MCA Career Center
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Job Summary |
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Program Specialist Policy and Plans
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POSTED: Oct 27
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55,000.00 - 65,000.00 |
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Quantico, Virginia |
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MCCS |
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Full Time - Experienced |
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Analyst, Planning, Program/Project Mgmt |
Required Education: |
Some College
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Job Description |
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Position: Open: 26 October 2009 Close: 16 November 2009 Location: Personal and Family Readiness Division, HQMC Family Readiness Branch (MRZ) 3280 Russell Road Quantico, VA 22134-5099
Who May Apply: All Sources
Type of Appointment: Regular Full-Time (35-40 hours per week)
Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday **Tour of duty may change based upon work requirements**
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as Program Specialist for Marine and Family Programs policy and plans. Independently conducts, reviews and recommends approval or disapproval of program plans and materials; analyzes and develops proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program resources requirements; develops new and revised operating procedures and standards for policy and planning to incorporate new and updated provisions that affect operating activities and requirements; conducts review of the administration and operation of the program, and provides advice.
Independently completes project studies and carries out onsite reviews of operation of the program to develop and revise guidelines and materials such as statements of policy and model operating procedures for use by agency officials, or other public organizations as guides to revise policies and procedures, and develop program plans and proposals to meet federal requirements.
Obtains factual information to: coordinate and promote goals and objectives, provide information, explain regulatory and legal requirements, and build and sustain business, business strategies and practices. Identifies and solves problems related to implementation of plans and policies, develops metrics, develops and implements solutions, designs alternative initiatives and establishes minimum standards. May develop briefings, correspondence, plans, procedures, directives to support implementation of higher level command directives.
Discusses matters involving: difficult technical problems, application of new or questionable techniques and methods, and clarification with the team leader, or higher level supervisor for further explanation and negotiation with the Director. Explains regulatory and legal requirements relevant to problem situations covered by guidelines. Negotiates agreements with officials to correct aspects of the operation not consistent with federal requirements.
Reviews proposed changes to program plans and project proposals to see that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met and to insure that changes do not include provisions contrary to basic law when applicable. Identifies provisions clearly not consistent with federal requirements and recommends remedial action necessary to correct inadequacies. Provides assistance on facilitating compliance with policy and plans to other program specialists who develop the program evaluation plan, determine coverage, suggest methodology, and provide guidance on handling of technical problems and public relations issues.
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Requirements |
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Four years of knowledge and experience that demonstrates skill to: serve as the responsible point of contact for oversight, interpretation and development of Marine and Family Programs policy and plans, and related processes and procedures; independently conduct, review and recommend approval or disapproval of family readiness program plans; analyze and develop proposals or provisions in terms of impact on program resource requirements; develop new and revised policy and plans, procedures and standards to incorporate provisions that affect operating activities and requirements; conduct reviews of the administration and operation of the program and provide advice. Skill to coordinate, facilitate and execute strategic plans and management initiatives to include mission, vision, goals, objectives, marketing initiatives, improvement initiatives, organizational development initiatives, and realignment/restructuring and reengineering efforts to include some of continuous and long range impact, and to meet and resolve one-time or short term contingencies.
As part of the employment process, the Personal & Family Readiness Division (MR) may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an investigative Consumer Report. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, political affiliation, physical handicap, marital status, membership or non-membership in an employee organization.
Personal and Family Readiness Division (MR) provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they require reasonable accommodation should contact MR at (703) 432-0435. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
As a condition of employment candidates are required to participate in direct deposit under all appointments to positions within Personal and Family Readiness Division, HQMC.
MCCS is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by MCCS 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. FILING INSTRUCTIONS: Visit our website (preferred) at www.usmc-mccs.org, employment, job vacancies, MCCS Headquarters for this position and submit resume/cover letter (as a Word attachment) or mail resume to Headquarters, Marine Corps (Personal & Family Readiness Div., (HR Branch) 3044 Catlin Ave., Quantico, VA 22134-5099 (Attn: Kathleen Rudy, Code 120-09).
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