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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to the Corps.
This position is located at MCAGCC TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a DEPUTY ASSISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES (MCCS) NF5 for MCCS.
Why Choose MCCS?
Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections, opportunities to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career, and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide Marines, Sailors, and families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve.
Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits. Part-time and Full-time vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits (20-40 hours a week):
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% employer match
NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (may be eligible to buy back up to 5 years of military service)
Medical and Dental Insurance
Inexpensive life insurance (up to 3X annual salary)
Flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Short Term Disability Insurance (up to 60% of annual salary)
Immediate annual and sick leave accrual
Tax-free shopping
Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!
Major Duties
Incumbent serves as Deputy AC/S Marine Corps Community Services Twentynine Palms. Assists in developing and executing MCCS business strategies, ensuring policy and procedural compliance, measuring the organization's performance and correcting failing strategies. Resolves internal and external operational problems not covered by established policies including the coordination and collaboration with other staff agencies. Exercises operational and administrative supervision over subordinate managers to include setting annual performance plan goals with each manager and evaluating their attainment of such goals. Resolves financial, personnel and operational problems that impact on the effectiveness of MCCS programs. May represent the director to other organizations and commands on matters concerning MCCS projects and programs. Maintains liaison with advisory boards, councils and unions. Sets priorities and establishes methods and time frames for accomplishments of MCCS projects.
Serves as a subject matter expert and direct advisor to senior leaders in the organization on the MCCS mission, programs and operations. Plans, organizes work, and manages internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economies. Pursues action to ensure follow-through on maximizing productivity and economies. Oversees preparation and approves internal office financial plans and related records and reports, and exercises authority on approved overall budget. Analyzes programs on a regular basis and prompts initiation of
corrective action to ensure support of operating programs of MCCS. Oversees management of new property resources and may provide direction on facility renovations and improvements.
Develops long range plans in conjunction with internal operating directives and exercises internal personnel management authorities as delegated by the AC/S MCCS. Directly or indirectly, subordinate supervisors supervises employees. Counsels and trains employees, schedules and directs work, appraises work performance. Approves or disapproves leave, and personnel actions. Must be alert to substance abuse and take appropriate action. Effectively supports the Marine Corps Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment policies, and ensures compliance with fire, safety, and other environmental issues and programs. Oversees maintenance and enforcement of the security of resources and develops procedures to minimize
the potential for fraud, waste and abuse.
Leads by example with an emphasis on character, moral courage, and consistency. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help
when problems arise. Develops and ensures implementation of an activity safety program in accordance with the Base Safety Program. Ensures safety meetings are conducted at least quarterly. Ensures safety training is provided to employees. Ensures minimal loss of duty by complying with "Return to Work" program initiatives, and following up on employee wellbeing. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
A minimum of five years experience that demonstrates knowledge of management principles in planning, coordinating, and attaining the goals and financial objectives of a large customer oriented organization; a thorough knowledge of business practices, economic principles and ability to analyze trends/developments and make improvements in operating programs through innovative marketing, personnel management and retailing. Experience in working on a Marine Corps or similar organizational staff or in-depth knowledge of Marine Corps staff procedures and organization is highly desirable. Must possess above average oral and written communication skills and have ability to deal with individuals on different levels from bargaining unit/front line employees to Congressmen and/or high-ranking military officers, etc. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20lbs may be required.
Security Clearance Requirement: This position is designated Non-Critical Sensitive. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret eligibility upon final adjudication of the Tier 3. Incumbent will be required to maintain Secret eligibility while in this position. An SF86 review will be conducted every 5 years or as required by higher authority. Subject will be entered into the Continuous Evaluation program which will allow them to be monitored for derogatory information, i.e., financial, police related, alcohol, drugs, etc. See Security Executive Agent Directive 4 (SEAD 4), National Security Adjudicative Guidelines.
FOR POSITIONS INVOLVING FIREARMS/AMMUNITION ONLY:
This is a "covered position" for the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act for Department of the Navy civilian personnel. Due to contact with firearms, or ammunition in accomplishing work, DD Form 2760 certifying whether or not a "qualifying conviction" for a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence has occurred MUST be completed. The continuing obligation to notify the immediate supervisor of any qualifying conviction through completion of DD Form 2760 is REQUIRED. Must be able to obtain and maintain a "Favorably Adjudicated" T3 background investigation with Secret eligibility. T3R will be submitted every five years for re-investigation and favorable adjudication.
How To Apply
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.
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.
Please include the below list of required documents with your application:
Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
If you are an Active Duty Service member who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver.
Note: For positions that require a degree, certification, and/or specific education requirements (e.g., a minimum number of credit hours toward a degree), applicants must submit supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, certifications) at the time of application. Applications that do not include the required documentation may be determined ineligible, as minimum qualifications cannot be verified.
Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email
[email protected]
Closing Statement
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.
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.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
