Director, Marine Corps Marathon NF5

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 the Director of the Marine Corps Marathon Organization (MCMO), providing strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the Marine Corps Marathon (MCM), Marine Corps Historic Half, and associated races and events throughout the year. Ensures all events comply with applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and governing race organizations, including USATF, RRCA, and AIMS. Directs all MCMO operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, marketing, registration, sponsorship development, and race execution. Manages a multi-million-dollar budget and secures corporate sponsorships to support operations and reduce costs. Establishes policies, operational plans, and procedures to ensure effective program management and successful event execution. Coordinates event planning, safety, security, and logistics with local, state, and federal agencies, law enforcement, emergency responders, military commands, and community partners. Oversees permits, support agreements, course design, transportation, medical services, communications, timing, and other operational requirements to ensure safe and successful events. Maintains national and international relationships within the running and sporting communities. Directs public affairs, marketing, media relations, website and social media operations, and community outreach to promote MCMO events and the Marine Corps mission. Coordinates military running programs and supports the preparation of Marine Corps teams for national and international competitions. Exercises full supervisory and management responsibilities, including personnel selection, performance management, awards, promotions, disciplinary actions, and workforce development, in accordance with applicable policies and EEO requirements. Requires frequent travel to races, meetings, conferences, and industry events to promote MCMO activities, develop partnerships, and maintain industry knowledge. This is a white-collar position that may occasionally require lifting up to 20 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Requirements

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Five years of executive level experience that demonstrates expert knowledge of management principals in the areas of planning, budgeting, staff management, community relations and public affairs, marketing, event administration, public policy, government regulations, and industry forecasting. Experience in coordinating internal/external security, medical, and event operations for a major sporting event, national security event or Department of Defense event involving 30,000 or more participants. Knowledge of USA Track and Field long distance running rules, regulations, and Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) grass-roots efforts. Ability to direct, supervise and evaluate personnel in the performance of their duties. Ability to make sound and ethical financial decisions. Knowledge of military protocol and procedures, sponsorship requirements, marketing priorities, purchasing, contracting and financial accounting methods. Refined communication and public speaking skills; personable and customer oriented. Must be able to obtain a passport for travel outside of the United States. SECURITY CLEARANCE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE DUTY STATEMENT: The incumbent of this position participates substantially through decision or exercise of significant judgment in taking official action for: contracting or procurement, administering or monitoring federally conferred financial or operational benefits, regulating, or auditing a non-federal entity, or other activities in which final decision making or action may have a direct and substantial economic impact on the interests of the organization. The incumbent is required to file an annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Form OGE 450 to avoid conflict of interest or to carry out the purpose of any statute, executive order, or regulation applicable to or administered by the employee.

How you will be evaluated

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Benefits

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

Required documents

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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.

Other information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made. Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS. Required Documents: *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy *Resume that does not exceed 2 pages **IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration. This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card. INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

What to expect next

All applicants who submit an application via our Careers page at https://careers.usmc-mccs.org will be able to view their application status online.