Job details
- Location
- Camp Pendleton, California
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $42,182/yr
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Apply on
- careers.usmc-mccs.org
About this role
MCCS Job Opening Information
| Position/Grade | EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST NF-2 | ||
| Location | PACIFIC VIEWS MCX | Type of Appointment | FLEXIBLE |
| Open Date | OCTOBER 2, 2026 | Close Date | OCTOBER 16, 2026 |
| Who May Apply | ALL SOURCES | Salary | $20.28 HOURLY |
| Hours of Operation | SUNDAY-SATURDAY, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS, HOURS BASED ON THE NEEDS OF THE FACILITY HOURS OF OPERATION 0800-2100 |
| [ ] Health Card Required | [X] Background Check Required | [ ] Gun Control | [ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP) | [ ] Valid Driver¿s License Required |
Job 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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at CAMP PENDLETON. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST NF-2
Flexible vacancies are eligible for the following Employee Benefits (0-40 hours a week):
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (no employee match)
**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.
Major Duties
Assists Store Manager in operations of a retail activity. May over seeoperation of a small retail activity with 1-3 employees. Assists and services customers withlocation, selection and purchase of merchandise. Merchandises, displays and maintains appearance of assigned area(s). Ensures items are properly marked. Operates a cash register,receives payments, makes change, bags or wraps merchandise, approves refunds and voided transactions and completes related sales records. Prepares written sales slips as appropriate,verifies personal checks and credit cards. Orders, receives and maintains sufficient stock to meetdaily commercial sales requirements. Moves receipted material to assigned areas of location forstocking. Advises supervisor of damages, out-of-stock and/or slow moving merchandise.
Assists Manager daily to open or close activity. Performs opening and closing procedures onEPOS terminal, verifies daily cash receipts, change funds, compiles and fills out daily data entry and accounting forms, solves customer and employee problems. May meet with direct delivery vendors to place orders from commercial items for stock, maintains and stocks merchandise on sales floor. Assists in inventories, by counting all types and quantit ies of merchandise items during inventory. Recounts and searches storage locations to assist in determining basis for over/short or misplaced items. Ensures proper accountability and security of assigned area(s).May complete money orders, invoices and other paperwork. May accept merchandise sales for layaway and Deferred Payment Plan (DPP). May perform general housekeeping duties such ascleaning or dusting fixtures and merchandise. May sort and replenish merchandise. Maymaintain contact with buyers on customer needs and stock level of merchandise.Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers andcommunicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alertsthe higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to safety regulations and standards. 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 ofthe EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
One year experience overseeing operation of a small retail establishment. Must be familiar with business mathematics and merchandising methods. Skill to operate cash register and handle large sums of money accurately. Skill to process daily activity paperwork. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
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.
STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY)
STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org.
STEP 3 - Military Spousal Preference may be requested for positions NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. Spouses must meet the minimum qualifications posted in the job announcement. Spouse preference eligibility begins 30 days before the reporting date to the new duty location. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until converted or hired into a regular full-time or part-time position or is within a 60- day period of receiving new PCS Orders.
Please see below to ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility. Documents will need to be uploaded as an attachment(s) to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org.
Required Documents
1. Furnish a copy of the PCS orders with reporting date to the new duty station and authorized move with spouse. If the spouse is not listed on the PCS orders, the spouse must provide documentation (i.e. marriage certificate, valid military ID, etc.) verifying marriage prior to PCS orders (must have been married to the military sponsor before relocation to the new duty station).
2. Submit a current application or resume.
3. For spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility.
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.
NOTE: 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 answers submitted by any applicant. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.
FLEXIBLE (may be converted to regular part-time or full-time without further competition)
Closing Statement
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