Branch Head, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response NF5

Full Job Description

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.

A Master's degree in human service, behavioral health, or social science and four 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.

Knowledge of and experience that demonstrates skill to serve as a recognized expert in prevention efforts to assist commands.

Skill to independently oversee day-to-day operation of an ongoing program of large scope and/or involving significant difficulty and responsibility that encompasses mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations authorized and funded by the agency.

Knowledge of social services work, counseling services, psychosocial principles and theories, and group dynamics of military and individual systems; to include knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault trauma, suicide prevention, and COSCC.

Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, policies, regulations, precedent-setting situations and overall Marine Corps goals and objectives pertaining to prevention and response programs.

Knowledge of Marine Corps goals and objectives, and operation of a myriad of programs to monitor sequence and timing of key program events and milestones, decisions and alternative approaches to achieve mission objectives.

Skill to organize and direct teamwork and to negotiate with management to accept and implement recommendations.

Ability to express self orally and in writing in a highly professional manner, sufficient to prepare and conduct briefings to an audience of high-ranking military and civilian dignitaries, to meet and deal with diversified groups, individuals and organizations, and to compose written reports and material clearly, concisely and effectively.

Major Duties:

Serves as Branch Head for Marine Corps Total Fitness Directorate (MCTF) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR), Marine and Family Programs Division.

Serves as the principal advisor to the Deputy Director on executive level strategic planning for prevention, policies, response, reporting and accountability.

Develops, monitors and implements guidance related to SAP Provides expert guidance requiring professional knowledge of psychological/social work principles, theories, and methods and methodologies to behaviorally related problems and situations.

Monitors accomplishment of goals for timelines and acceptability. Provides direct supervision of employees.

Management Serves as advisor to Deputy Director MCTF and is the recognized expert on strategic planning of organizational goals related to development, monitoring and advancing SAPR programs.

Develops operational guidelines for the full range of actions and standards for SAPR programs within the area of responsibility.

Represents the Deputy Director MCTF on internal and external Division level executive planning meetings and projects as required.

Provides continuity and coordination expertise for SAPR policies affecting personnel readiness policies.

Recommends adjustments to policies, programs, and projects to improve operations and efficiencies.

Identifies problems, provides advice, guidance, options and recommended courses of action to improve programming and to achieve goals.

Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks that can have far reaching effects on operations. Manages, leads or administers project resources.

Approves responses to Congressional inquiries, taskers, reports, field guidance and letters for soundness and consistency with law and policy.

As a key member of the leadership team, represents the MCTF Directorate as the principal advisor on SAPR, operations and strategic planning and integration, and expert on various DoW wide/level committees, working groups and process action teams.

Provides, expert presentations and briefings on all aspects of the program. Participates in phased milestone and final program reviews. Identifies program documentation requirements or procedures.

Promotes and maintains communication and working relationships with federal, state and local government agencies.

May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical workweek and work hours. May travel to complete work assignments and conduct or attend conferences and meetings.

Supervision Supervises full performance level NF and GS employees, and Marine personnel directly and indirectly to include assigning, distributing, evaluating work; coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave; recommending and completing personnel actions and performance reviews; recommending and administering discipline and incentive awards; signing timecards, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment; and, being alert to alcohol/drug abuse to take appropriate action.

May assist with human capital strategic plans, succession management initiatives and civilian leader development.

Analysis and Evaluation Exercises seasoned and analytical ability, judgment, discretion and applies a thorough knowledge of SAPR to continuously analyze outcome accuracy.

Analyzes data to evaluate results and trends to improve and identify the most effective approaches for prevention, intervention and response of/to areas of responsibility.

Responds to audit requests for information to brief executive level personnel on programs Marine Corps wide. Budgeting Formulates, administers, and monitors the operating budget for the program.

Monitors expenses. Establishes proactive controls to ensure budgetary objectives are met. Takes corrective action when budget variances occur.

Computes financial data and statistics to prepare reports and forecast budgets for execution and short and long range plans. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.

may be required.