Duties
Serves as the Combat Power Preservation Branch Head for the Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) Directorate, Marine and Family Programs Division. Serves as one of four principal advisors to the Deputy Director, Total Fitness Directorate on executive level strategic planning for prevention, policies, reporting and accountability. Develops, monitors and implements guidance to assist with the operation of aspects related to prevention, such as; Suicide Prevention Capability (SPC), Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) and other prevention activities that contribute to the education and prevention of harmful behaviors across the Marine Corps. Provides expert guidance requiring professional knowledge of psychological/social work principles, theories, and methods and methodologies to behaviorally related problems and situations. Monitors accomplishment of goals for timelines and acceptability. Directly supervises employees.
Management
Serves as a recognized subject matter expert on strategic planning of organizational goals related to the development, monitoring and advancing of prevention programs. Develops operational guidelines for the full range of actions and standards for prevention programs within their area of responsibility.
Provides continuity and coordination expertise for prevention policies affecting personnel readiness policies (in coordination and collaboration with MCTF Operations Policy Specialist). Recommends adjustments to policies, programs, and projects to improve operations and efficiencies. Identifies problems, provides advice, guidance, options and recommended courses of action to improve programming and to achieve goals. Approves responses to Congressional inquiries, taskers, reports, field guidance and letters for soundness and consistency with law and policy.
As a key member of the leadership team, represents the MF Division as a subject matter expert on prevention, operations and strategic planning and integration, and on various Department of War (DoW)-wide/level committees, working groups and process action teams. Provides, expert presentations and briefings on all aspects of MCTF. Participates in phased milestones and final program reviews. Identifies program documentation requirements or procedures. Promotes and maintains communication and working relationships with federal, state and local government agencies.
Supervision
Supervises full performance level NAF directly and GS employees and Marine personnel indirectly to include assigning, distributing, evaluating work; coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees, approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions and performance reviews; recommending and administering discipline and incentive awards, approving timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment; and being alert to alcohol/drug abuse to take appropriate action. May assist with human capital strategic plans, succession management initiatives and civilian leader development.
Analysis and Evaluation
Exercises seasoned and analytical ability, judgment, and discretion and applies a thorough knowledge of prevention to continuously analyze outcome accuracy. In coordination with the Data Management team, analyzes data to evaluate results and trends to improve and identify the most effective approaches for prevention and intervention in areas of responsibility. Responds to audit requests for information to brief executive level personnel on programs Marine Corps wide.
Budgeting
Works with MCTF Operations team subject matter expert on the formulation of the operating budget for the program (each fiscal year). Establishes proactive controls based off OPS SME guidance to ensure budgetary objectives are met.
May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical workweek and work hours. May travel to complete work assignments.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications
A minimum of five years (5) of progressively responsible experience at both the Headquarters and field level throughout the Marine Corps that demonstrates expertise in prevention initiatives. Must have experience supervising professional counseling staff. Relevant education may be substituted for experience.
Skill to independently oversee day-to-day operation of an ongoing program of large scope and/or involving significant difficulty and responsibility that encompasses mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded. Knowledge of social services work, counseling services, psychosocial principles and theories, and group dynamics of military and individual systems to include knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault trauma, suicide prevention, and operational stress control and readiness (OSCAR). Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, policies, regulations, precedent-setting situations and overall Marine Corps goals and objectives pertaining to prevention programs. Ability to express self orally and in writing in a highly professional manner, sufficient to prepare and conduct briefings to an audience of high-ranking military and civilian dignitaries, to meet and work with diversified groups, individuals and organizations, and to compose written reports and material clearly, concisely and effectively.
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.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 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
*Resume that does not exceed 2 pages
**IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.
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.
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