PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BRANCH HEAD NF5 Job in Twentynine Palms, CA

Vacancy No. 71854 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $61.06 to $64.36 Grade 05 to 05
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/13/2025 Close Date 2/27/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Twentynine Palms, CA


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 the Program Manager and a recognized expert of the installation Personal and Professional Development Branch/Program; Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Community Services that includes oversight and management of:  operation of several facilities; full scope of complex programming; related services and supervision of financial, personnel and property resources and high visibility installation level programming consisting of:  policy development, planning, implementation of services and execution of  associated initiatives.  Independently oversees day-to-day operation of the full scope of programming that encompasses  mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency with characteristics that complicate operations such as:  wide dispersion of activities, various shifts of operations and/or a large and/or diverse population.  Monitors project activities to mitigate risks and maximize resources that can have effects on operations and large groups of people. 

Uses expertise in education and personal and professional development support services to provide oversight of and monitor:  transition support services, educational programming, and transition support resources.   Provides guidance on:  transition assistance support and training, lifelong learning programming and services, libraries, personal financial management training and counseling, Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program and resources, relocation assistance, family member education and assistance, and information and referral services and training. Provides expert level guidance on developing and providing responsive programming to support Active-Duty Members and eligible patrons in achieving positive self development goals. 

Management 

Serves as a Program Manager and recognized expert to independently oversee day-to-day operation of the ongoing Personal and Professional Development Program of large scope and/or involving significant diversity, difficulty and responsibility.  Develops operational guidelines for the full range of actions and standards for educational program operations when established guidelines have not been successful, do not apply or none are available.  Determines appropriate products or services for customers to define program scope, requirements and deliverables when groups have complex characteristics such as diverse social, economic or health problems or needs that require combined resources of many divisions and agencies with conflicting, overlapping and inconsistent requirements and objectives.  Develops, modifies or provides input to program plans providing best of current successful projects to stimulate development and improvement of programs.  Implements high visibility or complex program plans that significantly affect overall operation and credibility of Marine Corps Community Services objectives. Coordinates and integrates activities that require negotiation with representatives inside and outside the organization, and resolution of conflicts and controversial disputes over applicability of guidelines and operation of programs.  Manages, leads management of or administers project resources. 

Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks that can have far reaching effects on operations and/or on large groups of people.  Implements or maintains quality assurance processes.  Makes improvements, solves problems and takes corrective action when problems arise.  Provides expert presentations and briefings on all aspects of the installation Personal and Professional Development program.  Participates in phased, milestone and final program reviews.  Identifies program documentation requirements and procedures.  Develops and implements program marketing plans. 

Continuously assesses program operations.  Monitors progress toward organizational goals and evaluates and makes adjustments to improve the program.  Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations to improve programming. Stays abreast of current methods, metrics, tools and techniques.  Recommends new approaches designed to make desirable changes in program administration and operation based on personal knowledge of personal and professional development and personal evaluation of pending needs, trends and resources.  Organizes work, sets priorities and determines resources requirements.  Determines short- and long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.  Coordinates with other organizations to accomplish goals.  Monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. 

Identifies, analyzes, specifies, designs and manages functional and infrastructure requirements to include translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches.  Establishes methods and tools to conduct risk assessment. 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree in personal and professional development, education or a related field appropriate to the work of the 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 skill 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.  A Master's level degree in related field is preferred.  Knowledge of and experience that demonstrates skill to serve as a Program Manager and a recognized expert to independently oversee day-to-day operation of a personal and professional development /education program of large scope and/or involving significant difficulty and responsibility that encompasses:  mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency.  Skill to: develop operational guidelines for a full range of actions and standards for program operations when established guidelines have not been successful, do not apply or none are available; determine appropriate products or services to define program scope, requirements and deliverables when customers have complex characteristics or needs; coordinate operations that require combined resources of many divisions and local agencies with conflicting, overlapping and inconsistent requirements and objectives; 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; monitor project activities and resources to mitigate risks that can have far reaching affects on operations and/or on large groups of people.  Skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work.  Expertise in transition assistance support and training, lifelong learning programming and services, libraries, personal financial management training and counseling, Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program and resources, relocation assistance, family member education and assistance, and information and referral service. 

Additional information

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.

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.

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.

IF APPLICABLE, INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

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: 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=71854&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 (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please include the below list of required documents with your application:

  1. Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
  2. If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
  3. If you are an Active Duty Service member who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver.  

Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email plmsppd@usmc.mil.

Agency contact information

TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS
Address
TWENTY NINE PALMS MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER
TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92278
USA

Next steps

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