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This position is located at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Naval Base Guam (NBG). The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.
***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.***
10/29/2024 to 11/09/2024
$72,000 - $94,000 per year
PLUS COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE (COLA)/MAY OR MAY NOT BE ENTITLED TO NON-FOREIGN POST DIFFERENTIAL (NFPD)
NF 4
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—situational telework only
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—RELOCATION EXPENSE MAY OR MAY NOT BE AUTHORIZED/RECRUITMENT & RELOCATION INCENTIVE NEGOTIABLE
Permanent
Full-time - 35-40 HOURS PER WEEK
Competitive
None
No
No
No
JRM-24-567
816640000
Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.
FINANCIAL SERVICES. Support all Fleet and Family Support Programs by serving as the primary resource and subject matter expert for financial- related education and materials and support local commands and area command financial specialists by serving as the primary resource and subject matter expert in tailoring personal financial management information, materials, and education programs to the local area. Develop and implement a program of direct counseling assistance to the total military family, providing financial literacy and education and training to individuals and groups on credit management, savings and investments, consumer affairs, debt liquidation, financial counseling, budget counseling, and other financial-related topics. Provide nonbiased-financial counseling to military members, and upon request, to entitled military family members and other individuals. Handle privacy and confidentiality of all personal identifiable information (PII) provided by the client or encountered during a counseling session in accordance with USN policy. Offer military members, civilians, and their family members referrals to approved external or on-installation agencies for cases that exceed the scope of the PFM program, to ensure clients receive specialized assistance and support.
LIAISON. Serve as the primary point of contact for financial education and counseling services, connecting clients with appropriate resources within the Navy and in the broader community. Liaison with financial institutions located on the installation to promote military and family member awareness and use of their personal financial management counseling and information services. Develop local networks to enhance program delivery. Coordinate and refer clients to authorized local agencies, DON counterparts, and client creditors. Collaborate with and provide advice to command leadership and program personnel to leverage insights and coordinate financial readiness programs and services based on policy requirements and unique local area needs.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION & EVALUATION. Conduct financial training and transition financial plan reviews for the Transition Assistance Program. Maintain and update records, e.g., training attendees, training evaluations, etc. Maintain local PFM Program certification standards IAW with CNIC FFSP certification standards. Attend DOD, DON, and CNIC financial training conferences, meetings, planning sessions, etc. Disseminate pertinent financial management information within the local area via newsletters, emails, and/or social media to inform the local military community of programs and services. Conduct thorough reviews of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and service delivery, based on local area needs, to ensure adherence to established policy, confidentiality, and quality assurance guidelines. Participate in strategic planning, plan for short- and long- term projects (e.g., initiatives, community training, etc.), and utilize CNIC approved self-assessments, feedback from required quarterly personal financial awareness forums, and various measurement tools to identify trends and utilize resources required to meet organizational needs.
A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.
*SEE QUALIFICATIONS
***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.***
Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.
All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory background and employment reference checks.
Males must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service (https://www.sss.gov/register/).
Selectees are required to participate in direct deposit.
We are an E-Verify participant.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of referral certificate.
The Department of the Navy is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by CNIC NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Military members and their families have a right to 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. 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.***
The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to: JRMJ9NAFHRO@US.NAVY.MIL to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT FOR NAF APPLICANTS: Authority to request this information is derived from 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations. The purpose of this information is to determine the qualifications, suitability, and availability of applicants for employment with a NAF activity, and of current employees for reassignment, reinstatement, transfer, or promotion. The information will be used to assess qualifications, entitlement, and overall employment suitability. Completion of information on this form is voluntary. Failure to provide this information may prevent you from receiving full consideration for the position you seek.
BENEFITS:
***Recruitment and Relocation Bonuses/Incentives may be negotiable in accordance with agency policy.***
Regular Full-Time (35 - 40 hours per week) All benefits offered including medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & child life insurance, long term disability, annual and sick leave, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan.
Regular Part-Time (20 - 34 hours per week) Medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & child life insurance, annual and sick leave, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan.
Flexible (0 - 40 hours per week) No benefits offered.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Any experience, education, or other qualification presented on your application and/or resume is subject to evaluation and verification. Submissions are reviewed to determine if applicants meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements and to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirements. Best qualified applicants are referred to the hiring manager in accordance with Military Spouse and Veteran Preference policies where applicable. If your application and/or resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews, which may also be subject to evaluation and verification.
A resume must be provided. It must include relevant work experience, start/end dates stated in month/year, # of hours worked per week, detailed description of duties, salary, applicable education (provide official transcripts), and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry. Your resume is the main resource used to assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to this position. You should be clear and specific when describing your work experience as it relates to this position.
For current or previous Federal employees, please attach a copy of your most recent personnel action or SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.
Please provide a copy of your official college transcript(s) which support those qualifications for which you wish to have considered.
Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education, personnel action or SF50, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission.
Military retirees, please submit your statement of service.
Documentation submitted for other/previous vacancies is not considered as part of this submission.
All resumes and documents required to prove eligibility MUST be submitted by the closing date on the announcement in order to be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure accuracy and completion of requirements upon submission. Failure to provide such documentation may prevent applicants from receiving full consideration for the position.
APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure you complete and submit ALL required documents to claim preference at the time of resume submission. All forms to claim preference can be downloaded via our website at http://www.militarymwrguam.com/jobs.
WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:
1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate. To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.
2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to Guam. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions. To claim this preference, you MUST:
-Complete and Submit MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) CLAIM FORM. Form may be downloaded from: Download MSP Form; AND
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to Guam.
***If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS to Guam.
3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Complete and Submit VETERAN'S PREFERENCE WORKSHEET. Form may be downloaded from: Download Vet Preference Form; AND
-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy)
To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:
-Complete and submit completed SF-15, APPLICATION FOR 10-POINT VETERAN PREFERENCE. Form may be downloaded from: Download SF-15 Form; AND
-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND
-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.).
Failure to provide all of the required information and/or documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating/preference or may affect the overall rating/preference.
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.
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/09/2024 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12595312
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status.
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.
Applicants may be contacted for an interview within 2-8 weeks of the announcement closing date.
Times may vary during the process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note, that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status.
We reserve the right to close this position without further announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/816640000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs. Through our work at both Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Naval Base Guam (NBG), 36th Force Support Squadron (36FSS), Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB), Guam, and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) Guam, we strive to be the global model of professional support services for our customers while they are stationed here under one unified command. Please visit our website for further details: http://www.militarymwrguam.com.
Please note when a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government is performed as part of a relocation, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) may offset the impact of some of these taxes. For more information you may visit the following website: https://www.dfas.mil/CivilianEmployees/Civilian-Permanent-Change-of-Station-PCS/Tax-Information/.
