Duties
This position is in the Personal and Professional Development (P&PD) Branch; Marine and Family Programs; Marine Corps Community Services. The purpose of the Career Services Specialist is to perform a full range of career coaching duties and advisement in the areas of employment, education, vocational/technical programs, and credentialing. The purpose of the Career Services Specialist (Transition Readiness Program (TRP) Advisor) is to perform a full range of career coaching duties and advisement in the areas of employment, education, vocational/technical programs, and credentialing. The incumbent is a member of the Transition Readiness Program (TRP) that assists military members as they transition to civilian life.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists in the development of plans for current and projected programs to achieve goals and objectives. Collects, verifies, and adjusts data from diverse sources and performs qualitative analysis. Prepares reports and input for budgets. Research information on local and national career, education and/or recruitment processes and standards, and labor market trends and produces supporting materials for distribution to clients. Organizes special events, such as job and career fairs and facilitates and/or supports all other assigned activities and events. Promotes awareness of the programs through targeted outreach efforts, including marketing campaigns, informational sessions, and networking events, aimed at increasing visibility and understanding of the available services. Utilizes and maintains systems of outreach strategies and community partnerships in an effort to ensure widest utilization of programs, standard operating procedures, and methods of technology-based service delivery models. Assists in the establishment and maintenance of relationships with corporate industry personnel, small businesses, local chambers of commerce, state employment services, universities, and private employment agencies to develop a network of potential employment opportunities for clients. Collaborates with employers to cultivate job opportunities, foster strategic partnerships and professional relationships to assist clients in achieving their professional goals. Maintains continuous communication with military members to assist with their completion of the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) requirements in support of their post-separation goals as well as Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) leadership and management, branches of the DoD, external agencies and inter-agency partners, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to collaborate and provide continuity of services through referrals and warm handovers and to support activities and events.
Executes HQMC established data collection, reporting processes and procedures. Documents and reports services provided, and support rendered. Supports program evaluation efforts; participates in the Inspector General of the Marine Corps' (IGMC) Comprehensive Command Inspections (CCI), prepares reports, after-action requirements, and follow-on support for all assigned unit-level inspections through the Commanding General's Inspection Program (CGIP). Recommends corrective actions and supports follow-up inspections. Supports and participates in the Marine Corps Family Program (MCFP) Certification; participates in MCFP Certification interviews and observations as requested. Evaluates and interprets data to identify and clarify issues and concerns; conducts, organizes, and provides program analysis to ensure functional needs are met for programs and services.
Provides individualized instruction, advice, and guidance to assist the clients with their completion of the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and Individual Transition Plan (ITP) in support of their post-separation goals. Advises clients on the development of skills required by employers and provides information on the entrance requirements to colleges, universities, and vocational/technical institutions. Coaches clients with completion of the individualized Initial Counseling (IC) and Capstone Review and properly documents their completion on the DD Form 2648 eForm.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Education, Counseling, Business or Human Resource Management or related field is required AND minimum of three years' experience directly related to, career planning, employment services, or direct advisement of students. Master's degree is highly preferred.
Expert ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing and in person with various levels of technical, professional, management and administrative personnel. Must also have skills to organize and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Expert ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact, diplomacy, emotional intelligence, confidentiality, and overall professionalism. Must be able to incorporate and rapidly adapt to changing facets, priorities, and procedures.
Comprehensive knowledge of the administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the administration of the career services to include knowledge of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Marine Corps program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating program accomplishments. In depth knowledge of IGMC functional area checklist process and execution.
Highly proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software suites. Knowledge of management and automated information systems, and software applications.
Knowledge of personal and professional development requirements and program execution. Expert ability to ascertain needs from clients and provide appropriate guidance. Knowledge and experience of career coaching, career development and advising techniques to support reintegration, education, and workforce development of clients. Ability to interpret self-assessment results and determine client compatibility and requirements for post-transition goals. Ability to understand workforce standards and labor market trends. Ability to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information and assess and measure the organizations' and other serviced populations' trends, concerns, and needs. Thorough knowledge of employment matters and principles.
Knowledge of and expert ability to evaluate, plan, and deliver training in both classroom and online settings to a wide variety of audiences. Knowledge of and ability to use current education practices in career advisement.
Must be able obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
IAW with MCO 1700.31 and all subsequent updates, must possess the Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) credential, through the National Career Development Association, or ability to obtain and maintain credential within two years of employment.
Measures of Effectiveness: To ensure that all employees are working in a way that aligns with our mission and values, in addition to yearly goals, performance against the following critical elements will be reviewed during the Performance Management Process:
- All employees: Work Quality, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills.
- Managers: In addition to the above, Coaching, Managing & Developing Staff and Leadership & Communication.
Additional information
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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.
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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.
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• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
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• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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