About the Position: This position is a TERM Not to Exceed one year one day position. It is time-limited and may be extended up to a maximum of eight years. It is located at the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. Since May of 1864, Arlington National Cemetery has served as the nation's premier military cemetery and shrine honoring those men and women who served in the Armed Forces.

Duties

Support interment scheduling by assisting in eligibility determinations for interment/inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). Coordinate with funeral directors, mortuary officers, casualty assistance officers, family representatives, or next of kins for required documents. Perform legal research and review of all documents received from family members and relatives of deceased and their dependents regarding burial entitlements, person authorized direct disposition of the remains and associated services. Exercise tact, judgment, and consideration in providing and obtaining information as family members are often emotional and may require lengthy and detailed explanations. Thoroughly documents all aspects of interactions for historical accuracy and process improvement.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Tour of duty may include Holidays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays. Also reports to work in inclement weather.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience is defined as: researching policies, regulations, and/or laws such to support and assist with making accurate decisions; utilizing computer systems and/or online databases to determine eligibility; documenting all aspects of interactions for historical accuracy and process improvement. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-07. OR Education substitution: successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL. B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Business Management or Mortuary Science. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Experience and Education: a combination of the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have more than one year but less than the required education in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W1C9AA ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk