, individuals and organizations, to compose written reports and material clearly, concisely and effectively, to prepare and present findings and to recommend and/or carry out specific action(s) regarding difficult issues, and/or develop and provide program training, and/or prepare instructions.
Ability to travel, if required.
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.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx
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
*Resume that does not exceed 2 pages
**IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.
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.
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.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website.
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 (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Resumes that contain a picture will not be considered for this vacancy 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.
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.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website.
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 (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. Resumes that contain a picture will not be considered for this vacancy 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.
