EDUCATION AND CAREER TECHNICIAN NF3

About the opportunity

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in Twentynine Palms, California. MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. The Education and Career Technician performs a wide variety of administrative duties to support transition, education, financial management, and career service functions in the Education and Career Program. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of internal policies and procedures, reviewing studies and reports for accuracy, collecting and organizing data, preparing correspondence and presentations following naval correspondence rules, maintaining appointment calendars, handling customer inquiries, and performing various support functions such as monitoring budgets and assisting with special events.

Salary and benefits

• 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

Who can apply?

• Three years of experience in administrative, clerical, program support, customer service, or other progressively responsible office work
• Relevant education may be used as a substitute for experience
• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple high visibility projects simultaneously
• Skill to prepare documentation and presentations in proper format in accordance with naval correspondence rules
• Ability to operate a personal computer, associated peripheral equipment, and software
• Knowledge of support functions such as gathering statistical data, monitoring support budgets, and maintaining office supplies
• Skill to deal with employees at various levels and represent the division to external customers

Required documents

• Resume (must not exceed two pages)
• Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable
• DD214 Member Copy, if prior military
• DD214 or Statement of Service for Active Duty Service members retiring within 120 days
• Military Spouses: Copy of sponsor PCS orders identifying a dependents-authorized move and reporting date, and copy of marriage license or military dependent ID
• Veterans: Copy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge
• Persons with Disabilities: Proof of Disability Documentation from a doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency

When to apply

• Date posted: August 26, 2026
• Application close date: September 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Submit all applications online via the MCCS Careers website.
• Ensure your resume does not exceed the two-page limit.
• Include all required supporting documents at the time of application.
• Log into your MCCS user account to check the status of your application.

Additional information

• Federal agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages to align with the merit hiring plan.
• Direct deposit of total net pay is mandatory.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) and a criminal record check.
• This activity is a drug-free workplace.