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
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Educational Technician
BUSINESS TITLE: Wellness Educator
FLSA : Nonexempt
JOB SERIES: 1702 PAY LEVEL: NF-03
INTRODUCTION: Community Services (MCCS) Division of Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler. The purpose of this position is to serve as a creditable source and advisor to the Health Promotion Wellness Director as well as provide Health and Wellness services across MCB Butler. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts comprehensive health screenings that include: height; weight; cholesterol, blood sugar and blood pressure measurements; body composition assessment; health risk appraisals; cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and strength testing. Provides health-related training and education to service members, family members, retirees, MCCS employees and other authorized patrons through scheduled training classes, seminars, clinics, and other community events. The incumbent functions as a resource for questions and concerns pertaining to health and fitness. Aids in and works closely with the U.S. Naval Hospital, American Red Cross, and other agencies to promote health and fitness activities. Provides educational briefs, classes, health fairs, and one-on-one consultations to patrons seeking health, wellness, and/or generalized nutrition counseling in order to enhance overall human performance, maintain mission readiness, disease prevention, and support healthy lifestyles. Maintains patron usage data reports. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: - Knowledge of the basic principles of health and wellness through a four-year undergraduate program in an accredited college or university. Degree must be in one of the following fields: Public Health (2) Health Promotion (3) Health Education (4) School of Health (5) Community Health (6) Dietetics (7) Food and Nutrition (8) Nutrition Sciences (9) Community Nutrition (10) Public Health Nutrition (11) Human Nutrition (12) Exercise Science (13) Exercise Physiology (14) Kinesiology (15) Human Performance (16) Nursing.
- Minimum one year of experience in public health field that demonstrated the ability to apply the principle of said field.
- Shall possess or be eligible to take one of the following certifications within 6 months of hire: (1) Certified Health Education Specialist (NCHEC) (2) or the Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist (ACSM)
- Experience in teaching subject matters related to Health and Wellness.
- Currently certified in First Aid, CPR, AED, or be certified upon hire.
- Must be able to obtain a Tobacco Cessation Facilitator certification within 6 months of hire.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (Tier 1) with Childcare background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to conduct clinics and seminars in specialty areas of health, wellness and fitness to include nutrition, behavior modification, exercise, and other lifestyle strategies.
- Knowledge of health-related equipment and programs. Experience in computer health and fitness systems and software programs.
- Knowledgeable in the operation of ordinary office equipment such as computers, copy machines, and computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc.
- Familiar and knowledgeable in the operation of health-related equipment such as cholesterol, blood glucose, and blood pressure monitoring devices, bio-impedance body composition analyzer, and heart monitors.
- Ability to articulate effectively both orally and in writing.
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.
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
THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS. All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org 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. MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315. - Applies to positions in grades NF-3 and below, and equivalent Craft & Trades and Child and Youth positions.
- May be exercised once per permanent relocation (PCS), when appointed to a regular full or part time position.
- Per DoDI 1400.25, volume 315, Enclosure 3, para 2.h.1, MSP eligibility terminates upon acceptance or refusal of an offer of a continuing position (part-time or full-time) in the federal service for which the spouse has registered for employment, whether or not preference was applied.
- Applicants hired into flexible positions (0-40 hours per week) or regular position with a time-limited appointment will not lose their spouse preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular full or part time position.
- The time period for MSP eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station, if accompanied, or at any time thereafter during the tour.
All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor's orders during the application process. Next steps
All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.
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