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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.
04/24/2025 to 05/08/2025
$18.51 - $18.51 per hour
CY 01
7 vacancies in the following location:
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25% or less - Varies
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Permanent
Shift work
Competitive
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72457
835879300
What to Expect
May be assigned to any Family Care work facility on a temporary or permanent basis as needed. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete the mission outside of the typical work hours.
EVALUATIONS:
What are we looking for?
GSE-02 Level: Must be 18 years of age, have the ability to speak, read, and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. With DoD approved Standardized Module Training completion, employee may proceed to intermediate level (GSE-03, $19.62 per hour) within 6 months of employment.
GSE-03 Level: Must be 18 years of age, have the ability to speak, read, and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. Must have six (6) months experience working with children or youth in a child or youth setting and have completed DoD Standardized Entry Level Module Training. Possess skills to interpret and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices under immediate supervision to provide direct care, education and development for children and youth.
With DoD approved Standardized Module Training completion, employee may proceed to target level (GSE-04, $20.80 per hour) within 18 months of employment.
GSE-04 Level: Must be 18 years of age, have the ability to speak, read, and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. One-year prior experience working with children, youth or teens in a day care setting is required. Six months of this experience must have been at the GSE-03 level or private sector equivalent. Possess a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Military School Age (MSA) credential, or a two year degree in a related field, or complete the DoD Standardized Module Training. Incumbent must have successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry and Intermediate Level Module Training).
Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD Standardized Virtual Lab School Training, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications. Must maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certifications.
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. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.
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.
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.
Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION"
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.
A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. FOR CONSIDERATION, YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AS AN ATTACHMENT TO YOUR PROFILE UNDER "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=72457&PostingSeq=1/.COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS MAY BE UPLOADED IN LIEU OF A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. 3 LISTED REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION PLEASE INCLUDE THEM AS AN ATTACHMENT OR AS PART OF YOUR RESUME.
STEP 1 - Qualify with Application and/or Resume.
You must meet the experience requirements described above under Qualifications. Your application and/or resume must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience to qualify.
STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=72457&PostingSeq=1
STEP 3 - High School Diploma or College Transcript(s) (REQUIRED)
You must upload a copy of your High School Diploma or College Transcript to be considered for this position.
STEP 4 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy or Service 2 as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=72457&PostingSeq=1.
STEP 5 - Military Spouse Preference Program: May be requested for positions graded NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, & NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. Spouses of relocating active duty military members applying through Military Spouse Preference Program must upload all documents listed below in Step 4. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until declination or acceptance of a regular Full-Time or Part-Time position. Spousal Preference may only be utilized once for each permanent relocation. To claim Military Spouse Preference you must upload the following:
As applicable, upload all required documents above to your profile under "My Job Applications" in the MCCS Careers application portal https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=72457&PostingSeq=1/.
STEP 6 - If applicable, upload a copy of your *Transition Assistance form and copy of ID card with "TA" stamped on front of card as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=72457&PostingSeq=1.
Transition Assistance Program: (May be requested for positions graded NF-3 below or equivalent) Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must upload all documents listed above in Step 6.
STEP 7 - Before you press "Submit Application", be sure all requested documents have been attached or uploaded.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes or add missing attachments. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/835879300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.