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NONAPPROPRIATED FUND POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) Prevention Specialist JOB SERIES: 0101 PAY LEVEL: NF-4 JOB CODE: 093129 SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The incumbent serves as a Prevention Specialist implementing and sustaining all Behavioral Health prevention initiatives for forces in his/her respective areas.
Reports to the MEF Prevention Program Director for administrative instructions and to the Regimental/Group Commanding Officer for operational instructions. 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 and conducts prevention awareness programs.
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. Conducts Train-The-Trainer sessions for potential trainers on how to deliver effective Behavioral Health prevention training. Works closely with installation Behavioral Health assets.
Collects data to inform on measures of effectiveness regarding Behavioral Health prevention training capabilities. Ensures training and support capabilities are timely, relevant to commanders' needs, flexible, sustainable in execution, thoroughly coordinated with leadership and in compliance with DoD, USMC, DoN and command policy, goals, and objectives. Reports Behavioral Health trends and information to Behavioral Health Prevention Director in assigned region.
Represents the Command on Behavioral Health prevention matters at designated Marine Corps and civilian-community functions. Keeps abreast of local and national Behavioral Health trends. Coordinates items for release to the news media/public affairs; bulletins; fliers; newsletters, etc; including audio and video presentations. Attends conferences and meetings. Prepares supporting documentation for presentations and proposals.
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. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on professionalism and courtesy.
Assists internal and external customers and communicates positively in a professional manner. 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 established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment.
Performs other related duties as assigned. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required.
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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jobs@okinawa.usmc-mccs.org · 011816117453052
This position is with U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $29.22 – $34.03/hr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-26.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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