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Education Services Specialist (Nte 9/30/2027), Nf-04/Rft, Camp Foster

U.S. Marine Corps · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Education Services Specialist job at Camp Foster on Okinawa, Japan, with the Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) education center. The specialist counsels Marines, their families, and eligible civilians on school, tuition assistance, and veterans education benefits. There is 1 vacancy, and the job requires travel to other Marine Corps education centers on Okinawa, up to 25% of the time.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States. You must currently live in Okinawa or be arriving on official government orders to Okinawa.

What you would do

  • Counsel military members, families, and eligible civilians on education and career goals.
  • Determine Tuition Assistance eligibility and help process course registration.
  • Advise on Veterans Affairs education benefits, grants, loans, and scholarships.
  • Help prepare and check reports for Headquarters Marine Corps.
  • Help Marines apply for degree completion and commissioning programs.
  • Fill in for the Education Services Officer when that person is absent.

Do you qualify for NF-4?

With experience: You need at least 3 years of experience in or related to higher education, career planning, student advising, employment services, curriculum design, or instructing. The announcement does not state a grade level for this experience.

With education: A bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field is required. A master's degree is highly preferred. Education must come from schools accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than 2 pages
  • Education or certificate copies, if applicable
  • DD-214 Member Copy, if you have prior military service
  • Social Security card, to be presented during the application process
  • Sponsor's orders, for military and DoD civilian spouses
  • Written request and ID card stamped TA, for involuntarily separated members using the Transition Assistance Program

How you will be rated: Your application and resume are checked against the listed qualifications. The selecting official chooses the best qualified applicant. Missing required information may make you ineligible or lower your overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, because longer resumes will not be considered.
  • If you use education to qualify, list only degrees from accredited schools.
  • Apply online through the MCCS Careers site, since emailed or mailed resumes are not considered.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Travel of 25% or less, varies.

Conditions of employment:

  • Direct deposit of total net pay is required
  • Drug-free workplace; illegal drug use is not tolerated
  • Criminal record check and/or investigative consumer report may be done
  • National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) must be completed successfully
  • Social Security card must be shown during the application process
  • Position may change to part-time or full-time without further competition

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$25.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
NF-4 · Nonappropriated fund
Location
Camp Foster, Japan
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Education Services (1740)
Announcement
79294

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