EDUCATION TECHNICIAN, NF-03/RFT, CAMP FOSTER

MCCS Job Opening Information

Position/GradeEDUCATION TECHNICIAN, NF-03 LocationCAMP FOSTERType of AppointmentREGULAR-FULL TIMEOpen Date05/28/2026Close Date06/11/2026Who May ApplyOKINAWA-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTSalary$17.00 PER HOURContact Informationjobs@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org or DSN 645-3052, Intl 011-81-970-3052[ ] 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 CAMP FOSTER. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a EDUCATION TECHNICIAN.

This vacancy is also eligible for the following Employee Benefits.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match for RFT/RPT.
• NAF Pension Plan that is portable to other qualified government agencies. (May be eligible to buy back military service time).
• International medical and dental insurance (on/off base).
• Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary.
• Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary.
• Tuition Assistance Program (up to $10,000 per year) for certifications, licenses, and college degrees.
• Leave Donation Program for life¿s emergencies.
• Professional training and development curriculum in technology and leadership.

Major Duties

NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: EDUCATION TECHNICIAN

JOB SERIES: 1702 PAY LEVEL: NF-03

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Provides primary sources of educational information to military personnel, spouses, dependents, DOD civilians and all others seeking information at the MCCS Education Center. Advises students on the educational opportunities at the colleges/ universities aboard Marine Corps Bases and in the surrounding area and available through distance learning programs. Provides information on standard check in/check out procedures and opportunities and requirements related to the Marine Corps Voluntary Education Programs. Responds to all inquiries on availability of funding, scholarships, loans, grants, enrollment procedures, prerequisites, room locations, schedules, costs and non-traditional education instruments including Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES). Possesses familiarity with American Council on Education (ACE) guide books in order to advise students on credits received for military training. Prints and reviews Joint Service Transcripts (JST) and assists military personnel in the preparation of DD295 documents as needed. Provides information on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), DANTES and Excelsior testing programs. Collects and annotates Service members Opportunity College (SOC) agreements in student records.

Assists in maintaining a centrally managed educational accounting system, Navy Campus Management Information System (NCMIS). Serves as designee to authorize Tuition Assistance (TA) documents. Inputs initial and subsequent entries into NCMIS for all Marine and Navy students, updates accounts and makes corrections or adjustments as needed. Ensures all information, schools, monetary amounts and necessary codes are entered correctly. Acts as point of contact for TA waitlist compilation for all camps on Okinawa.

Interacts with colleges/universities, NCMIS accounting technicians, and DFAS to resolve complicated TA issues. Identifies, analyzes and researches problems and functions as a technical expert regarding the TA accounts resolution process. Documents actions and progress in counseling notes in NCMIS for each student for whom service is provided. Reviews and complies with Marine Corps Orders and regulations governing TA funding policies. Extracts and compiles statistical education usage information as requested. Submits necessary reports and conforms to applicable reporting guidelines

Provides students with information on TA policies and procedures individually or in group settings. Assists military personnel with enrollment and completion of TA applications, registration, course drop/add and withdrawal forms required by the institutions. Assists students who drop, withdraw or fail courses and informs them of repayment and/or waiver policies and procedures. Collects and reports grades to NCMIS as required. Responds to emails, faxes and telephone calls relating to tuition assistance. Provides assistance to those requesting information on Veterans Administration educational benefits.

Major Duties

Provides students with information on TA policies and procedures individually or in group settings. Assists military personnel with enrollment and completion of TA applications, registration, course drop/add and withdrawal forms required by the institutions. Assists students who drop, withdraw or fail courses and informs them of repayment and/or waiver policies and procedures. Collects and reports grades to NCMIS as required. Responds to emails, faxes and telephone calls relating to tuition assistance. Provides assistance to those requesting information on Veterans Administration educational benefits.

Serves as Test Examiner as needed. Assists the Test Control Officer with conducting and administering DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) and Military Classification Testing Programs. Compiles test report information and coordinates with HQMC representatives and local military commands. Assists the Test Control Officer with the proper administration and security of tests, in accordance with Marine Corps, DANTES, and DOD regulations and directives and approved educational testing techniques. Maintains DANTES materials in the Education Office.

Provides administrative and technical support in compiling, correlating, and editing quarterly class schedules, briefings and education bulletins for printing and distribution and classroom usage report. Assists in analyzing, researching, preparing and submitting articles and advertisements for educational opportunities to local media resources. Maintains administrative files that comprehensively reflect all educational events aboard the installation. Serves as point of contact for supply ordering for all camps on Okinawa.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Major Duties

Serves as Test Examiner as needed. Assists the Test Control Officer with conducting and administering DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) and Military Classification Testing Programs. Compiles test report information and coordinates with HQMC representatives and local military commands. Assists the Test Control Officer with the proper administration and security of tests, in accordance with Marine Corps, DANTES, and DOD regulations and directives and approved educational testing techniques. Maintains DANTES materials in the Education Office.

Provides administrative and technical support in compiling, correlating, and editing quarterly class schedules, briefings and education bulletins for printing and distribution and classroom usage report. Assists in analyzing, researching, preparing and submitting articles and advertisements for educational opportunities to local media resources. Maintains administrative files that comprehensively reflect all educational events aboard the installation. Serves as point of contact for supply ordering for all camps on Okinawa.

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Acknowledges customers, smiles and makes eye contact. Asks questions to determine, verify and solve problems. Checks for satisfaction on the quality of goods and services. Takes action to solve problems quickly. Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.

Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Uses required safety equipment, and observes safe work procedures. Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.

Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in education or a related field appropriate to work of the position, OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above, OR three years of practical experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to that gained in the above in understanding basic education principles and processes.
• Must be willing to travel to MCCS Education Centers at other camps when necessary.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of Voluntary Off-Duty Education, military structure, procedures and terminology preferred.
• Effective communication skills are required, as well as a demonstrated ability to meet and deal effectively with all military grades and people from diverse backgrounds with a variety of educational goals.
• Knowledge of office administration management and understanding of tuition assistance and other financial aid available for military personnel and family members.

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.

How To Apply

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.

Please Note: Due to character limitations in USAJOBS, the full Position Description may not display. Please refer to MCCS Careers for the complete Major Duties and additional details.

Social Security Card is required to be presented during the application process.

THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS CURRENTLY RESIDING IN OKINAWA OR ARRIVING ON OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT ORDERS TO OKINAWA WITHIN 30 DAYS.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) - IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 315.

• Applies to positions in grades NF-3 and below, and equivalent Craft & Trades and Child and Youth positions.
• May be exercised once per permanent relocation (PCS), when appointed to a regular full or part time position.
• Per DoDI 1400.25, volume 315, Enclosure 3, para 2.h.1, MSP eligibility terminates upon acceptance or refusal of an offer of a continuing position (part-time or full-time) in the federal service for which the spouse has registered for employment, whether or not preference was applied.
• Applicants hired into flexible positions (0-40 hours per week) or regular position with a time-limited appointment will not lose their spouse preference eligibility until movement or hired into a regular full or part time position.
• The time period for MSP eligibility begins 30 days before the military sponsor¿s reporting date to the new duty station, if accompanied, or at any time thereafter during the tour.

All military and DoD civilian spouses are required to provide a copy of their sponsor¿s orders during the application process.

Closing Statement

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, 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.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

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

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.