MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING DIRECTOR/NF4 Job in New Orleans, LA

Vacancy No. 71160 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 Grade 03 to 03
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 12/18/2024 Close Date 1/15/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
New Orleans, LA


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

Serve as the Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) Director within Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) with staff cognizance over MCFTB functions, including: Readiness and Deployment Support Training; Family Readiness Program Training; Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills, (L.I.N.K.S.) training; LifeSkills training and education; Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO); and Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP). Oversee administration, management, coordination, development, and execution of all MCFTB services. Reports to the MCCS Director or designated representative.

Serve as primary point of contact and advisor to higher-level management on the operation, evaluation and improvement of functional effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency of MCFTB activities. Organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements. Serve as the Accounting Officer (AO) and is responsible for all purchasing requirements for MCFTB. Maintain accurate and complete records documenting each program presented to include, but not limited to length of presentation, number of and demographics of participants, and participant evaluations.

Serve as the liaison between commanders, Deployment Readiness Coordinators (DRC), Uniformed Readiness Coordinators (URC), and other Marine and Family Programs/ MCCS divisions for all MCFTB functions to ensure training provided by MCFTB is in compliance with the Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) and MCFTB policy. 

As tasked, coordinate family readiness support activities, monitor deployment cycles and possible military contingency plans, and coordinate training to support deployment preparations. Work in conjunction with DRC/URC to mitigate challenges and issues with Marines and families in a proactive manner.

Serve as a subject matter expert in all aspects related to training under the MCFTBs portfolio of training and educational opportunities. Conduct quality assurance checks on all trainers to ensure trainers are effective, professional, and meet the established Marine Corps standards of training. May coordinate and/or conduct training within MCFTB.

Actively promote MCFTB through marketing, community outreach, and collaboration with other constituents of the command to ensure MCFTB continues to meet the needs of Marines, Sailors, Families, and command teams. Provide feedback to Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), MCFTB for needs assessments and to establish goals for the program in concurrence with the specific needs of MARFORRES.

Manages the Yellow Ribbon Program for Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) by planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing the MARFORRES Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) in accordance with MARFORRES policy and guidelines. Coordinates with Major Subordinate Commands and unit leadership and Deployment Readiness Coordinators to schedule events relating to the Pre-Mobilization, Mobilization, and Post-Deployment Reintegration, placing special emphasis to the Marines and Family Members needs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule to include weekend and nighttime family briefs/programs. Must be able to travel in order to support MCTFB functions.

Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

BACHELOR¿S DEGREE from an accredited college or university in a related field appropriate to the work of position AND FOUR YEARS of experience in the occupation, or a related field or work area, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skills equivalent to that gained in the above, OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above.

The following is required: Professional knowledge to evaluate military life conditions impacting personal and family readiness of Marines and their families and support systems existing in public and private sectors. Excellent organizational and communication skills (oral and written). Knowledge of military structure and protocol; executive management and leadership skills at a level to effectively plan, coordinate and direct MCFTB services and operations; a thorough knowledge of business practices, economic principles and ability to analyze trends and make improvements; knowledge of military life, family dynamics, separation, effects of deployments, and ability to assess needs, measure effectiveness and make improvements; skills to deal effectively with social, family and individual problem situations; ability to deal effectively with superiors, subordinates, vendors, and the public. Must be able to give briefs in various settings to senior leadership and a variety of audiences. Skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work.

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.

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

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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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/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=71160&PostingSeq=1

STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY)

A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, 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=71160&PostingSeq=1to be considered. Applications received without college transcripts (if using education) will be ineligible for consideration.

Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.

NOTE: 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 answers submitted by any applicant. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 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=71160&PostingSeq=1

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: 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=71160&PostingSeq=1

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.

Agency contact information

MARFORRES
Phone
504/697-7280
Fax
504/697-9774
Email
smb_mfr_nafhr@usmc.mil
Address
MARFORRES
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
MARINE FORCES RESERVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
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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