Director, Marine and Family Programs (MFP) NF5

The incumbent reports to the Deputy AC/S MCCS and is responsible to serve as the senior leader over all departments within Marine & Family Programs (MFP) Branch for MCCS to lead by example to shape and sustain a working environment most conducive to the successful performance of those entrusted to their leadership and direction; while creating a positive atmosphere and culture within the MFP Branch where pride professionalism collaborative engagement and customer service is the primary focus of all efforts.

Responsible for the development management coordination and execution of a broad range of MFP exercising staff cognizance and oversight on all technical aspects of services assigned to include Marine Corps Family Team Building Personal & Professional Development Family Care Behavioral Health and Semper Fit incumbent is directly responsible for ensuring the success of assigned programs by establishing planning implementing evaluating budgeting advertising and providing leadership direction to each individual program through subordinate managers.

The incumbent serves as an expert advisor and consultant on all programs assigned and provides management continuity and stability for social programs offered to service members and their families in Quantico studies and analysis of local community requirements via proactive communication efforts with commanding officers senior enlisted personnel parental groups subordinate managers and other individuals/organizations that may have a direct interest in MFP. Coordinates and integrates a number of complex programs where professional clinical technical managerial and administrative work is required and which may directly affect the well-being mental/physical health and mission readiness of service members and their families assigned to a multi-mission military installation. Manages the development of operational policy and programs in response to changes in levels of appropriations or other legislated programming changes. Plans organizes work and manages internal procedures and resources to ensure maximum productivity and economies. Responsible for developing and managing substantial appropriated and nonappropriated fund budgets for the Branch. Reviews monthly financial reports to adjust spending as program execution on a regular basis and prompts the initiation of corrective actions to ensure the continued support of operating programs.

Develops long range plans in conjunction with internal operating directives and exercises internal personnel management authorities as delegated by their assigned executive orders policy statements directives procedures and individual instructions issued locally or by higher authority that govern or have a bearing in the MFP and determines the extent to which these matters affect current and planned programs policies or reviews and/or edits local directives implementing policy and procedures directed at Marine Corps Base level or by higher authority.

Directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors provides leadership direction to employees; counsels and trains employees; schedules and directs work; appraises work performance; approves or disapproves leave; and initiates personnel actions as may be required. Must be alert to substance abuse among their assigned team and take appropriate action when and if supports the Marine Corps Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment policies and ensures compliance with fire safety and other environmental issues and maintenance and enforcement of the security of resources and develops procedures to minimize the potential for fraud waste and abuse.

Provides world class customer service. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly action to solve problems their higher-level supervisor or proper point of contact for assistance when problems implementation of an activity safety program in accordance with the Base Safety employees of available safety regulations instructions materials and reports workplace accidents/injury to the Human Resources that safety training is provided to with OSHA standards and takes action to correct unsafe or unhealthy working employees understand safety infractions that can result in disciplinary actions and follows through with appropriate minimal loss of duty by complying with Return-to-Work program initiatives and following up on employee well-being.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ability to perform occasional lifting of items up to 20 lbs. may be required.

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EVALUATIONS:

1. The minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is required.

2. Five years of senior management experience that would demonstrate the capability to effectively plan coordinate budget execute and direct a complex Marine & Family Program operation is required.

3. Skills to manage rapidly expanding programs exercising foresight flexibility and imaginative approaches to program development growth and change.

4. Ability to resolve or negotiate a variety of sensitive problem situations knowledge and ability to make decisions and recommendations concerning a variety of Marine & Family Programs.

5. Ability to effectively communicate and deal effectively with senior military and civilian officials.

6. A thorough knowledge of business practices economic principles and ability to analyze trends and make improvements.

7. Knowledge of budgetary principles to include preparation execution and the ability to analyze trends and initiate appropriate actions.

8. Knowledge of military life and the resulting issues affecting military families and their lifestyles.

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.