U.S. Marine Corps Hiring for PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR NF4 at Twentynine Palms, California Full Time

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. Responsibilities The incumbent serves in a trust and confidence position, possesses and maintains competencies in the area of employment, education, vocational/technical, and personal financial management disciplines, and provides information, advice and guidance to Marines and their families. Helps clients assess their values, interests, abilities and skills and relate these to opportunities for employment, education, training and life skills. Liaises with unit commanders to promote the use of advisement services. Administers and interprets psychometric tests and personality inventories. Provides initial assessment of the client’s career and personal readiness circumstances and provides basic advice in order to aid the process of supporting their individual development plan. Refers to Personal Financial Management, Education and other Personal and Professional Development staff as appropriate. Researches information on local and national career, education and/or recruitment procedures and policies, and labor market trends and produces supporting materials. Assists in scheduling individual assessment sessions to meet needs of Marines and families. Provides guidance based on the results of such assessments. Advises on career education programs and the development of skills required by employers and entrance to colleges, universities or vocational learning. Develops and directs services designed to equip clients with necessary job search skills and employment and education preparation strategies appropriate to their skills levels and career/academic goals. Contributes to the curriculum used by the Marine Corps for personal and professional development programs. Facilitates Personal and Professional Development’s workshops, activities, and events. Responsible for coordinating with the program subject matter experts to assist in increasing student learning through contributing relevant and progressive instructional strategies to the USMC curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, and delivering instruction of high quality. Areas of instruction include employment, education, vocational/technical, and personal financial management disciplines. Coordinates with P&PD subject matter experts in contributing to the USMC curriculum by identifying competencies, establishing prioritized goal and objectives, developing instructional materials, and collaborating with other instructors and industry representatives to ensure relevance in programming. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications Master’s Degree is highly preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Counseling, Rehabilitation, Personal Financial Management or related field is required. Must have a minimum of three years experience in, or related to, career planning, employment services, personal financial management, direct advisement of students, curriculum design, and/or instructing. Ability to communicate effectively (writing, listening, speaking). Ability to work independently and follow-through on assigned tasks. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, learning and motivation. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact, diplomacy, and overall professionalism. Must be able to operate a personal computer, printer, etc., and have current knowledge in various office computer programs and software applications. Ability to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information and assess and measure organizations’ and other serviced populations’ trends, concerns, and needs Ability to evaluate, plan, and implement training systems for both in classroom and online instruction and delivery. Understanding and use of current education practices in career advisement. Skilled in program design, implementation, and management. Ability to plan, organize, instruct and facilitate educational courses of quality. Ability to relate to a diverse student population. Ability to operate a personal computer, printer, etc., and have current knowledge in various office computer programs and software applications. Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience in education, career and personal financial management development strategies for diverse higher education populations. Experience in resume writing. Ability to organize activities and coordinate groups of people. Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) certification or willingness to potentially obtain certification. Experience in program analysis and evaluation. Experience in developing policies and procedures. Education Additional Information Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation. 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 *If you are an Active Duty Servicemember who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver. 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. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.