DEPUTY DIRECTOR MARINE & FAMILY PROGRAMS, NF-0301-05 Job in Jacksonville, NC

Vacancy No. 71484 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $56.16 to $56.16 Grade 05 to 05
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/14/2025 Close Date 1/21/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Jacksonville, NC


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

What to Expect

  • Assists in the development, management, coordination and execution of a broad range of Marine & Family Programs for all commands and tenant organizations aboard Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune.  
  • Assists with staff cognizance and oversight on technical aspects of the program over the major program areas of Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS):  Family Readiness, Family Care, Personal & Professional Development, and Behavioral Health to include the Focus Project. 
  • Assists with coordinating and integrating a number of complex programs of professional, technical, managerial, and administrative work, which directly affects the well-being of appropriated and nonappropriated personnel and mission readiness of a multi-mission military installation.  
  • Assists in managing the development of policy changes in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated changes, state or federal. 
  • Assists in planning, organizing work, and managing internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economies.  
  • Assists in developing and managing substantial appropriated and nonappropriated fund budgets for the Division.  
  • Reviews monthly financial reports to adjust spending, as needed.  
  • Analyzes programs on a regular basis, and prompts initiation of corrective action to ensure support of operating programs of MCCS.  
  • Assists in overseeing the management of new property resources and may provide advice on facility renovations and improvements.  
  • Assists in developing long range plans in conjunction with internal operating directives, and exercises internal personnel management authorities as delegated by the MCCS Director.  Directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors supervises employees.  
  • Counsels and trains employees, schedules and directs work, appraises work performance, approves or disapproves leave, and personnel actions.  
  • Effectively supports the Marine Corps Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment policies, and ensures compliance with fire, safety, and other environmental issues and programs.  
  • Oversees maintenance and enforcement of the security of resources and develops procedures to minimize the potential for fraud, waste and abuse. 
  • Develops and ensures implementation of an activity safety program in accordance with the Base Safety Program.  May conduct safety meetings.  Advises employees of available safety regulations, instructions, materials, and equipment.  Promptly reports workplace accidents to the Human Resources Office.  Ensures that safety training is provided to employees.  Complies with OSHA standards and takes action to correct unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.  Ensures employees understand safety infractions that can result in disciplinary actions and follows through with appropriate action.    
  • This is a white-collar position in which occasional lifting up to 20lbs may be required.  
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

  • Five years' experience that demonstrates executive management and leadership skills at a level to effectively assist in planning and coordinating Marine & Family Programs operations.  
  • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in related field leading to a Bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university is required.  
  • Skills to manage rapidly expanding programs.  
  • Ability to resolve or negotiate a variety of sensitive problem situations.   
  • Ability to effectively communicate and deal effectively with senior military and civilian officials.  
  • A thorough knowledge of business practices, economic principles and ability to analyze trends and make improvements.  
  • Knowledge of budgetary principles to include preparation, execution and the ability to analyze trends and initiate appropriate actions.  
  • Knowledge of military life and the resulting issues affecting military families and their lifestyles.

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.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx

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 Tier 1 (T1) Level Background Check Investigation. 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. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.

Vacancies may be filled by methods other than internal competitive procedures when it appears that the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources. To be considered for non-competitive appointment (e.g. transfer eligible or reinstatement eligible) you must list your current/former highest previous permanent grade held as a regular part-time or full-time department of defense non-appropriated fund employee.

CONTACT US:

For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to vacancies.lejeune@usmc-mccs.org or contact us at (910) 451- JOBS (5627)Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.

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

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. You must include employer, position title, position start date (mm/yyyy) and end date (mm/yyyy), pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed.

Internship and volunteer positions listed must also include the start date month and year (mm/yyyy) and end date month and year (mm/yyyy).

There is an education requirement Step 3 must also be completed 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=71484&PostingSeq=1/

STEP 3 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED)

A degree from an accredited college/university is required for this position (or US equivalency evaluation). For consideration, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, 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=71484&PostingSeq=1/. Applications received without college transcripts will be ineligible for consideration.

STEP 4 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy 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=71484&PostingSeq=1/.

STEP 5 - 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 return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account.

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

Agency contact information

MCCS LEJEUNE-NEW RIVER
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MCCS LEJEUNE-NEW RIVER
MCCS LEJEUNE-NEW RIVER
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
CAMP LEJEUNE, NC 28547
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.


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