Regional Combat & Operational Stress Control Program Specialist Nf4

Serves as Program Specialist and facilitates implementation of program and policy requirements under the Combat and Operational Stress Control (COSC) Program across the Marine Corps. Serves as a COSC Regional Training Coordinator (RTC) to provide COSC guidance liaison assistance and facilitation to Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Marine Force Reserves (MFR) and other regional commands and also assist those commands in implementation of new COSC requirements prescribed in Marine Corps Bulletin 6490 and other directives.
Acts as direct liaison to MEF/MFR leadership regarding COSC program requirements. Provides subject matter expertise in the Marine Corps COSC Program to Marine leaders and Operational Stress Control and Readiness (OSCAR) teams. Assists in the training and certification of COSC trainers and coordinators at all levels. Assists MEF/MFR command/unit COSC Coordinators in providing COSC orientations and program briefs for their commands and subordinate units.
Acts as liaison to MEF/MFR unit leaders and COSC Coordinators to facilitate and improve unit COSC programs. Assists other non-MEF/MFR command COSC Coordinators on a regional basis to facilitate and improve unit COSC programs. Trains local COSC PME/GME course trainers on curricula for their courses.
When requested presents COSC briefs for professional military education career schools and courses other military members families and appropriate outside civilian services within the RTCs geographic area of responsibility. Provides COSC training directly to Marines Corpsmen at Marine units and Marine Total Forces. Monitors program compliance and quality of training given in local and regional training courses unit COSC Training programs and other venues ensuring that HQMC-approved practices are in use.
Assists in evaluation of command COSC program quality and effectiveness via site assist visits and liaison. Analyzes COSC program challenges and effectiveness at the local level including identifying relevant factors gathering pertinent information and recommending solutions and best practices.
Ensures that COSC-approved posters pamphlets and other materials are distributed within command guidelines in the area of operations.
Facilitates and provides liaison for local implementation of COSC research projects at installations via local COSC Coordinators to ensure adequate and timely participation. Provides coordination facilitation and assistance on COSC research projects working with study investigators and other approved COSC affiliates in the area of operations.
Using the AIRS checklist provides assistance in pre-inspections in preparation for Inspector General visits to ensure compliance with Marine Corps instructions and directives. Attends quarterly HQMC COSC Meetings the Annual Marine Corps COSC Conference and other meetings as required by HQMC COSC or MEF/MFR.
Drafts documentation for standard operating procedures specific to the position to be approved by HQMC COSC and shared with the other RTCs to ensure uniformity in practice.
COSC Program Staff play an integral role in shaping and promulgating directives related to implementation of the USMC COSC Program. The incumbent must possess the ability to take guidance from higher headquarters and work within the Command Structure to implement the Commanders Intent.

Conditions of employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in behavioral health education counseling or a related field AND three years of experience in the occupation or a related field or work area OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above OR appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge skills and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above. Working knowledge and interest in Marine Corps combat stress control policies principles and concepts. Former active duty military or deployment experience is desirable. Ability to plan train liaison and coordinate with command and unit COSC representatives and leaders and to make independent judgments and sound decisions. Excellent writing and public speaking skills. Intermediate ability in use of Microsoft Office components especially Word Excel and PowerPoint. Possess interpersonal skills and experience to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and commands. Experience in program inspection and quality assurance is desirable.
This position has been determined as Non-Critical Sensitive. As a condition of employment the incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (T3/ANACI) Secret Clearance to access classified information. They also must have knowledge of and comply with all security rules regulations and procedures pertaining to safe handling of classified material.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.