Duties
This position serves as the Substance Abuse Program Manager, Behavioral Programs Branch, Marine and Family Programs Division, Headquarters, Marine Corps. Uses a superior level of expertise to provide administrative, technical, and professional oversight and management of complex substance abuse prevention and intervention programming and non-medical counseling services. Oversees programming that supports, improves, and sustains mission readiness capabilities of commanders, active duty and retired Marines, family members and civilians. Develops and monitors programming that supports prevention of problems that detract from unit performance and ability to cope successfully with stresses and demands of the Marine Corps lifestyle. Oversees accreditation of substance abuse centers. Serves as the Marine Corps subject matter expert in substance abuse counseling services and programming and represents the Marine Corps on substance abuse working groups/teams. Provides leadership for the Substance Abuse Program to include training, writing policies and procedures and technical assistance for all Marine Corps installations.
ManagementServes as the Program Manager and a recognized expert to independently oversee day-to-day operation of the ongoing substance abuse program of large scope and/or involving significant difficulty and responsibility that encompasses mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency. Develops operational guidelines for the full range of actions and standards for program operations when established guidelines have not been successful, do not apply or none are available. Determines appropriate best practices informed by scientific evidence to define program scope, requirements, and deliverables when groups have complex characteristics such as diverse social, economic or health problems or needs that require combined resources of many divisions and agencies with conflicting, overlapping and inconsistent requirements and objectives. Develops, modifies, or provides input to program plans to facilitate the development and improvement of substance abuse programs. Implements high visibility or complex program plans that significantly affect overall operation and credibility of the agency to meet Marine Corps Community Services objectives. Coordinates and integrates project activities that require negotiation with representatives inside and outside the organization, and resolution of conflicts and controversial disputes over applicability of guidelines and operation of programs. Manages, leads or administers project resources.
Supervises full performance level NF5, NF4 and equivalent employees to include: meeting minimally twice a month to assign distribute, evaluate work; coach, counsel, tutor, and mentor employees; approve and disapprove leave, recommend and complete personnel actions, recommend and complete performance reviews, recommend and administer discipline, recommend and administer incentive awards, sign timecards, train employees.
Analysis and EvaluationResponds to audit requests for information to brief executive level personnel on substance abuse programs Marine Corps wide. Conducts and organizes analytical studies and analyses. Makes recommendations on corrective actions, and conducts follow up inspections. Plans, develops and conducts analyses for current and projected programs to achieve goals and objectives. Collects, verifies, and adjusts data from diverse sources and performs qualitative analysis manually, and through automated systems. Develops and analyzes data to be used in preparing analytical and interpretative reports and guides of program operation. Reviews proposed changes in program plans and agency procedures to determine compliance with federal, state, statutory and regulatory requirements.
BudgetingReviews, coordinates, and recommends resource requirements and priorities for drug and alcohol abuse prevention capabilities, including funding provided for Family Service Centers and the Drug Demand Reduction Program. Formulates, administers, and monitors the operating and capital budget for the program. Identifies and establishes cost centers. Monitors expenses. Establishes proactive controls to ensure budgetary objectives are met. Takes corrective action when budget variances occur. Computes financial data and statistics to prepare reports and forecast budgets for execution and short- and long-range plans. Presents financial briefs and reports to executive level personnel.
SafetyEnsures safety training is provided to employees. Complies with OSHA standards and takes action to correct unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. Ensures employees understand safety infractions that can result in disciplinary actions and follows through with appropriate action.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
RequirementsConditions of Employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EvaluationsQualifications
Must possess a masters degree in social work or related behavioral health field (psychology, marriage and family therapy, counseling) from an accredited program and be licensed at the independent practitioner level. A minimum of 4 years post-licensure experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory/management role. Preference that the 2 years of supervisory/management role occurred in substance abuse or co-occurring programs; certification in substance abuse (Alcohol and Drug Counselor II or state equivalent) required.
Knowledge and experience that demonstrates skill to serve as a Program Manager and a recognized expert to independently oversee day-to-day operation of a designated ongoing program of large scope and/or involving significant difficulty and responsibility that encompasses: mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency. Skill to develop operational guidelines for a full range of actions and standards for program operations when established guidelines have not been successful, do not apply or none are available; determine appropriate products or services to define program scope, requirements and deliverables when customers have complex characteristics or needs that require combined resources of many divisions and agencies with conflicting, overlapping and inconsistent requirements and objectives; develop, modify or provide best of current successful projects to stimulate development and improvement of programs; implement high visibility or complex program plans that significantly affect overall operation and credibility of the agency to meet objectives; coordinate and integrate project activities that require negotiation and resolution of conflicts and controversial disputes over applicability of guidelines and operation of programs; monitor project activities and resources to mitigate risks that can have far reaching effects on operations and/or on large groups of people. Skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work.
Telework: Eligible for incremental telework as determined by MF policy.
Additional information
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.
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.
Required Documents

• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
• If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

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.
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BenefitsThe 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

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