PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, NF-04/RFT, CAMP KINSER

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 1. A bachelor¿s degree preferably related to personal finance from a college or university accredited by the Department of Education OR a combination of financial education and experience to include financial counseling. Master¿s degree is preferred. 2. Obtain and maintain DoD/USMC approved financial counselor certification per DoD Instruction 1342.22, SECNAVINST 1740.4 AND Marine Corps Order 1700.37 within 2 years of hire date. 3. Attend professional continuing education on personal financial management to include USMC designated annual training at personal financial management program related educational events to meet the needs of Marine Corps to maintain professional certification. 4. Must be able to obtain a Status of Forces Agreement driver¿s license. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Extensive knowledge of DoD, USMC and USN Family Services/Support financial program goals and objectives to develop local short and long range program planning. 2. Extensive technical knowledge concerning: personal financial management, debt and credit management, investing (individual retirement accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and college investments), stock markets, identity theft, insurance, Truth-in-Lending, government benefit programs, loans, credit reports, home buying and selling, car buying, selling and leasing, Social Security system, Blended Retirement System, retirement planning, Thrift Savings Plan/401K¿s, estate planning, wills, trusts, pre- and post-marital financial planning, consumer awareness topics, military pay issues, formulation of spending plans and automated banking procedures, which enables incumbent to facilitate the 40-hour CFS training and the 16-hour Noncommissioned Officers for Financial Fitness training courses, the financial portion of the Pre-Retirement Seminar and all additional courses and workshops as directed. 3. Extensive technical knowledge related to financial counseling techniques (individual, premarital, marital and group). Possess practical knowledge of people and the ability to relate to all segments of the military and civilian community. 4. Documented ability to conduct briefings, workshops and training sessions, and to effectively communicate orally in a clear and concise manner at conferences, meetings, and training workshops. 5. Skill and ability in communication methods to include using computer-based software, interacting with diverse groups, developing detailed and precise reports, using interviewing and listening skills to assess needs of customers, and to effectively develop educational and training materials. 6. Knowledge of military lifestyle objectives of military family support programs, as well various social/community services agencies directly or indirectly related to the financial well-being of Service Members and their respective families. This activity is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by Nonappropriated Fund 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.