Location: Naval Base Kitsap - Fleet & Family Support Services
Pay Grade: NF-0101-04
Employee privileges include access to base facilities such as gyms, recreation centers, restaurants, and discount tickets to sporting and entertainment events, and Navy Exchange.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located within the Counseling and Advocacy Program at the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Naval Base Kitsap. The primary purpose of the position is to plan, execute, and promote a highly effective Personal Financial Management (PFM) Program which includes financial education, individual counseling, referral, 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. Use 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. Provide 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., using the Navy standardized curriculum, provided by CNIC N91.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge in the fields of personal finance and financial counseling. Knowledge of financial record-keeping, personal budgeting, financial planning, and legal implications of indebtedness. Skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of financial concerns and issues, provide assistance in developing financial goals/plans, and determine appropriate referral services and options. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interacting with Commands, individuals, families, military and community agencies, and FFSP staff. Skill in using various computer software databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and network programs such as Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other FFSP databases. Ability to collect, evaluate and disseminate information and assess strengths, weaknesses, and needs of serviced population in order to establish program goals, objectives, and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Accredited Financial Counselor credential required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Candidate must successfully complete a formal childcare background check and be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance. Regular and recurring work performed sitting at a desk and sitting in conferences and meetings. Work involves dealing with sensitive, controversial and emotional issues. Occasional travel outside the local commuting area may be required.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with CNIC, if after November 22. CNIC will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of CNIC a legally required exception from this requirement.
OTHER INFORMATION: Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee’s eligibility to work in the United States. The Department of the Navy (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.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Fleet & Family Readiness Programs is a worldwide enterprise as farreaching as Europe & Japan with career opportunities in business, fitness, recreation, child care, hospitality management, housing, food services, or human services. Gain valuable experience and benefit from our mentoring and employee development programs. Where do you want to go today?
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