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 NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) Prevention Specialist JOB SERIES: 0101 PAY LEVEL: NF-4 JOB CODE: 093129 SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The incumbent serves as a Prevention Specialist implementing and sustaining all Behavioral Health prevention initiatives for forces in his/her respective areas. Reports to the MEF Prevention Program Director for administrative instructions and to the Regimental/Group Commanding Officer for operational instructions. Primarily responsible for overseeing and supporting the day-to-day implementation and administration of Marine Corps Behavioral Health prevention, education and awareness programs/initiatives for military members and their families. Serves as a central point of contact concerning Behavioral Health prevention initiatives. Conducts prevention education, sustains a cadre of qualified trainers, implements tasks and training consistent with command Behavioral Health strategic plan, and makes recommendations to improve Behavioral Health programming at the assigned location and throughout the Marine Corps. Develops and implements Behavioral Health prevention education and training curriculum based on specific and measurable learning objectives. Develops and conducts prevention awareness programs. Develops local program plans, methods and procedures and provides program support to improve and sustain the capabilities of commanders, Marines, and family members, prevent problems that detract from unit performance and readiness and aid in coping successfully with the Marine Corps lifestyle. Conducts Train-The-Trainer sessions for potential trainers on how to deliver effective Behavioral Health prevention training. Works closely with installation Behavioral Health assets. Collects data to inform on measures of effectiveness regarding Behavioral Health prevention training capabilities. Ensures training and support capabilities are timely, relevant to commanders' needs, flexible, sustainable in execution, thoroughly coordinated with leadership and in compliance with DoD, USMC, DoN and command policy, goals, and objectives. Reports Behavioral Health trends and information to Behavioral Health Prevention Director in assigned region. Represents the Command on Behavioral Health prevention matters at designated Marine Corps and civilian-community functions. Keeps abreast of local and national Behavioral Health trends. Coordinates items for release to the news media/public affairs; bulletins; fliers; newsletters, etc; including audio and video presentations. Attends conferences and meetings. Prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals. Prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, information papers, and slide presentations for use by management officials. May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours. May travel to complete work assignments, and conduct or attend presentations, conferences and meetings. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on professionalism and courtesy. Assists internal and external customers and communicates positively in a professional manner. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher level supervisor or proper point of contact for help when problems arise. Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required. Requirements Conditions of Employment See Duties and Qualifications EVALUATIONS: Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in public health, psychology, social work, or a social science related field. Three years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of and experience in serving as a Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of comparable knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above. Demonstrable skills in reviewing, developing, and implementing Behavioral Health prevention and educational training programs. Advanced skills in public speaking and presentations. Experience delivering education and training on Behavioral Health prevention using a variety of techniques and methods. Skills to prepare and obtain training materials used in Behavioral Health prevention programs to include: lesson plans, resource guides, and films. Ability to plan and organize events and activities. Comprehensive knowledge of Behavioral Health prevention. Knowledge of the military structure and environment preferred. Skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain confidence and cooperation of supervisors and managers to accept proposals on complex issues; organize and communicate effectively orally and in writing at briefings and training sessions, with Marine Corps leadership, media representatives and in professional conferences and training workshops to encourage understanding and acceptance of programming. 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. This position is considered a Non-Critical Sensitive position and the incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET (T3 or ANACI) security clearance with access up to and including secret information. They also must have knowledge of and comply with all security rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to safe handling of classified material. Education 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. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.