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.
This Position is located in the Labor/Employee Relations (L/ER) Section, Civilian Workforce Management Branch, Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters, United States Marine Corps. This office is responsible for developing, formulating, and implementing Marine Corps policies in the areas of labor-management relations, employee relations, and civilian performance management and incentive awards; for providing overall management and oversight of these programs from the headquarters level. This is a developmental position with a full performance level of NF-04. Advancement to the target grade level requires completion of regulatory requirements if recommended by management.
The incumbent serves as the Headquarters, Marine Corps Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Labor & Employee Relations (L/ER) Specialist. Responsible for coordination of L/ER programs for NAF activities throughout the Marine Corps. Provides expert technical advice and guidance to management officials on NAF L/ER issues. Serves as the program manager for NAF special programs, e.g. Drug Free, Telework, and Work life.
Serves as an advisor for NAF collective bargaining agreements at the national or local level as required. Research law, DoD/DON, govt-wide policies, and CBAs to develop proposals. Serves as consultant/advisor to commands on the development of local bargaining strategies assisting with the formulation of bargaining proposals.
Provides LER advisory services, technical guidance and assistance to field activity HRDs and LER Specialists by discussing the issue, gather the facts and provide recommendations to assist in addressing and resolving disputes between Management, Bargaining Unit Employees, and Union. Keep HRDs and LER Specialists informed of LER topics and any other hot topics of interest. Gather data and reports on program developments elsewhere, which may impact the Marine Corps proposing appropriate courses of action. Gathers data and helps to evaluate the success of established programs in meeting management's needs and objectives from information obtained in meetings; feedback from field commands, records and reports; or, from analytical studies to identify the root causes of labor or employee relations problems.
Review, edit and draft Marine Corps-wide policies, directives, instructions, impacting NAF bargaining unit employees; review, edit or draft plans and procedures for new programs or changes to existing programs in the form of Marine Corps Orders and/or MARADMINs. Provide comments and recommendations which ensure the needs of the Marine Corps are fully expressed.
Assist the Marine Corps representative in unfair labor practice complaints and in arbitrations involving HQMC and/or field commands. This includes performing fact-finding investigations, identifying and interviewing potential witnesses, preparing witnesses to testify, researching; precedential decisions, preparing management's case for hearing, filing briefs and motions, and representation at hearing. Coordinates with DON and DoD labor relations offices, and outside agencies as required. Advises management as to problems with cases and makes recommendations for resolution. Negotiates binding settlement agreements where appropriate to reduce Marine Corps liability in litigation. Maintains working relationships and contact with national labor unions representing Marine Corps NAF employees to discuss matters of mutual interest and resolve issues before they become problems. Provides expert technical advice and guidance to NAF Labor Relations Specialists at Marine Corps field activities.
Assess and identify training needs for local commands. Create PowerPoint training slides, facilitate training and develop job aids.
Facilitates presentations at conferences/seminars as requested. Presents briefings to senior level leaders, managers, supervisor and employees (if applicable) on status, plans and trends. Drafts guidebooks, newsletters, web pages and other forms of communications designed to ensure specialist and managers have the latest information and guidance on L/ER functional areas.
Reports to the Associate Director L/ER Section, who assigns work by providing administrative and policy direction in terms of broadly defined missions or functions. Receives guidance and assistance from Associate Director who provides technical supervision on a day-to-day basis and establishes the overall priorities within the section.
Administers the Drug Free Workforce Program (DFWP). Provides resources and guidance to Drug Program Coordinators and HROs. Completes and submits required reports.
NAF HR experience preferred. One to two years of applicable experience that demonstrates knowledge and skill in labor and employee relations or similar role. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be 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.
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.
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.
