Army National Guard Units
CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST
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Summary
MILITARY GRADES: E-5 through E-8 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: **01A** GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training 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, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures.
Major Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to states that occur casualties while soldiers are in a duty and non duty status.
Receives notification of all death’s and/or casualties.
Receives notification of death of veterans with requests for burial honors and forwards the request to appropriate state Military Funeral Honors personnel.
Works hand in hand with the Casualty Assistance Officer and the Survivor Outreach Services personnel to ensure that all of the surviving family members needs are addressed and taken care of.
Briefs personnel on the most current procedures for casualty notification, NOK assistance and burial honors.
Composes correspondence that requires reference to regulations, related correspondence manuals, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year) of employment and duties performed. Resume submitted is limited to a length to 2 pages and the present longform Federal resume is not accepted. Each applicant must fully substantiate in their resume -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant may be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. 2. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-50, Transcripts, etc... *If your application package includes a personal photograph, you will not be considered for the position.
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. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13082945