EDUCATION & CAREER TECHNICIAN, NF-1702-03

This position is located at MCCS Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES) HQ, in the Education Center, Personal & Proffessional Development Department. 

Why Choose MCCS? 

Here at MCCS, we believe in meaningful connections and opportunities for you to build and develop skills that will span throughout your entire career and creating positive relationships that will last a lifetime. We provide our Marines, Sailors, and their families with everyday services and support. We believe in serving those who serve. Joining our world-renowned team also comes with some amazing benefits:

• 401(k) Flex Savings Plan through Fidelity.
• Insurance benefits.
• Vacation and Sick Leave accrual.
• Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.

What to Expect

• The function of this position is primarily to assist with and screen military requests for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), input data into the Navy Campus Management Information System (NCMIS) when appropriate, and issue funding documents. 

• Assists students with all aspects of TAP and resolve problems in coordination with the Education Office. When grades are needed, research the needed data so that records can be updated and new entries can proceed in a timely manner.

• Files materials to be retained in the Education Office and assist in establishment of new files and records. 

• Assist in preparing reports and compiling data for reports, presentations, etc. 

• Assists with stocking handout materials, prepares workshops and display materials.

• Advises on the Marine Corps Apprenticeship Program, the Service Member Opportunity College Program, the Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Program, the Veterans Counseling Program, Metrics Reporting, the United States Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP), the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), and other Lifelong Learning programs specific to DoD voluntary education.

• Promote self development programs at orientations, conferences, and welcome aboard briefs.

• Some travel may be required.

• This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs. may be required.

• Performs other related duties as required.

What are we looking for?

• Requires, at a minimum, an Associate's degree or two years equivalent training. 

• A general knowledge of education principles and processes to help implement and administer education programs.

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of education and training to provide personnel education advisement. 

• Organizational and communication skills to develop working relationships with diverse military, civilian, professional, and technical populations. 

• Ability to speak in front of large groups.

• Sufficient knowledge of Marine Forces Reserve structure and mission. 

• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time. 

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 

STEP 1 - Qualify with Application and/or Resume.

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.

You must meet the experience requirements described above under Qualifications. Your application and/or resume must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience to qualify. You must include employer, position title, position start date (mm/yyyy) and end date (mm/yyyy), pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed.

Internship and volunteer positions listed must also include the start date month and year (mm/yyyy) and end date month and year (mm/yyyy).

If using education to qualify, Step 3 must also be completed for your education qualifications to be considered..

STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/

STEP 3 - College Transcript(s), (If being used to qualify)

A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position (or US equivalency evaluation), or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, as an attachment to your profile under ¿My Job Applications¿https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/ to be considered. Applications received without college transcripts (if using education) will be ineligible for consideration.

STEP 4 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 or Service 2 Copy as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.

STEP 5 - Employment Preferences, may be requested for positions graded NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, & NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. If you are using an employment preference, please use this information below to ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility.

Spouses of relocating active-duty military members applying through Military Spouse Preference Program must upload all documents listed above. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until declination or acceptance of a regular Full-Time or Part-Time position. Spousal Preference may only be utilized once for each permanent relocation.

As applicable, upload all required documents above to your profile under "My Job Applications" in the MCCS Careers application portal https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.

STEP 6 - If applicable, upload a copy of your Transition Assistance form and copy of ID card with "TA" stamped on front of card as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.

Transition Assistance Program: (May be requested for positions graded NF-3 below or equivalent) Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must upload all documents listed above in Step 6.

STEP 7 - Before you press "Submit Application", be sure all requested documents have been attached or uploaded.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate.  HR will not modify applications, resumes, or add missing attachments. To return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account.

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM CENTRAL STANDARD TIME (CST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

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 Tier 1 (T1) Level Background Check Investigation. 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. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.

Vacancies may be filled by methods other than internal competitive procedures when it appears that the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources. To be considered for non-competitive appointment (e.g. transfer eligible or reinstatement eligible) you must list your current/former highest previous permanent grade held as a regular part-time or full-time department of war non-appropriated fund employee.

CONTACT US: For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page, call us at 866-305-9058. Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.