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Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD2022000 and is part of the KY J1, National Guard. Responsibilities As a CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST - TITLE 32, GS-0301-9, you will provide administrative support to states that occur casualties while soldiers are in a duty and non-duty status. Provide support to Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Center (CMAOC), Soldiers, Commanders, Federal agencies, Casualty Notification/Assistance Officers, Military Funeral Honors teams, funeral/cemetery directors, NOK, relatives, and other interested parties. Receive notifications, initiate casualty reports, contact unit responsible for notification, brief key personnel, assist Funeral Details, and provide assistance to Next of Kin. Responsible for 24/7 casualty management. Assist the Casualty Assistance Center with assignment of a trained Casualty Assistance Officer and brief notification officer of any specials needs or concerns. Receive notification of death of veterans with requests for burial honors and forward to Military Funeral Honors personnel. Identify cases where exceptions to policy may be necessary and notify supervisor. Work with the Casualty Assistance Officer and the Survivor Outreach Services personnel to ensure the surviving family members needs are taken care of. Assist the CMAOC and CAC in preparing travel orders and arrangements. Brief personnel on procedures for casualty notification, NOK assistance and burial honors. Conduct Casualty Assistance/Notification training to all units within the state and provide training classes. Assist the Summary Court Marshall Officer in resolving issues. Prepare correspondences, materials, forms, reports, etc. Maintain forms, files, and databases related to casualty tracking and assignment of notification and assistance officers. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD2022000 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Military Grades: E6 (SSG) - O4 (MAJ) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard. You must be assigned to a compatible military position. Wear of the military uniform. Position may require a pre-employment physical. May be subject to furlough actions. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation. Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus. Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility. This position is located on a tobacco free facility. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Experience which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc. Experience providing knowledge of the principles, policies, and goals of the Casualty Assistance Program. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience researching and interpreting regulations, policies, and laws. 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 Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (http://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.