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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.
04/06/2025 to 04/20/2025
$17 - $17 per hour
NF 03
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
25% or less - Varies
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
NA
No
No
72449
834808500
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: EDUCATION TECHNICIAN
JOB SERIES: 1702 PAY LEVEL: NF-03
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Provides primary sources of educational information to military personnel, spouses, dependents, DOD civilians and all others seeking information at the MCCS Education Center. Advises students on the educational opportunities at the colleges/ universities aboard Marine Corps Bases and in the surrounding area and available through distance learning programs. Provides information on standard check in/check out procedures and opportunities and requirements related to the Marine Corps Voluntary Education Programs. Responds to all inquiries on availability of funding, scholarships, loans, grants, enrollment procedures, prerequisites, room locations, schedules, costs and non-traditional education instruments including Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES). Possesses familiarity with American Council on Education (ACE) guide books in order to advise students on credits received for military training. Prints and reviews Joint Service Transcripts (JST) and assists military personnel in the preparation of DD295 documents as needed. Provides information on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES and Excelsior testing programs. Collects and annotates Service members Opportunity College (SOC) agreements in student records.
Assists in maintaining a centrally managed educational accounting system, Navy Campus Management Information System (NCMIS). Serves as designee to authorize Tuition Assistance (TA) documents. Inputs initial and subsequent entries into NCMIS for all Marine and Navy students, updates accounts and makes corrections or adjustments as needed. Ensures all information, schools, monetary amounts and necessary codes are entered correctly. Acts as point of contact for TA waitlist compilation for all camps on Okinawa.
Interacts with colleges/universities, NCMIS accounting technicians, and DFAS to resolve complicated TA issues. Identifies, analyzes and researches problems and functions as a technical expert regarding the TA accounts resolution process. Documents actions and progress in counseling notes in NCMIS for each student for whom service is provided. Reviews and complies with Marine Corps Orders and regulations governing TA funding policies. Extracts and compiles statistical education usage information as requested. Submits necessary reports and conforms to applicable reporting guidelines
EVALUATIONS:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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.
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.
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.
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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.
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS.
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315.
All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor¿s orders during the application process.
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.
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/834808500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.