MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCES (MEF) PREVENTION SPECIALIST, NF-0101-04

MCCS Job Opening Information

Position/GradeMarine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) Prevention Specialist, NF-0101-04 LocationMCCS Lejeune-New River, North CarolinaType of AppointmentFull-time (with benefits)Open Date09/03/2026Close Date09/10/2026Who May ApplyAll SourcesSalary$33.96 per hourHours of OperationTypical work schedule, Monday - Friday[ ] Health Card Required[ X ] Background Check Required[ ] Gun Control[ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP)[ ] Valid Drivers License Required

Job 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. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.

This position is located at the MEF Prevention Behavioral Health Capability Program, External Embedded Employee Division. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a MEF Prevention Specialist, NF-0101-04.

Major Duties

What to expect

• Serves as a Prevention Specialist implementing and sustaining all Behavioral Health prevention initiatives for forces in his/her respective areas.

• Primarily responsible for overseeing and supporting the day-to-day implementation and administration of Marine Corps Behavioral Health prevention, education and awareness programs/initiatives for military members and their families.

• Serves as a central point of contact concerning Behavioral Health prevention initiatives.

• Conducts prevention education, sustains a cadre of qualified trainers, implements tasks and training consistent with command Behavioral Health strategic plan, and makes recommendations to improve Behavioral Health programming at the assigned location and throughout the Marine Corps.

• Develops and implements Behavioral Health prevention education and training curriculum based on specific and measurable learning objectives.

• Develops local program plans, methods and procedures and provides program support to improve and sustain the capabilities of commanders, Marines, and family members, prevent problems that detract from unit performance and readiness and aid in coping successfully with the Marine Corps lifestyle.

• Prepares correspondence, briefs, action documents, routing sheets, information papers, and slide presentations for use by management officials.

• May work a fluctuating work schedule to complete work assignments outside of the typical work week and work hours.

• May travel to complete work assignments, and conduct or attend presentations, conferences and meetings.

• This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position may be designated as a non-critical sensitive position; therefore, must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Tier 3, Secret Clearance level background check.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Three years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of and experience in the field of Public Health and/or Prevention. Relevant education may be substituted for experience.

• Demonstrable skills in reviewing, developing, and implementing Behavioral Health prevention and educational training programs.

• Advanced skills in public speaking and presentations.

• Experience delivering education and training on Behavioral Health prevention using a variety of techniques and methods.

• Skills to prepare and obtain training materials used in Behavioral Health prevention programs to include lesson plans, resource guides, and films.

• Ability to plan and organize events and activities.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Behavioral Health prevention.

• Knowledge of the military structure and environment preferred.

• Skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain confidence and cooperation of supervisors and managers to accept proposals on complex issues; organize and communicate effectively orally and in writing at briefings and training sessions, with Marine Corps leadership, media representatives and in professional conferences and training workshops to encourage understanding and acceptance of programming.

How To Apply

Your experience must be fully documented on your resume and must include job title, duties, month and year start/end dates (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY). Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position spent in such employment. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. THE AGENCY WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Spouses of relocating active-duty military members applying through Military Spouse Preference Program must upload all documents, a copy of the PCS order identifying a dependents-authorized move and the sponsors reporting date to the new duty location, a current application or resume, and for spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility. Spousal Preference applicants hired in a flexible position will not lose their spousal preference eligibility until declination or acceptance of a regular Full-Time or Part-Time position. Spousal Preference may only be utilized once for each permanent relocation.

CONTACT US:

For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to lejeune.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org or contact us at (910) 451- JOBS (5627). Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.

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.

Closing Statement

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.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx.

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.

Required Documents:

• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
• If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
• Resume that does not exceed 2 pages

IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.

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.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.