Job Description

Duties

• You will prepare and deliver instruction related to include the Planning Process, warfighting, leadership, command and control, logistics, communication, and administration.
• You will work closely with Vice President Academic Affairs (VPAA), school directors, and academic deans to fully integrate MAGTF staff instruction into resident EPME curricula.
• You will develop curricula related to the Marine Corps sergeant major and first sergeant career fields and MAGTF staff/operations instructions.
• You will develop learning outcomes and educational objectives as they relate to the Marine Corps sergeant major and first sergeant career fields and MAGTF staff/operations.
• You will participate in Course Content Review Boards, as appropriate, and makes recommendations for improvement in the delivery and assessment of MCSEA staff instruction.
• You will coordinate with the Marine Corps University Staff and Director on curriculum development matters to recommend techniques of study to ensure the continuity and interrelationships of the MCSEA mentor/instructor staff.
• You will prepare and present instruction for faculty and staff development on a wide variety of topics related to the Marine Corps sergeant major and first sergeant career fields and MAGTF staff/operations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

Qualifications

The incumbent serves as a Staff Mentor/Instructor within MCSEA and reports directly to MCSEA Leadership. The Staff Mentor/Instructor of MCSEA is a subject matter expert on the Marine Corps sergeant major and first sergeant career fields, Marine-Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Staff, MAGTF Operations, and senior executive-level management. MCSEA\'s goal is to develop critical thinkers, improve analytical skills, impart experiential knowledge, and provide perspective on the contemporary practice of the profession of arms at all levels of the enlisted professional military education (EPME) continuum. Accordingly, the program positively influences students\' leadership abilities through the enhancement of students\' knowledge of learning objectives to achieve desired performance.

Candidates must have successfully served in a senior executive-level management team and possess expert knowledge on the marine corps sergeant major and first sergeant career fields, Marine-Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) Staff, MAGTF Operations, and executive-level senior advisor duties and responsibilities. Candidates with a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university is highly desired.

Candidates must also possess expertise in the Marine Corps Planning Process, warfighting, leadership, command and control, logistics, communication, administration, and joint operations. They must also possess an expert knowledge of command and control functions across the MAGTF spectrum and have experience serving as a command senior enlisted leader to a commander/MAGTF staff officer having used the Marine Corps Planning Process.

You must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which include equivalent information from the transcripts (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned). See OPM\'s General Policies for information on crediting education.



This opening will be filling an excepted service position (Title 10) of Staff Mentor/Instructor, Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Academy (MCSEA), Marine Corps University, Quantico, VA.

Education

Additional information

This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran\'s preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran\'s preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

• Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you\'re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you\'re eligible under their policies. A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer\'s name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
  
  Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
  
  Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.
  
  Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans\' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor\'s website: Veterans\' Preference Advisor
  
  Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans\' preference?
  If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.
  
  You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.
  
  Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).
  
  Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.
• How to Apply
  
  If interested in this position, please submit a brief letter of interest with curriculum vitae and current contact information to diana.pugh@usmcu.edu no later than 18 May 2023. For additional information or assistance, please contact: SgtMaj Troy A. Nicks, 703-432-4793, troy.nicks@usmcu.edu
  
  
  
  
  MGySgt Diana Pugh
  
  
  Phone: 703-432-4500
  
  
  e-mail: diana.pugh@usmcu.edu
  
  
  
  
  
  Or write:
  
  
  MGySgt Diana Pugh
  
  
  Marine Corps Senior Enlisted Academy
  Marine Corps University
  2076 South Street
  Quantico, VA 22134
  
  Facsimile applications will not be considered.
  
  All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
  
  It is the applicant\'s responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
  
  Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.
  

  Agency contact information

  Troy Nicks

  
  
  

  Phone

  703-784-4793

  Email

  troy.nicks@usmcu.edu
  

  Address

  
  TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND
  1019 Elliot Road
  Quantico, VA 22134-5001
  US

  Next steps

  
  Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
  
  Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.
  
  NOTE: If you have any questions or need assistance, please email the DON Employment Information Center at DONEIC@us.navy.mil
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer\'s name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans\' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor\'s website: Veterans\' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans\' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

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