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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 SCHOOOL AGE CARE, FAMILY CARE PROGRAMS BRANCH, MARINE AND FAMILY PROGRAMS DIVISION. Candidates selected for this position will serve as an ASSISTANT SCHOOL AGE CARE DIRECTOR for MCCS.
Major Duties
Major duties and responsibilities of the Assistant SAC Director include program management, budgeting and financial management, personnel management, program operations, interactions and relationships, and compliance.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT:
Assists with the development and supervision of a developmentally appropriate SAC program that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth of children and youth in the age categories served. Assists in providing program oversight and accountability for the performance of employees and the safety of participants in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), United States Marine Corps (USMC), and local policies and procedures. Assists interpreting and applying child and youth development philosophy/principles and USMC policies based on patron needs and program evaluation and assessment.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Supervises employees to include: assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, and mentoring employees; approving and disproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews and approving timecards training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment. Must be alert to alcohol and substance abuse, and take appropriate action.
Manages and resolves complaints related to personnel and make recommendations to the Director for corrective action as necessary. Develops staffing schedules in accordance with established ratios and group sizes and submits it to supervisor for approval. Works collaboratively with CYP Training and Curriculum Specialist(s) to identify training needs of employees, provide or make provisions for training to accomplish those needs, and assess application of training. Assists with ensuring training is competency-based and tied to career progression. Encourages and facilitates the pursuit of continuing higher education, including the Military School-Age (MSA) credential or college level classes.
COMPLIANCE:
Assists with implementation and support of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with health, fire, safety, facility, and program regulatory guidance and standards. Assists in ensuring compliance with law, policies, and regulations applicable to DoD CYP programs. Assists in obtaining and retaining DoD certification and accreditation.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other duties as assigned. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work hours.Serves as a mandatory reporter to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services as prescribed by MCO and local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (1) A Bachelor’s degree in child or youth development, youth recreation, physical education, elementary education, secondary education, child development, psychology, social work, or other degree appropriate to the position from an accredited college AND 1 year of full time experience working with children and/or youth
OR
(2) A combination of education and experience (e.g. courses equivalent to a major in a field (24 higher level semester hours) appropriate to the position (see above) plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above AND 3 years of full time experience working with children and/or youth.
Must be able to obtain and maintain TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background checks which are required for positions that involve working with children under 18 years of age. Must pass a pre-employment physical and annual physicals thereafter, provide evidence of immunization and be free from communicable disease. Must complete DoD training requirements, annual ongoing training, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
How To Apply
STEP 1- Qualify with Application and/or Resume.
You must meet the experience requirements described above under Qualifications. Your application and/or resume must clearly demonstrate your relevant experience to qualify. This position requires an education requirement Step 4 must also be completed to qualify.
STEP 2 – Answer REQUIRED Assessment Questions.
Prepare responses to the REQUIRED Assessment Questions below.
Responses should be labeled a., b., c. etc. and include position title, position start and end date (MM/YY to MM/YY), pay grade (as applicable) and provide detailed information that supports your knowledge, skill and ability asked for in the Assessment Question.
All volunteer positions must also include the total weekly hours worked during position start and end date.
Qualified applicants will be evaluated on the degree to which they possess the knowledge, skill and ability listed in the Assessment Questions below.
a.) Describe work or related experiences that demonstrate your experience operating a School Age Care Center or family service program, including assessment of program quality.
b.) Describe work or related experiences that demonstrate your ability to communicate with and engage parents.
c.) Describe work or related experiences that demonstrate your experience as a supervisor, including supporting and mentoring staff.
STEP 3 – Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/ via one of the following two methods:
Upload resume with the REQUIRED responses to the above-REQUIRED Assessment Questions as the last page of your resume.
OR
Submit application and/or Upload resume AND upload the REQUIRED Assessment Questions as an attachment to your profile under “My Job Applications”. Please name the file “Assessment Questions-Job Ttle-Job #”.
Note: You will not be prompted by the online system to upload your REQUIRED Assessment Questions; therefore, you must use one of the two methods outlined in Step 3. Failure to include REQUIRED Assessment Questions will result in your application being considered incomplete, and you WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED for the position.
STEP 4 – College Transcript(s) (REQUIRED)
A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, 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 5 – 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 6– If applicable, upload a copy of your *Spouse Preference form, copy of PCS orders, and copy of marriage certificate (unless the spouse is named on the PCS orders) as an attachment(s) to your profile under “My Job Applications” https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/.
Spouse Preference Program: (May be requested for positions graded NF-3 and below or equivalent) Spouses of relocating active duty military members applying through Spouse Preference Program must upload all documents listed above in Step 6. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular Full-Time or Part-Time position.
STEP 7 – 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 7.
STEP 8 – Before you press “Submit Application”, be sure all requested documents, including REQUIRED Assessment Questions, 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 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.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
Closing Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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.
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 with Written 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. 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 ELIGIBILE OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBILE) YOU MUST LIST YOUR CURRENT/FORMER HIGHEST PREVIOUS PERMANENT GRADE HELD AS A REGULAR PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NON-APPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEE.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ADVERTISED FOR A FLEXIBLE POSITION MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT’S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
IF SELECTED FOR A TEMPORARY POSITION, MANAGEMENT MAY CONVERT THE POSITION TO PERMANENT STATUS AT THEIR DISCRETION.
CONTACT US:
For questions related to a specific position or the application process please contact us at:
Human Resources Division
Marine Corps Community Services, Lejeune-New River
(910) 451-JOBS | mccslejeune-newriver.com/jobs
Email questions to: lejeune.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org (applications nor documents will not be accepted via email) For technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to mccscareers@usmc-mccs.org.
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