FAMILY READINESS PROGRAM MANAGER NF-04 RFT WWH

U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service

Operations

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan

Posted on May 7, 2026

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.

Major Duties

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Serve as the Family Readiness Program Manager within Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) with staff cognizance over Family Readiness functions, including: Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) - Readiness and Deployment Support Training; Family Readiness Program Training; Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge, and Skills, (L.I.N.K.S.) training; LifeSkills training and education; Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO); Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP); Navy Family Readiness Coordinator (NFRC), Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP), Information Referral and Relocation (IRR), and Cultural Adaptation. Oversee administration, management, coordination, development, and execution of all Family Readiness services. Reports to the Personal and Professional Development (P&PD) Director or designated representative. Follow the guidance from the chain of command when communicating with the installation leadership. Oversee all Family Readiness Programs, including but not limited to MCFTB, NFRC, PFMP, IRR and Cultural Adaptation. Serve as primary point of contact and advisor to higher-level management on the operation, evaluation and improvement of functional effectiveness, productivity and efficiency of Family Readiness activities. Organize work, set priorities and determine resource requirements. Serve as the Responsible Officer (RO) for Family Readiness assets. Serve as the Approving Official (AO) or Alternate Approving Official (AAO) and is responsible for all purchasing requirements for Family Readiness Program. Serve as the liaison between commanders, Deployment and Unit Readiness Coordinators (DRC and URC) and other Marine and Family Programs / MCCS divisions for all Family Readiness functions to ensure training provided are in compliance with the Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP), MCFTB, and Marine and Family Programs policy. Ensures compliance with the Volunteer Management Program policy if the Installation Volunteer Coordinator falls under MCFTB/Family Readiness. Serve as the Installation Commander's coordinator of overall family readiness support activities, monitor deployment cycles and possible military contingency plans, and coordinate training to support deployment preparations. Work in conjunction with DRCs and URCs to mitigate challenges and issues with Marines and families in a proactive manner. Serve as the subject matter expert in all aspects related to training under the Family Readiness portfolio of training and educational opportunities. Conduct quality assurance checks on all trainers and advisors to ensure trainers/advisors are effective, professional, and meet the established Marine Corps standards of training. May coordinate and/or conduct training within Personal and Professional Development portfolio, including MCFTB, NFRC, PFMP, and IRR etc. and submit monthly data to headquarters.

Key Requirements

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Requirements

EVALUATIONS:

Evaluations

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.

How to Apply

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. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *Proof of foreign education is not necessary for applicants unless it is listed as a requirement, as specified in the PD or qualification standards. If a foreign institution's education is used to fulfill those requirements, then a credential evaluation verifying U.S. equivalency will be necessary. *If prior/retiring military, DD214 Member Copy/Statement of Service *PCS Orders and Family Entry Approval (Military) OR Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian) *If you have prior federal employment, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR), SF-50, SF3434, SF2545, or paperwork that is equivalent to the others listed. LEGAL IMMIGRATION STATUS RESPONSIBILITY **NOTE (1) In regards to your current legal residence status in Japan, it is your responsibility to maintain legal residence status and take necessary steps to retain a current Visa up until you are employed with MCCS and issued SOFA status. **NOTE (2) For applicants with Japanese permanent residency status; in accordance with USFJI 36-2611, para. 4.2.2.1., the individual is not entitled to acquire double residency status in Japan. SOFA status will be granted once you take an action to relinquish Japanese permanent residency.

What to Expect Next

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.

Required Documents

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Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

Other Information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, 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. 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. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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