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.

This job is open to

• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to Public

Duties

What to Expect

• Serves as a Child and Youth Programs (CYP) team leader for program staff with responsibility for the operation and program in accordance with (IAW) applicable regulations in one or more programs.
• Maintains control and accounts for the whereabouts and safety of children and youth ranging in age from 6 weeks to 18 years. Oversees arrival and departure, and supervises participants during daily schedule of indoor and outdoor activities and on field trips, outings, and special events. Works within prescribed staff-to-participant ratio.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts activities for program participants based on observed needs of individual children and youth. Prepares and implements program options for participants with special needs.
• Interacts with participants using appropriate approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Interacts professionally with staff members, parents, and local installation command personnel. Participates in conferences with parents, program staff, school representatives, and local installation command personnel.
• Instructs team members in specific tasks and job techniques; makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. Models appropriate behaviors and techniques for working with children and youth. Provides on-the-job training and instruction to team members.
• Administers medications and basic care items to participants according to prescribed procedures and CYP medical directives. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the applicant fails to report to the scheduled drug test appointment. 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. Drug test results will be provided to the employing activity/command. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test. Incumbents of drug testing designated positions will be subject to random testing.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have the ability to speak, read, and write English, follow verbal and written instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Be able to lift and carry children and objects up to 45lbs independently and over 45lbs with assistance. Activities may require incumbent to drive an automobile (to include driving a government vehicle while transporting children). May be required to obtain a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) and/or a government drivers license.
• In addition, candidate must possess: 24 months working in a USMC or other military service childcare or youth program, completion of DoD approved competency training courses. Additionally, successful completion of all required training for Program Assistant (Entry, Intermediate and Target Level) must be complete and evident by service-issued documentation. OR
• Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus possess and maintain one of the following directly related to the age group of the position to which assigned: Child Development Associate Credential, Military School Age Credential, or other nationally recognized Youth Development Credential. OR
• Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus an associate's degree which includes a major course of study (24 semester hours) with content directly related to the age group to which assigned (for example, Child Development Centers: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Elementary Education, and Special Education. School Age: Elementary Education, Child Development, Youth Development, and Special Education. Youth Services: Youth Development, Secondary Education, Human Development, Youth Program Administration, Recreation, and Physical Education). OR
• Two years of experience working in a childcare or youth program, plus a bachelor's degree which includes a major course or study (24 semester hours) with content as indicated above.
• 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 all DoD training requirements within the specified time including orientation, initial, DoD approved competency training courses, and annual ongoing training requirements, and required certifications, if any. Must maintain current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid certifications.

Note: This position is identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent is subject to random drug testing because duties must be performed with a high level of productivity, reliability and judgment to prevent adversely affecting personnel safety, and causing risk/damage to government property, and/or significant adverse impact to day-to-day operations. A positive drug test, or failure to submit for testing, may become the basis for removal from this position.

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 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.

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 tohttps://careers.usmc-mccs.org.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION"
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• 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 and end date, pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed.
  
  All volunteer positions must also include the total weekly hours worked during position start and end date.
  
  There is an education requirement. Step 3 must also be completed to qualify.
  
  STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/
  
  STEP 3 - High School Diploma or equivalent and/or College Transcript(s) and/or Education Credential(s) in Early/Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education and/or copy of completed DoD approved competency training course modules are REQUIRED.
  
  You must upload a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent and/or college transcript(s), indicating degree related to Early/Childhood Development, Elementary Education or Special Education, or a copy of your education credentials, or a copy of your completed DoD competency training course modules, as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/ to be considered. Applications received without high school diploma or equivalent or college transcripts (if using education), Education Credential or DoD competency training modules, 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 - Employment Preferences, May be requested for positions graded NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, & NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. If you are using an employment preference, please use this chart below to ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility.
  PREFERENCEREQUIRED DOCUMENTSMilitary Spouses
  1. Furnish a copy of the PCS order identifying a dependents-authorized move and the sponsor's reporting date to the new duty location.
  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.
  VeteransCopy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge.Persons with DisabilitiesProof of Disability Documentation from: doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
  STEP 6- 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 6.
  
  STEP 7 - 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.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  MCCS LEJEUNE-NEW RIVER
  
  Phone
  
  910/451-5627
  
  Email
  
  lejeune.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org
  
  Address
  
  MCCS LEJEUNE-NEW RIVER
  
  MCCS LEJEUNE-NEW RIVER
  
  MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
  
  CAMP LEJEUNE, NC 28547
  
  USA
  
  Next steps
  
  All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION"


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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 and end date, pay grade (as applicable) for each position listed.

All volunteer positions must also include the total weekly hours worked during position start and end date.

There is an education requirement. Step 3 must also be completed to qualify.

STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/

STEP 3 - High School Diploma or equivalent and/or College Transcript(s) and/or Education Credential(s) in Early/Child Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education and/or copy of completed DoD approved competency training course modules are REQUIRED.

You must upload a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent and/or college transcript(s), indicating degree related to Early/Childhood Development, Elementary Education or Special Education, or a copy of your education credentials, or a copy of your completed DoD competency training course modules, as an attachment to your profile under "My Job Applications" https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/ to be considered. Applications received without high school diploma or equivalent or college transcripts (if using education), Education Credential or DoD competency training modules, 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 - Employment Preferences, May be requested for positions graded NF-3 and below, Crafts and Trades (NA, NL, & NS), and Child & Youth (CY) positions. If you are using an employment preference, please use this chart below to ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility.
PREFERENCEREQUIRED DOCUMENTSMilitary Spouses

1. Furnish a copy of the PCS order identifying a dependents-authorized move and the sponsor's reporting date to the new duty location.
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.

VeteransCopy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge.Persons with DisabilitiesProof of Disability Documentation from: doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
STEP 6- 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 6.

STEP 7 - 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.

Agency contact information



MCCS LEJEUNE-NEW RIVER

Phone

910/451-5627

Email

lejeune.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org

Address

MCCS LEJEUNE-NEW RIVER

MCCS LEJEUNE-NEW RIVER

MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC 28547

USA

Next steps

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request