This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/507867500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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.
Learn more about this agency08/14/2018 to 08/29/2018
$40,000 - $50,000 per year
NF 04
1 vacancy in the following location:
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25% or less - Varies
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Permanent - Regular
Full-Time
Competitive
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33154
507867500
Oversees the primarily assigned Commander’s Unit, Personal Family Readiness Program (UPFRP), builds unit and Inspector/Instructor relationships, maintains personal contact, assists, and supports all UPFRP Command Teams within designated region. Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the UPFRP and supports its mission to aid individual Marines in their responsibility to attain and maintain personal and family readiness by providing command outreach and assistance. Support to families shall encompass Marines, spouses, children, and designated parents/extended family members of Marines including those serving in remote areas.
Provides UPFRP support to commands within the region that do not fall within the purview of the primarily assigned command. Support to commanders outside of the primarily assigned command includes providing resource information, solicited guidance and deployment support as requested. Deployment support may require travel to requesting unit.
Supports Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) in the coordination of Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) events.
Proactively works with commanders, units, MARFORRES DRCs, URCs, other appropriate command UPFRP representative, MARFORRES Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) and MARFORRES MCFTB to successfully execute UPFRP training.
Works with the command to identify training needs for Marines and their family members. Plans, coordinates and executes administrative and logistical requirements, in partnership with the Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) staff for UPFRP events and trainings such as pre-, during and post-deployment training. Delivers briefs and presentations as directed by the Commander. MARFORRES DRCs, URCs, and other command UPFRP representatives are not authorized to conduct UPFRP training. All UPFRP training requests shall be coordinated, but not necessarily delivered, through MARFORRES MCFTB regardless of the unit’s location.
Develops and implements UPFRP communication plan of action and conducts proactive outreach, rapport development and multi-faceted communication efforts to facilitate meaningful two-way communication between the command and its Marines and families. Prepares and distributes official communication to Marines and designated family members utilizing the Organization Communication System (OCS).
EVALUATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field appropriate to the work of position and three years of related military family life experience; OR an appropriate combination of education and experience which demonstrates a high degree of interpersonal communication and analytical skills to adapt and respond to diverse situations unique to the military lifestyle; OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above. Clear understanding of the UPFRP’s intent with demonstrated knowledge of philosophies, policies and procedures governing the program.
Demonstrated skill to serve as a representative to provide command family readiness outreach, support, and assistance to the Command’s military personnel and their families, exercise sound judgment and initiative in carrying out responsibilities. Ability to resolve situations as they arise, work with wide latitude for independent action to ensure overall program effectiveness, provide sound recommendations, and effectively use resources.
Must possess and demonstrate sound communication skills (oral and written), presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and social poise. Must possess coalition building skills and sufficient experience to effectively support families in crisis. Ability to use discretion to refer service and family members to resources when appropriate. Must be detail-oriented, organized and adaptable. Eager learner and positive attitude essential.
Must be a self-starter and possess the ability to establish realistic long and short-term goals and objectives, set achievable deadlines and react quickly to changing priorities. Must possess strong customer service skills and be able to tactfully communicate with all levels of the military and civilian community. Must have ability to work both independently and within a dynamic team. Must have ability to gather, assemble and analyze complex organizational information, draw conclusions and devise solutions to problem areas.
Must have the skill to successfully manage the work of volunteers.
Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software suites, web based applications, and creating, maintaining, and manipulating databases.
Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include weekend and nighttime hours.
Must be able to travel in order to support the UPFRP as directed by the Commander.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
Must be able to obtain and retain a Secret clearance as required (based on location).
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.
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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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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: www.usmc-mccs.org/careers
Please attach your resume/cover letter to your online application as a Microsoft WORD or PDF attachment ONLY! Please do NOT cut and paste your resume into the application itself under the "Resume Text" field.
ALL 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 (EST) 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.
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at www.usmc-mccs.org/careers will be able to view their application status online.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/507867500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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