THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Military Funeral Honor Program Coordinator - TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD2023000 and is part of the KY J1, National Guard. ***NOTE: Current on-board applicants (AREA 1, Title 32 employees within the J1 only) will retain current tenure and be temporarily promoted or reassigned, all others will be hired with indefinite tenure.***

Duties

As a Military Funeral Honor Program Coordinator - TITLE 32, GS-0301-9, you will perform program development and the coordination of functions for the Military Funeral Honors Program. Develop, implement, interpret, and publish SOPs, policies, operating regulations, and procedures. Plan, develop, schedule, and make recommendations for changes to MFHP. Responsible for creating a cooperative network of agencies, organizations, and individuals to improve the program. Develop, manage, and coordinate MFHP training for the state. Recruit, organize, and train National Guardsmen to render Military Funeral Honors in a professional and dignified manner. Serve as the primary point of contact, coordinator, and advisor for questions regarding Military Funeral Honors and/or Casualty Assistance. Receive request for Honor Guard support, verify eligibility, and assign Funeral Honors Staff to perform the ceremony. Provide advisory services to family members of deceased military members and serve as a liaison between the family, funeral directors, veterans services organizations, Veterans Affairs offices, National Guard Bureau (NGB), Regional CAC, and other military services. Provide briefings on the capabilities of the program, eligibility requirements, and procedures to receive Honors. Responsible for consolidation of Military Funeral Honor's expense information used to make estimates for the program's annual operating budget. Serve as the program manager for travel orders and payment of travel claims. May direct the daily activities of a small staff assigned to assist in carrying out the operations of the state program. Plan work to be accomplished by the team and establish priorities. Serve as representative at conferences and meetings for Military Funeral Honors Programs. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD2023000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, [email protected].

Requirements

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Experience which provided a general knowledge of principles of military regulations, policies, and directives relating to Military Funeral Honors and Military Drill and Ceremony. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience with administrative duties such as compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc. Experience that provides working knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures for Military Funeral Honors and/or Casualty Assistance. Experience that provides the ability to conduct briefings and trainings relevant to the Military Funeral Honors Program. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KY J1 100 MINUTEMAN PARKWAY FRANKFORT, KY 40601 US
• Name: Esther Platt
• Phone: 502-607-1374
• Email: [email protected]