Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to manage the Wing Mortuary Affairs and FSS Readiness and Plans programs. The job requires providing complete information concerning mortuary benefits, funeral arrangements, memorial services preparation, counseling and referral services for active duty, retirees, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and their eligible dependents.

Duties

Manages the Mortuary Affairs and Search and Recovery Programs. Serves as Unit Deployment Manager (UDM). Executes Wartime operations program planning, operations, and related training requirements and Emergency Management (EM). Manages Unit Control Center.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance level
• PCS WILL be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations by the Unit. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Superior Qualifications will be considered
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Knowledge of Air Force Mortuary Affairs regulations, principles, concepts and techniques as would be gained through extensive experience in planning, administering, and conducting base level mortuary programs; (2)Thorough knowledge of DoD and non-DoD U.S. Government activities (FBI and Armed Forces Medical Examiner) identification and emergency procedures used to formulate supporting joint mortuary affairs procedures; and (3)Knowledge of a wide range of unit deployment activities and services enabling the employee to develop and administer a very large and exceptionally diversified program for the base and eligible military, civilian and dependent patrons. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Air Force Mortuary Affairs program principles, practices, procedures and regulations, benefits and entitlements for active duty military members, retired military members and dependents to be able to assist family members in making decisions concerning funeral arrangements within the base honor guard's scope of responsibility. Knowledge of a wide range of federal and agency deployment/mobilization concepts, principles, practices, procedures, regulations, and laws applicable to the full range of UDM management responsibilities. Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology of military organizational readiness, wartime deployment/redeployment/reconstitution processes and techniques, training techniques, and use of special equipment. Knowledge of established Emergency Management (EM) and emergency response principles, practices, procedures and regulations applicable to the full range of EM responsibilities on a military installation and the relationship of these responsibilities to local civil emergency management programs; Federal Response Plan organization, lines of authority, and installation response roles and responsibilities; and natural disaster response procedures, training techniques, and use of special equipment. Skill in planning, organizing, directing, operating and evaluating readiness training programs. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy and ability to speak publicly, prepare and present briefings, coordinate planning efforts and manage program activities and work harmoniously with personnel of all levels and ranks. Ability to make instant decisions and select a course of action under high stress, sensitive, and potentially emotionally-charged conditions associated with emergency situations. Ability to understand budgetary/financial concepts and maintain appropriate financial records; ability to determine cost-effective means to acquire necessary equipment and services. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

********************ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS********************

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address JB Anacostia-Bolling 12 Brookley Avenue Washington, DC 20032 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]