What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCHOOL LIAISON/EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM MANAGER position at Marine Corps Community Services?
This position is located with the Family Care Branch at the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Georgia.
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.
Tax-free shopping.
Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!
Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
**Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA is participating in the Pilot program allowing authorized current DoD Civilian Employees to have limited commissary shopping privileges. This pilot program begins starting 5 December 2024 and runs for 120 days from this date prior to terminating unless otherwise extended. *Note: Shopping privileges are not authorized for family members of DoD civilian employees, or former or retired DoD civilian employees who are not otherwise authorized to shop at commissaries.**
Major Duties
What to Expect
Oversees case management and ensures effective exchange of resource information and support between parents, local education facilities, related resource offices, medical and recreational facilities, community services agencies, private organizations, staff and EFMP families.
Oversees facilitation and coordination of resources between agencies with emphasis on improving services.
Facilitates the interaction between the education facilities and the military community to preclude or resolve problems related to education and logistical support.
Plan, implement, and monitor programs that match the needs of the schools with the resources of the Federal government, the military, businesses, and residents in the community.
Conducts a quarterly Special Needs Forum, open to family members to address needs and concerns.
Provide installation technical assistance that addresses the needs of transitioning children/youth, e.g. school in/out- processing protocol, local action plans to ease school transitions. Articulate School Liaison Officer policies, procedures and priorities; interpret implications for youth, parents, commanders, command staff, and school personnel; and outline expected outcomes to measure success.
Serve as the staff liaison to develop, coordinate, and integrate policies and programs to ensure educational support of military family members.
Manage all aspects of support programming such as the Adopt-A-School program. Monitor and coordinate all command sponsored activities that involve students during school hours to include but not limited to tutoring and mentoring projects. Solicit volunteers, active-duty Marines and family members of deployed Marines, to work with school programming.
Represent the Command on school boards, councils and advisory groups.
Maintains extensive contact with parents, staff, other program managers and officials of other related agencies and organizations to: resolve problems, negotiate agreements, advise on and render technical assistance in areas such as changes or improvements in program objectives, utilizing facilities and staff, redirecting programs to provide more efficient and effective service, developing new or revised curricula and programs for staff development and developing and installing reporting systems.
May be required to work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical workweek and work hours. May be required to travel to complete work assignments and conduct or attend conferences and meetings.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What are we looking for?
At a minimum a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, in elementary, secondary or special education or administration or human services or a related field appropriate to the work of position AND four years of knowledge and experience that demonstrates skill to independently oversee day-to-day operation of the program.
OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.
OR significant experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above.
Four years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of education concepts, methods, practices, and higher-level policies relating to education services and community support for schools supporting Marine Corps families.
Must have skills to monitor a complex case management system, review and recommend approval or disapproval of related program plans and materials; analyze and develop proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program resource requirements; develop new and revise operating procedures and standards to incorporate provisions that affect operating activities and requirements; conduct reviews of the administration and operation of the program and provide subject matter advice.
Must have the skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work.
Knowledge and experience of educational theories, principles, practices and procedures of K-12 (primary and secondary) educational programs, which may be obtained through, graduate study or extended work experience in the field of education.
Knowledge of the functions, processes, principles and practices of educational programs and how their function relates to application of criteria and concepts for child and youth services programs, and public-school systems, which vary from state-to-state and from school district to school district.
Possess skill to coordinate with a variety of regulatory, enforcement and other agencies.
Possess skill in providing recommendations to assist parents, school districts, and military leadership with developing policies and resolving issues.
Pursuant with DoDI 1402.5. must be able to obtain and maintain a TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background check.
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. 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).
Education may be used to qualify. Step 3 must also be completed.
STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/
STEP 3 - College Transcript(s)
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, in elementary, secondary or special education or administration or human services or a related field appropriate to the work of position 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 - 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 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, 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 defense non-appropriated fund employee.
Individuals selected for a Not to Exceed (NTE) position may be converted to permanent noncompetitive.
CONTACT US:
For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to lejeune.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org or contact us at (910) 451- JOBS (5627). Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.
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.
Tax-free shopping.
Access to MCCS facilities such as the child development centers, gyms, movie theaters, bowling centers, pools, golf course, auto skills center, outdoor recreation and more!
Professional training opportunities to build and develop new skills.
**Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA is participating in the Pilot program allowing authorized current DoD Civilian Employees to have limited commissary shopping privileges. This pilot program begins starting 5 December 2024 and runs for 120 days from this date prior to terminating unless otherwise extended. *Note: Shopping privileges are not authorized for family members of DoD civilian employees, or former or retired DoD civilian employees who are not otherwise authorized to shop at commissaries.**
Major Duties
What to Expect
Oversees case management and ensures effective exchange of resource information and support between parents, local education facilities, related resource offices, medical and recreational facilities, community services agencies, private organizations, staff and EFMP families.
Oversees facilitation and coordination of resources between agencies with emphasis on improving services.
Facilitates the interaction between the education facilities and the military community to preclude or resolve problems related to education and logistical support.
Plan, implement, and monitor programs that match the needs of the schools with the resources of the Federal government, the military, businesses, and residents in the community.
Conducts a quarterly Special Needs Forum, open to family members to address needs and concerns.
Provide installation technical assistance that addresses the needs of transitioning children/youth, e.g. school in/out- processing protocol, local action plans to ease school transitions. Articulate School Liaison Officer policies, procedures and priorities; interpret implications for youth, parents, commanders, command staff, and school personnel; and outline expected outcomes to measure success.
Serve as the staff liaison to develop, coordinate, and integrate policies and programs to ensure educational support of military family members.
Manage all aspects of support programming such as the Adopt-A-School program. Monitor and coordinate all command sponsored activities that involve students during school hours to include but not limited to tutoring and mentoring projects. Solicit volunteers, active-duty Marines and family members of deployed Marines, to work with school programming.
Represent the Command on school boards, councils and advisory groups.
Maintains extensive contact with parents, staff, other program managers and officials of other related agencies and organizations to: resolve problems, negotiate agreements, advise on and render technical assistance in areas such as changes or improvements in program objectives, utilizing facilities and staff, redirecting programs to provide more efficient and effective service, developing new or revised curricula and programs for staff development and developing and installing reporting systems.
May be required to work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical workweek and work hours. May be required to travel to complete work assignments and conduct or attend conferences and meetings.
This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What are we looking for?
At a minimum a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, in elementary, secondary or special education or administration or human services or a related field appropriate to the work of position AND four years of knowledge and experience that demonstrates skill to independently oversee day-to-day operation of the program.
OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.
OR significant experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above.
Four years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of education concepts, methods, practices, and higher-level policies relating to education services and community support for schools supporting Marine Corps families.
Must have skills to monitor a complex case management system, review and recommend approval or disapproval of related program plans and materials; analyze and develop proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program resource requirements; develop new and revise operating procedures and standards to incorporate provisions that affect operating activities and requirements; conduct reviews of the administration and operation of the program and provide subject matter advice.
Must have the skill to supervise employees in the accomplishment of work.
Knowledge and experience of educational theories, principles, practices and procedures of K-12 (primary and secondary) educational programs, which may be obtained through, graduate study or extended work experience in the field of education.
Knowledge of the functions, processes, principles and practices of educational programs and how their function relates to application of criteria and concepts for child and youth services programs, and public-school systems, which vary from state-to-state and from school district to school district.
Possess skill to coordinate with a variety of regulatory, enforcement and other agencies.
Possess skill in providing recommendations to assist parents, school districts, and military leadership with developing policies and resolving issues.
Pursuant with DoDI 1402.5. must be able to obtain and maintain a TIER-1 Child Care (CNACI) background check.
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. 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).
Education may be used to qualify. Step 3 must also be completed.
STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/
STEP 3 - College Transcript(s)
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, in elementary, secondary or special education or administration or human services or a related field appropriate to the work of position 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 - 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 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, 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 defense non-appropriated fund employee.
Individuals selected for a Not to Exceed (NTE) position may be converted to permanent noncompetitive.
CONTACT US:
For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to lejeune.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org or contact us at (910) 451- JOBS (5627). Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.
