Cemetery Administration Specialist

Arlington National Cemetery • Arlington, VA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Cemetery Representative for Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), providing expert advice, guidance, and assistance to family members, funeral homes, and military services on burials and funeral services, including interments and inurnments. The position is announced at GS-07/09 with a target grade of GS-11. Duties are performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision, with promotion opportunity to the target grade when the employee is eligible and recommended by management. The position is designated Mission Essential and is subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. It is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant and random drug testing, and the employee must maintain a valid stateside driver's license. In severe weather or other emergencies, the incumbent must report to or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

Requirements

• For GS-07, one year of specialized experience applying regulations or policies to process requests, reviewing federal or military documents for accuracy, and assisting with correspondence such as itineraries or agendas; or qualifying education, superior academic achievement, or a combination of education and experience.
• For GS-09, one year of specialized experience interacting with grieving families in a work environment, reviewing eligibility documents such as military discharge or other legal documents for accuracy, and interpreting regulations or policies to make decisions; or qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at GS-05 or equivalent for GS-07 consideration, or 52 weeks at GS-07 or equivalent for GS-09 consideration.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Selectees must participate in random drug urinalysis testing and sign DA Form 5019.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment-authority category specified in the announcement.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Must complete any required probationary period and receive written certification that continued employment advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Work with designated family members, funeral directors, and military services to understand next-of-kin needs, wishes, and special requests.
• Plan and prepare for funeral services.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Arlington National Cemetery and Army National Military Cemeteries staff, action officers, outside protocol offices, and private-sector offices and activities.
• Develop acceptable resolutions to controversial cases when family wishes conflict with existing policy or other unusual circumstances arise.
• Execute and coordinate requirements for burial services.
• Prepare for and conduct burials of repatriated remains.
• Format and order government headstones and niche covers in accordance with current Department of the Army guidance.
• Prepare initial drafts of memorandums for record concerning committal functions.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level