Casualty Operations Coordinator

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Meade, MD

17d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Meade, Directorate Human Resources, Casualty Affairs Center, in Fort Meade, Maryland. The coordinator plans work methods and ensures accomplishment of program objectives, and is responsible for technical issues and related governing policies. The role researches guidance, policy, and procedures concerning casualty and mortuary affairs to support operational efficiency. It also involves briefing higher-level officials on the program, providing advice and guidance, and responding to Congressional and other inquiries concerning the Casualty Affairs Program.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience interpreting guidance, regulations, and policies relating to casualty assistance; coordinating casualty services, including mortuary services, military funeral honors, and benefits for family members of deceased service members; and providing customer service to grieving families using oral communication skills. This experience is typical of work at the GS-09 level.
• Alternatively, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. in a relevant field demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the work.
• A combination of education and experience may qualify if the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• Must have a Secret security clearance.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Plan work methods and ensure accomplishment of program objectives.
• Manage technical issues and related governing policies.
• Research guidance, policy, and procedures on casualty and mortuary affairs to support operational efficiency.
• Brief higher-level officials on the program and provide advice and guidance as needed.
• Respond to Congressional and other inquiries concerning the Casualty Affairs Program.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on the position type.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree