TRANSITION READINESS PROGRAM ADVISOR NF4* TAMP

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.

Duties

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This position is in the Personal and Professional Development (P&PD) Branch; Marine and Family Programs; Marine Corps Community Services. The purpose of the Career Services Specialist is to perform a full range of career coaching duties and advisement in the areas of employment, education, vocational/technical programs, and credentialing. The purpose of the Career Services Specialist (Transition Readiness Program (TRP) Advisor) is to perform a full range of career coaching duties and advisement in the areas of employment, education, vocational/technical programs, and credentialing. The incumbent is a member of the Transition Readiness Program (TRP) that assists military members as they transition to civilian life. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists in the development of plans for current and projected programs to achieve goals and objectives. Collects, verifies, and adjusts data from diverse sources and performs qualitative analysis. Prepares reports and input for budgets. Research information on local and national career, education and/or recruitment processes and standards, and labor market trends and produces supporting materials for distribution to clients. Organizes special events, such as job and career fairs and facilitates and/or supports all other assigned activities and events. Promotes awareness of the programs through targeted outreach efforts, including marketing campaigns, informational sessions, and networking events, aimed at increasing visibility and understanding of the available services. Utilizes and maintains systems of outreach strategies and community partnerships in an effort to ensure widest utilization of programs, standard operating procedures, and methods of technology-based service delivery models. Assists in the establishment and maintenance of relationships with corporate industry personnel, small businesses, local chambers of commerce, state employment services, universities, and private employment agencies to develop a network of potential employment opportunities for clients. Collaborates with employers to cultivate job opportunities, foster strategic partnerships and professional relationships to assist clients in achieving their professional goals. Maintains continuous communication with military members to assist with their completion of the Transition Readiness Seminar (TRS) requirements in support of their post-separation goals as well as Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) leadership and management, branches of the DoD, external agencies and inter-agency partners, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations to collaborate and provide continuity of services through referrals and warm handovers and to support activities and events. Executes HQMC established data collection, reporting processes and procedures. Documents and reports services provided, and support rendered. Supports program evaluation efforts; participates in the Inspector General of the Marine Corps¿ (IGMC) Comprehensive Command Inspections (CCI), prepares reports, after-action requirements, and follow-on support for all assigned unit-level inspections through the Commanding General¿s Inspection Program (CGIP). Recommends corrective actions and supports follow-up inspections. Supports and participates in the Marine Corps Family Program (MCFP) Certification; participates in MCFP Certification interviews and observations as requested. Evaluates and interprets data to identify and clarify issues and concerns; conducts, organizes, and provides program analysis to ensure functional needs are met for programs and services. Provides individualized instruction, advice, and guidance to assist the clients with their completion of the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and Individual Transition Plan (ITP) in support of their post-separation goals. Advises clients on the development of skills required by employers and provides information on the entrance requirements to colleges, universities, and vocational/technical institutions. Coaches clients with completion of the individualized Initial Counseling (IC) and Capstone Review and properly documents their completion on the DD Form 2648 eForm.

Requirements

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications and evaluation

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.

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

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.

Required documents

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Additional information

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 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. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy *Resume that does not exceed 2 pages **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. 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. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.