Duties

• Plans, executes, and promotes a highly effective Personal Financial Management (PFM) Program which includes financial education, individual counseling, referral - as necessary, marketing, and outreach to individuals and commands, to ensure program awareness, access, availability, and high quality PFM programming. Uses information gleaned from customer interviews and assessments, and command and community surveys to determine trends and necessary shifts in program emphasis which foster continuous financial readiness, sound money management, total debt liquidation, and consumer awareness. Uses partner agencies such as Navy Legal Service Office, Navy Marine Corp Relief Society, Chaplains, and/or other state, federal, local and veteran's organizations as helping agencies and resources. 15%
• Using the Navy standardized curriculum, provided by CNIC N91, provides training on a variety of financial topics such as the military pay system, financial resources, banking and credit, debt liquidation, financial record keeping; financial responsibilities of the total military family; credit, debt liquidation, consumer rights and obligations under Federal and State consumer protection laws; local consumer information, car buying, insurance, savings and investments, etc. 30%
• Provides individual counseling services to Service Members and their families. This includes confidential interviews, assessment of client financial information\history, clarification of needs, goals, and priorities; identification of unexpected or emergent financial needs; and referral for extreme financial hardship or threat of deprivation; and\or development of a [short-term, intermediate, long range] plan to increase income, reduce household expenditures, avoid additional financial burdens, maintain accurate financial records, expend funds based on a budget, and are concrete steps to achieve solvency and stability; and fostering a recognition of the legal implications of indebtedness, and recommending legal assistance if warranted. 20%
• If not designated as a Command Financial Specialist (CFS) program training site, coordinates with the Region's CFS trainer and serves as a consultant or assistant trainer in conducting CFSs classes. If a CFS training site, accepts training and complies with all Accreditation Standards. Identifies and analyzes local and national trends and issues, and ensures local services are adjusted to accommodate trends/issues identified. Evaluates and interprets data to identify and clarify issues and concerns; determines appropriate course of action to positively affect work/life relationships, mission readiness, recruitment and retention. Creates and implements procedures to monitor, track, and document service effectiveness and success. 10%
• Conducts training that address financial planning for family separation, short notice deployments, permanent change of station, and transition from the military. Develops, coordinates, conducts and evaluates workshops and seminars for clients. Conducts command and unit leader training and briefings to assist supervisory personnel in recognizing the nature of financial problems experienced by the total military family and in making appropriate referrals for assistance. 5%
• Develops local networks with military and community agencies to enhance program delivery. Works independently and with region staff to ensure appropriate course curricula and prepare accompanying resource materials. 5%
• Designs and/or establishes effective ongoing public information, marketing and public relations programs to stimulate community interest in and awareness of financial planning consumer affairs services and issues and the Financial Readiness Program. Establishes, develops, implements, monitors and coordinates the family life services and activities as they relate to the PFM program. Maintains close liaison with on and off base agencies, establishments, advisory councils, and special emphasis groups. 5%
• Supports Command, military and family members with contingency planning assistance to include crisis intervention in the event of a large scale incident or disaster and information on community emergency support agencies such as the Red Cross. 5%
• Is responsible for the timely and accurate input of all FFSMIS program data and maintaining required PFM records. 5%
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• In case of emergency situations involving military families, incumbent may be on a twenty four hour, seven -day week, on-call status.
• May be required to travel by military and/or commercial conveyance in the performance of official duties.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of education/training/licensure: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) and licensure as applicable
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

  NOTE: Failure to provide the required documents may impact eligibility, qualifications determination.

• How to Apply

  To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/09/2024 to receive consideration.
  To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12405640
  It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
  Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
  To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status
  DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

  Agency contact information

  CNRMA NAF HRO

  Email

  midlantnafhr_rec.fct@navy.mil

  Address

  JEB Little Creek-Fort Story - Navy NAF HRO
  1200 Fechteler Road
  Norfolk, VA 23505
  US

  Next steps

  Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
  If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
  Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.