CYP PROGRAM SPECIALIST NF4 Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. 70375 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/8/2024 Close Date 10/22/2024
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Locations:
Quantico, VA


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 subject matter expert on matters affecting children, youth and teens and their families.  Supports the Child Youth and Teen, Compliance Supervisor in regulatory compliance requirements for Children Youth and Teen Program and senior subject matter expert (SME) over Marine Corps Children Youth and Teen program compliance in the Family Care Branch, Marine and Family Programs Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Department, Headquarters Marine Corps.  Provides support for an established inspection program to monitor and maintain compliance of facilities and programs that include: child development centers, school age care programs, family child care programs, youth and teen programs, youth sports programs, and resource and referral services in accordance with Marine Corps, Department of Defense and established standards related to the nature of work and governmental requirements.

Serves as a recognized regulatory compliance expert within the Children Youth and Teen Program to independently review and ensure approval or disapproval of program compliance plans;  analyze and develop proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program compliance requirements; develop new and revised compliance procedures and standards to incorporate provisions that affect operating activities and requirements; conduct review of the administration and compliance of the program, and provide advice.                                                                                                                            

Independently completes project studies and carries out onsite reviews to ensure CYTP is within compliance.  May develop and revise guideline material such as statements of policy and model compliance procedures for use by agency officials, or other public organizations as guides to revise policies and procedures, develop program plans and proposals to meet federal requirements.

Obtains factual information to:  provide information, explain regulatory and legal requirements, and negotiate agreements to correct inadequacies revealed in the evaluation process. 

Incumbent reports to the Supervisory CYTP Compliance Specialist. Discusses matters involving: difficult technical problems, application of new or questionable techniques and methods, clarification with the Supervisory CYTP Compliance Specialist.  Provides technical assistance in areas assigned to field level staff on matters related to CYT Program delivery. 

Develops regulatory compliance related briefings and briefs supervisors and base level personnel on activities and program requirements. Prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals.  Prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, point papers and slide presentations for use by management officials.   Completes special projects as directed.  Develops and conducts CYT program training for installation representatives.  Develops and presents training agendas, and researches and selects training topics. Drafts proposed changes to Marine Corps CYTP directives and compliance guidance.

Maintains extensive contact with field level staff,  other program specialists and officials of other related agencies and organizations to:  resolve problems, advise on and render technical assistance in areas such as:  changes or improvements in program objectives, utilizing facilities and staff, redirecting programs to provide more efficient and effective service. 

Develops and analyzes data to be used in preparing analytical and interpretative reports and guides of program operation.  Selects pertinent techniques for data collection to identify aspects of successful program operations.  Selects successful methods and techniques used by other local officials (federal, state, local) and adapts and extends methods and techniques into new patterns to solve problems. 

Participates in planning for and attending conferences, meetings and other relevant activities as designated by Program Manager.  May present information at local, regional, state and national conferences/forums on Marine Corps CYTP initiatives.

This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.

Performs additional duties as assigned. 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Bachelor¿s Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education or a related field appropriate to the work of position AND three years of experience that demonstrates skill to serve as a recognized expert to support day-to-day operation that encompasses: mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above. Three years experience working with DoD Child and Youth programs is highly preferred. 

Skill to propose operational guidelines for program operations and facilities when established guidelines have not been successful, do not apply or none are available; program scope, requirements and deliverables that require combined resources of many divisions and agencies; develop, modify or provide best of current successful projects to stimulate development and improvement of programs; implement high visibility or complex program plans that significantly affect overall operation and credibility of the agency to meet objectives; coordinate and integrate project activities that require negotiation and resolution of conflicts and controversial disputes over applicability of guidelines and operation of programs; monitor project activities and resources to mitigate risks that can have far reaching affects on operations and/or on large groups of people.

Knowledge of and ability to conduct high level analytics regarding program and statistical information to recommend solutions or appropriate action to improve efficiency and effectiveness.  Skill in oral and written communication to prepare and present recommendations, solutions and presentations.  Ability to maintain high tempo production and manage multiple requirements.  Skill to coordinate and interact with numerous activities, and various echelons both within and outside the Marine Corps.   

Knowledge of Department of Defense, Secretary of the Navy, and Marine Corps regulations and policies regarding military children, youth and teen programming.  Knowledge of Federal, State and local child health education, social service, fire, safety and health, resource and referral services, school age child care, contract, hourly and interagency initiatives. Satisfactory completion of a background checks in accordance with IAW PL 101-647 to include a NACI. 

Additional information

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.

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
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.
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Benefits

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

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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.

Required Documents

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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: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  Applications with photos will not be accepted for this 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.

Agency contact information

BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Address
BUSINESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
DIVISION
3044 CATLIN AVE
QUANTICO, VA 22134-5003
USA
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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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