MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR-TITLE 32

MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR-TITLE 32

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Frankfort, Kentucky

Salary Range: $61722 - $80243 Per Year

Job Summary: 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 1B, 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.*

Major 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, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12897215 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (http://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-19