DEPUTY DIRECTOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS NF04 RFT WWH Job in Iwakuni, Japan

Vacancy No. 73149 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $85,000.00 to $97,000.00 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/24/2025 Close Date 6/23/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Iwakuni, Japan


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

Monitors, directs, and administers policies, programs, and goals for division operations including but not limited to clubs, food courts, commercial recreation activities, retail stores, and direct & indirect services.  Assists the MCCS Chief of Business Operations in developing strong local strategies and official business positions for relay to local MCCS & command leadership, as well as other regional MCCS elements. Provides strong managerial leadership that outlines clear operational guidance, possesses dynamic vision, adheres to systematic planning principles, utilizes sound budgeting practices, and ensures the effective execution of strategic plans for all assigned sections.

Using a proactive leadership approach, the incumbent will be required to provide effective direction to assigned staff that clearly communicates the vision for the overall business, allows for collaborative input from assigned Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and ensures effective coordination between internal/external MCCS departments.  Will be required to effectively lead, guide, mentor, coach and when necessary, discipline assigned staff.  Develops long range plans in conjunction with internal operating directives, and exercises internal personnel management authorities as delegated by the higher-level supervisor with regard to subordinate supervisors and employees in the office.

Plan, organizes work, and manages internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economies.  Prepares internal office financial plans and related records and reports, and exercises authority on approved budget.  Monitors programs on a regular basis, and initiates corrective action to ensure support of operating programs of MCCS.  Manages new property resources and may provide direction on facility renovations and improvements.  As a senior administrative and technical advisor is responsible for the development and implementation of business proposals.  Directs expansion, relocation or discontinuation of services or activities consistent with requirements and programmed objectives. Incumbent also provides direction in creating measurement and forecasting models in order to monitor and predict the organization's financial and operating performance and for correcting failed business strategies in order to maintain a competitive advantage.

Directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors supervises employees, counsels and trains employees, schedules and directs work, and appraises work performance. Approves or disapproves leave, and personnel actions. Must be alert to substance abuse and take appropriate action. Effectively supports the Marine Corps Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment policies, and ensures compliance with fire, safety, and other environmental issues and programs. Maintains and enforces security of funds, merchandise, supplies and equipment to preclude or minimize the potential for fraud, waste, and abuse.

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.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

  1. Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration or a related field and/or four years of experience that demonstrates executive management skills involving planning, coordinating, and directing corporate financial strategies.
  2. Experience in developing business program plans and using market demographics and effective metric analysis to determine the success of established business programs.
  3. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.   
  4. Must be pro-active in supervising multiple operations simultaneously in a fast paced and fluid work environment.
  5. Ability to lead and direct a dynamic business operation using commonly accepted business practices for budgeting, payroll management, manpower distribution, material acquisition, and resource allocation.
  6. Experience that reflects an ability to effectively lead, guide, mentor, coach and when necessary, discipline assigned staff.

The incumbent of this position participates substantially through decision or exercise of significant judgment in taking official action for:  contracting or procurement, administering or monitoring federally conferred financial or operational benefits, regulating, or auditing a non-federal entity, or other activities in which final decision making or action may have a direct and substantial economic impact on the interests of the organization. Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE Form 450 (Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report) upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, updated 17 Nov 2011.

Additional information

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.

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.
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.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

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:

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 (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.

Required Documents:

*Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.

*If prior/retiring military, DD214 Member Copy/Statement of Service

*PCS Orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) OR Sponsor's

Letter of Employment 

(Civilian)

*If you have prior federal employment, please submit your most recent Personnel Action   Report (PAR), SF-50, SF3434, SF2545, or paperwork that is equivalent to the others listed.

LEGAL IMMIGRATION STATUS RESPONSIBILITY

**NOTE (1) In regards to your current legal residence status in Japan, it is your responsibility to maintain legal residence status and take necessary steps to retain a current Visa up until you are employed with MCCS and issued SOFA status.

**NOTE (2) For applicants with Japanese permanent residency status; in accordance with USFJI 36-2611, para. 4.2.2.1., the individual is not entitled to acquire double residency status in Japan. SOFA status will be granted once you take an action to relinquish Japanese permanent residency.

Agency contact information

IWAKUNI MCCS
Address
IWAKUNI MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN PERSONNEL OFFICER
FPO AP, 96310-9001
JPN

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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.