About this role
Job SummaryMarine 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.
QualificationsBASIC REQUIREMENT: A bachelor's degree is required in the areas of business, education, counseling, psychology, human resource management, or behavioral sciences, OR an appropriate combination of education and 3 years of experience that demonstrates the skills to provide instruction and guidance in transition, career or educational counseling, interviews, salary negotiations, and resume writing. (A minimum of a bachelor's degree in the above subject areas is preferred.) Must be able to commute to various camps. Travel is required to attend meetings, conferences, training seminars, and to facilitate workshops. Knowledge of private and public sector hiring procedures, employment services, and employment displacement of transitioning military and family members. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated skills and/or experience in providing one-on-one career/academic counseling, interviewing, resume writing, and job coaching, assisting clients with a wide variety of backgrounds to develop long-range career goals, ability to recognize their portable skills, identify opportunities for enhancing their employability, and providing assistance for an effective job search. At least 1 year of public speaking experience and one-on-one counseling experience Demonstrated skill in workshop/seminar facilitation, and the ability to conduct research, develop lesson materials, evaluate the effectiveness of a training course and implement changes to meet participants needs. Ability to implement and evaluate the TRP/FMEAP independently, including collecting and compiling statistical information, following regulations and policies, marketing programs to the local community, and providing TRP/FMEAP services to clients. Must be able to maintain a Tier 3 (Secret Clearance) in order to complete assigned duties that require access to classified information. This position has been designated as a position of trust. The incumbent must be eligible for a Tier 3 (Secret Clearance) background investigation to satisfy IT Level II designation. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation. 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.
Major DutiesNONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Marine and Family Program Specialist BUSINESS TITLE: Transition Specialist FLSA: Exempt JOB SERIES: 0301 PAY LEVEL: NF-04 INTRODUCTION: This position is located with the Transition Readiness Program (TRP) , Personal and Professional Development (P&PD) Branch, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) Division, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-MCB Camp Butler (MCIPAC-MCBB), Okinawa, Japan. Marine Corps Order 1700.31 references the TRP and Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP). All references to TRP and FMEAP align under the TRP. This position requires travel to all camps on Okinawa. The primary purpose of this position is to plan, implement, and administer TRP/FMEAP services for patrons on Okinawa. Patrons are separating/retiring Service Members; their dependent family members over the age of 16; military retirees; Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees; and members of the general public who may be eligible for TRP/FMEAP services. Direct patron services include Individual Transition Counseling, long-range career goals development; identifying portable skills and opportunities for enhancing employability; providing career coaching services for an effective job search; resume/employment applications; and delivering transitioning services briefs. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitates TRP/FMEAP services at an independent location. Provides in-depth transition and career coaching assistance to Service Members and their dependents within 2 years of retirement eligibility or within 1 year of military separation. Provides career coaching services for other patrons of DoD activities. Conducts detailed program evaluations, makes recommendations to management, and implements approved changes regarding TRP/FMEAP methods, approaches, or procedures. Conducts pre-separation counseling to establish required pathways after considering the results of assessments, transition plans, and post-separation goals. Serves as the primary point of contact for each assigned command Unit Transition Coordinator. Facilitates congressionally mandated transition programs, including Pre-Retirement/Transition Readiness Seminar, and arranges for appropriate subject matter expert speakers. Designs, coordinates, conducts, and evaluates workshops and seminars on specific job skills such as federal, state and local government employment applications; resume writing; interviewing techniques; salary negotiation; networking; and achieving a professional image. Works independently or with P&PD staff to enhance course curricula and prepares resource materials. Organizes and implements initiatives such as special events and job fairs. Utilizes Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Word to gather specific statistics regarding patron count, feedback, and employment trends and reports information to intermediate command. Identifies problem areas, trends, and significant program accomplishments on a continuous basis. Prepares information, reports, correspondence, and other written materials.RequirementsEVALUATIONS: