Personal & Professional Development Program Manager NF5

Department of the Navy

U.S. Marine Corps

QUANTICO MCCS

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.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to Public

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, voluntary education programs and services, personal financial management training and counseling, Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program and resources, relocation assistance, family member employment 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.

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. Develops minimum standards governing the program, policy, procedures and personnel. Directly addresses matters involving difficult technical problems, application of new or questionable techniques and methods and matters needing clarification with the higher-level supervisor for further explanation and negotiation with the Director. Explains regulatory and legal requirements relevant to problem situations. Develops minimum standards. Formulates, administers and monitors the operating budget for the Personal and Professional Development program.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

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.

Knowledge of & 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 effects 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, voluntary education programs and services, personal financial management training and counseling, Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) program and resources, relocation assistance, family member employment assistance, and information and referral service. Supervises NF4 full performance level employees

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.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

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