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.
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Duties
Serves as a Prevention Program Specialist at the CSACC/SACC of MCAS Cherry Point NC. Serves as the primary advisor for oversight and development of various substance abuse prevention training and education programs to include research of unit level operations; critical assessment and training evaluation processes and procedures, development and conduct of training curricula that provides specific and measurable learning objectives. Coordinates the implementation of evidenced-based prevention programs utilizing coalitions and Marine Corps Structure. Reviews and initiate use of social media outlets to reach and educate as many Marines as possible regarding the misuse and abuse of mood-altering substances. Serves as subject matter expert for functional alcohol/substance abuse prevention training and programming. Independently conducts reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of program plans and materials; analyzes and develops proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program resources and requirements; develops new and revised operating procedures and standards to incorporate provisions that affect operating activities and requirements; conducts review of the administration and operation of the program and provides advice. Independently ensures program operation to develop and revise guidelines and training materials and model operating procedures for use; implement program plans and proposals to meet program requirements and provide program support to improve and sustain the capabilities of commanders, Marines, and family members to prevent problems that detract from unit performance and readiness, and aid in coping successfully with the Marine Corps lifestyle. Develops, coordinates, and submits alcohol/substance abuse prevention plans and policy recommendations to include plans and policies that reflect the relationship of chemical dependency such as: alcohol abuse, family problems (including family violence), suicide, sexual assault, combat operations stress, financial problems, and other problems that detract from unit performance and readiness. Reviews, modifies, develops, and implements alcohol/substance abuse prevention and intervention educational training programs ensuring training and support capabilities are timely, relevant to commanders' needs, flexible, sustainable in execution, and thoroughly coordinated with Headquarters and field personnel. Conducts presentations and delivers education and training using a variety of techniques and methods on alcohol/substance abuse prevention to the military community to include Substance Abuse Control Officers. Mentors field trainers and Conducts Train-The-Trainer sessions for potential trainers on how to present effective illicit drug use and alcohol abuse prevention trainings. Reviews, develops, recommends, and monitors measures of effectiveness for alcohol/substance abuse prevention capabilities and training to ensure that Marine Corps training requirements are executed appropriately, and program needs are met. Recommends and monitors budgeting for the assigned training program area. Prepares and provides reports on financial status of expenses, training attendance/usage, training plans offered and other related information as required. Attends conferences and meetings. Prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals. Prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, information papers, and slide presentations for use by management officials. Provides on-going technical assistance to field units, and others as required, to improve and sustain alcohol/substance abuse prevention capabilities to include assistance with case management system software and collection procedures. Plans a public relations campaign for alcohol/substance abuse efforts to include submitting written articles for publication such as newsletters, making personal contacts, and developing a plan of action with the public affairs officers, program managers, and other concerned agencies. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours (to include weekends as necessary). Performs other related duties as assigned.
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EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications
Master¿s Degree in a Behavioral Health field is highly preferred. Bachelor¿s Degree in a Behavioral Health field appropriate to Substance Abuse Prevention is required AND three years of experience that demonstrates extensive knowledge of alcohol/substance abuse prevention. Ability to act as a responsible point of contact to ensure development of the alcohol/substance abuse prevention and intervention program to include research of operations; critical assessment and training evaluation processes and procedures, and development and conduct of training curricula that provides specific and measurable learning objectives. Must have comprehensive knowledge of alcohol/substance abuse prevention, substance abuse treatment programs and its effects on people. Skill to: establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain confidence and cooperation of supervisors and managers to accept proposals on complex issues; organize and communicate effectively orally and in writing at briefings and training sessions, with VIP's, media representatives and in professional conferences and training workshops to encourage understanding and acceptance of programming. Skill to review, modify, develop, and implement alcohol/substance abuse prevention and intervention educational training programs that are timely, relevant to military commanders' needs, flexible and sustainable in execution. Skill to conduct presentations and deliver education and training using a variety of techniques and methods on alcohol/substance abuse prevention. Skill to prepare and obtain training materials used in alcohol/substance abuse prevention programs to include lesson plans, resource guides, films, and other sources of information. Knowledge of the Marine Corps Drug Testing Program (DTP), Alcohol and Drug Management Information Tracking System (ADMITS), Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Lab (FTDTL), and/or related drug testing programs and management information systems, office automation systems and processes, computer applications, principles, and techniques. Knowledge of computers to input and retrieve data, process documents through word processing, graphics and spreadsheets. Ability to plan and organize events and activities. Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations as they pertain to alcohol/substance abuse. Knowledge of operating procedures of substance abuse treatment, drug testing, prevention, and command inspection programs. Knowledge of the military structure and environment preferred. REQUIRED: Assessment Questions (preferred as the last page of your resume). To be considered, applicants are required to respond to Assessment Questions as a part of your resume, with each question labeled to coincide with paragraphs below (a, b, c, etc.). Assessment Questions are the specific characteristics, gained through experience that candidates must possess in order to perform the major duties of the position. Qualified applicants will be evaluated on the degree to which they answer the Assessment Questions shown below. a.) Explain your skills and abilities in developing, presenting and maintaining alcohol and substance abuse education programs that are relevant, timely, flexible, and sustainable. b.) Knowledge of administrative procedures necessary to satisfy record keeping requirements, maintain and report monthly metrics , as well as market substance abuse prevention efforts. c.) Describe your knowledge of the Marine Corps culture and ethos, rank structure, directive system and local chain of command. d.) Describe your knowledge of MCCS and explain why its mission is important to the Marines, Sailors and their families. e.) Describe the quality-of-life programs you are familiar with that MCCS provides to the Marines, Sailors and their families. f.) Describe how your abilities and personality can add value to MCCS. BEFORE YOU PRESS ¿SUBMIT APPLICATION¿ BE SURE ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING REQUIRED ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ATTACHED OR UPLOADED.
Benefits
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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
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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.
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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: www.usmc-mccs.org/careers 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. How to apply successfully! Preferred Method #1: If you choose to apply by uploading a resume, before uploading your resume, be sure to include the required Assessment Question responses, labeled A, B, C, etc… (these are located in the Qualifications section of this posting) as the last page of your resume labeled: Resume-Job Title-Job #. Preferred Method #2: If you choose to apply by copying and pasting resume text, be sure to include the required Assessment Question responses, labeled A, B, C, etc… (located in the Qualifications section of this posting) at the conclusion of your resume information titled: Assessment Questions-Job Title-Job #. Method #3: If you choose to apply without using a resume, you must include responses to the required Assessment Questions in this job posting as an attachment to your profile under “My Career Tools”. Please name the file “Assessment Questions-Job Title-Job #”. The application process does not include a designated section for providing your responses, and you will not be prompted by the system to answer or upload your Assessment Questions. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSE COPIES—UPLOAD AS AN ATTACHMENT TO YOUR PROFILE UNDER “MY CAREER TOOLS” www.usmc-mccs.org/careers. PRIOR MILITARY COPIES OF DD214--UPLOAD AS AN ATTACHMENT TO YOUR PROFILE UNDER “MY CAREER TOOLS” www.usmc-mccs.org/careers. TRANSCRIPT COPIES--UPLOAD AS AN ATTACHMENT TO YOUR PROFILE UNDER “MY CAREER TOOLS” www.usmc-mccs.org/careers. BEFORE YOU PRESS “SUBMIT APPLICATION” BE SURE ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING REQUIRED ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ATTACHED OR UPLOADED.
Next steps
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.
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