PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, NF-04/RFT, CAMP BUTLER, OKINAWA, JAPAN Job in Camp Foster, Japan

Vacancy No. 72532 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $25.01 to $26.20 Grade 04 to 04
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/14/2025 Close Date 5/14/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Camp Foster, 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

JOB TITLE:        Marine and Family Program Specialist    
BUSINESS TITLE:    Personal Financial Management Specialist    
FLSA: Exempt
JOB SERIES:    0301                                   PAY LEVEL:  NF04

INTRODUCTION:
This position is within the Personal and Professional Development (P&PD)¿Resources Section, P&PD Branch, Marine Corps Community Services Division, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-MCB Camp Butler, Okinawa, Japan.  The incumbent is an integral part of the P&PD-Resources Program, providing services to emphasize personal financial responsibility and accountability by providing basic principles and practices of sound money management, consumer education programs, financial counseling, and information and referral services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, organizes, and implements a comprehensive personal financial management education, training and counseling program that emphasizes individual financial responsibility and accountability, along with increasing financial literacy of customer base.  Develops, schedules and conducts financial classes, workshops, and briefs on a wide spectrum of topics, to include programs that encompass the needs of the focus population: active duty personnel, retirees, family members and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians.  These include, but are not limited to: money and financial management, basic to advanced investing techniques/philosophies/vehicles, investment markets, home buying, car buying and leasing, consumer awareness, credit and debt management, identity theft, insurance scams, government benefit programs, payday loans, credit reports and credit report analysis, Social Security and retirement planning, Blended Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan/401K¿s, estate planning, wills and trusts, pre- and post-marital financial planning, Command Financial Specialist (CFS) and Noncommissioned Officers for Financial Fitness training courses.  Financial courses and workshops are conducted at all U.S. Navy (USN) and U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) installations on Okinawa.

Provides client assistance/non-clinical financial counseling by analyzing and defining client problems/issues, offering referrals for crisis intervention, making initial case assessment to analyze and assess individual financial concerns, and providing appropriate educational guidance in developing immediate and long-range financial plans.  Assists in disseminating information and education on commercial solicitation, which includes Truth-In-Lending, Payday Loans, and insurance scams.  Adheres to all applicable privacy acts.  Educates clients to clarify, identify, and prioritize goals and provide appropriate information, resources and referrals, along with practical knowledge to enable clients to make informed choices.  Provides mandatory training on a continuing basis for in-processing personnel.

May work with Staff Judge Advocate Legal Assistance, civilian lawyers and agencies in managing complex cases involving foreclosures, evictions, garnishments, and repossessions.  Community resources are used on behalf of client interest and in order to make appropriate referrals. 

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

  1. A bachelor's degree related to personal finance from a college or university accredited by the Department of Education and experience in financial counseling.  Master's degree is preferred. 
  2. The Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) certification is highly preferred.  PFM Specialists must obtain and maintain DoD/USMC approved financial counselor certification per DoD Instruction 1342.22, SECNAVINST 1740.4 AND Marine Corps Order 1700.37 within 2 years of hire.
  3. Must be able to participate in professional, continuing education in personal financial management to include USMC designated annual training and personal financial management program related educational events to maintain professional certification.
  4. Must be able to obtain a Status of Forces Agreement driver¿s license.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Extensive knowledge of DoD, USMC and USN Family Services/Support financial program goals and objectives to develop local short- and long-range program planning.
  2. Extensive technical knowledge concerning: personal financial management, debt and credit management, investing (individual retirement accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and college investments), stock markets, identity theft, insurance, Truth-in-Lending, government benefit programs, loans, credit reports, home buying and selling, car buying, selling and leasing, Social Security system, Blended Retirement System, retirement planning, Thrift Savings Plan/401K¿s, estate planning, wills, trusts, pre- and post-marital financial planning, consumer awareness topics, military pay issues, formulation of spending plans and automated banking procedures, which enables incumbent to facilitate the 40-hour CFS training and the 16-hour Noncommissioned Officers for Financial Fitness training courses, the financial portion of the Pre-Retirement Seminar and all additional courses and workshops as directed.
  3. Extensive technical knowledge related to financial counseling techniques (individual, premarital, marital and group).  Possess practical knowledge of people and the ability to relate to all segments of the military and civilian community.
  4. Documented ability to conduct briefings, workshops and training sessions, and to effectively communicate orally in a clear and concise manner at conferences, meetings, and training workshops.
  5. Skill and ability in communication methods to include using computer-based software, interacting with diverse groups, developing detailed and precise reports, using interviewing and listening skills to assess needs of customers, and to effectively develop educational and training materials.
  6. Knowledge of military lifestyle objectives of military family support programs, as well various social/community services agencies directly or indirectly related to the financial well-being of Service Members and their respective families.
  7. Proven success in a professional working environment working individually as well as in a team environment.

This activity is a drug-free workplace.  The use of illegal drugs by Nonappropriated Fund 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.

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.
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.
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.

Agency contact information

CAMP BUTLER MCCS
Address
CAMP BUTLER MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: NAF PERSONNEL OFFICER
FPO AP, 963735023
JPN

Next steps

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