OPERATIONS OFFICER / NF4

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.

Duties

• Serves as administrative advisor to staff across MCI-West, providing guidance on construction, maintenance, and facility management operations ensuring MCCS adherence to applicable policies and regulations. Responsible for the development and implementation of internal policies, procedures, and standardized work methods that directly influence project management practices, fiscal accountability, and operational efficiency. Collects, compiles, and analyzes complex data from multiple installations to ensure alignment with command priorities, funding guidance, and facility sustainment objectives. Manages and monitors the full lifecycle of facility construction, sustainment, restoration, and maintenance projects through direct decision-making or indirect advisement to subordinate supervisors and project managers. Coordinates regional initiatives to maintain compliance with federal, DoD, and Marine Corps regulations related to construction and facility maintenance. Assists the Division Director and Deputy Director in developing strategic short- and long-term objectives, performance metrics, and capital improvement priorities. In the absence of the Division Director and Deputy Director, attends meetings on behalf of the Division. Advises senior MCCS, Public Works, Marine Corps, and Naval leadership through synchronization meetings, and planning and programming efforts at the local and regional level. Responsible for direct supervision, mentorship, and performance management of personnel assigned to facility maintenance, construction, and planning and development functions. Promotes collaboration and continuous improvement across geographically dispersed teams to enhance mission readiness, operational support, and customer satisfaction. Major duties encompass comprehensive administration, coordination, and management of MCCS facilities, maintenance, and construction operations across multiple installations. Responsibilities include oversight of facility repair, renovation, and new construction projects from concept through completion, ensuring all efforts align with mission requirements, safety standards, and fiscal constraints. Leads and coordinates construction, repair, and alteration initiatives for administrative, recreational, and mission-support facilities, providing technical direction and oversight to engineering staff, contractors, and maintenance personnel. Reviews, approves, and interprets architectural drawings, blueprints, and technical submittals to ensure consistency with design intent and operational functionality. Collaborates with Operating Directors and program managers to optimize interior layouts, space utilization, vehicle access, and overall facility design. Provides expert guidance on project feasibility, constructability, and long-term maintenance planning, serving as the technical authority and advisor on facilities management matters throughout the region. Acts as the primary advisor and MCCS liaison with Base and Headquarters elements on construction and maintenance matters across MCB Camp Pendleton, MCLB Barstow, and MCAS Yuma, supporting the strategic vision of MCCS facilities and maintenance operations. Possesses strong organizational skills, exercises fiscal responsibility, and maintains compliance with pertinent regulations. Directly or indirectly, through subordinate supervisors, supervises employees. Counsels and trains employees, schedules and directs work, appraises work performance. Approves or disapproves leave, and personnel actions. Must be alert to substance abuse and take appropriate action. Effectively supports the Marine Corps Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment policies, and ensures compliance with fire, safety, and other environmental issues and programs. Maintains and enforces security of funds, merchandise, supplies and equipment to preclude or minimize the potential for fraud, waste, and abuse. Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. 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. 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 related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of four years of experience in construction, engineering, or a related field that, demonstrates knowledge and experience in applying the principles, methods, techniques, and theories. MCCS experience and knowledge of NAF policies and procedures is preferred. Experience overseeing the management and administration of facilities and maintenance functions. Knowledge of work methods and practices of various building trades., Ability to supervise and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20lbs may be required.

Requirements

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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. STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY) A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, or a copy of your degree as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=78750&PostingSeq=1 to be considered. Applications received without appropriate documentation will be ineligible for consideration. STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=78750&PostingSeq=1. Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation. NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status. VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.