EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) MANAGER NF-04 RFT WWH

U.S. Forest Service

U.S. Forest Service

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

Manages and serves as the installation subject matter expert of the Exceptional Family Member Program. Oversees the EFMP case management system and ensures effective exchange of resource information and support between staff and EFMP families. Oversees facilitation and coordination of resources between agencies, related resource offices, medical and recreational facilities, community services agencies and private organizations with emphasis on improving services. Serves as the Program Manager to independently oversee day-to-day operation of the EFMP ongoing program that encompasses mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency. Determines appropriate products or services for customers and defines program scope, requirements and deliverables. Develops, modifies or provides input to project plans and implements program plans to meet objectives. Coordinates and integrates project activities. Manages leads or administers project resources. Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks. Implements or maintains quality assurance processes. Makes improvements, solves problems or takes corrective action when problems arise. Conducts presentations or briefings on all aspects of the program. Participates in phased, milestone and final program reviews. Identifies program documentation requirements or procedures. Develops and implements program marketing plans. Conducts a quarterly Special Needs Forum, open to family members to address needs and concerns. Participates in the Special Needs Evaluation and Review Team (SNERT) per Marine Corps Order 1754.4B. Manages the installation EFMP Respite Care Program. Assesses program operations and monitors progress toward organization goals and evaluates and makes adjustments to improve the program. Identifies problems, determines accuracy and relevance of information, and uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations to improve programming. Stays abreast of current methods, metrics, tools and techniques of process engineering in the human services field. Organizes work, sets priorities and determines resources requirements. Determines short or long term goals and strategies to achieve goals. Coordinates with other organizations to accomplish goals. Monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Identifies, analyzes, specifies, designs and manages functional and infrastructure requirements to include translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches such as in maintaining the electronic case management system. Establishes methods and tools to conduct risk assessment and mitigate risks. Develops minimum standards governing the EFMP program, policy, procedures and personnel. Addresses matters involving: difficult technical problems, application of new or questionable techniques and methods, clarification with the team leader or higher level supervisor, and further explanation and negotiation with the Director. Explains regulatory and legal requirements relevant to problem situations. Reviews proposed changes to program plans and project proposals to see that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met and to ensure that changes do not include provisions contrary to basic law. Identifies provisions clearly not consistent with federal requirements and recommends remedial action necessary to correct inadequacies. Monitors quality assurance. Ensures the EFMP is in compliance with the IG AIRS checklist, Internal Control Reviews and meets related inspection requirements.

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. *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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