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MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR (Title 32)
Army National Guard Units · Posted 55 days ago
On-site Camp J T Robinson, AR $62K – $80K Apply by Aug 6, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESTJINFJINFP Operations
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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 D2023000 and is part of the AR ARNG DCSG1 AUTOMATED SYSTEMS, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Branch/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join.
What You'll Do
- →(1) Performs program development and the coordination of functions for the Military Funeral Honors Program (MFHP), which provides military funeral honor ceremonies for service members and veterans.
- →The position serves as an agency coordinator for the statewide MFHP in promotion and coordination of the program through the education of the State's National Guard, active component, veteran's service organizations, and other Veteran's advocacy groups.
- →Develops, implements, interprets, and publishes SOPs, policies, operating regulations, and procedures.
- →Plans, develops, schedules, and makes recommendations for changes to MFHP.
- →Responsible for creating a cooperative network of agencies, organizations, and individuals whose interactions can lead to an improved Military Funeral Honors Program.
- →(2) Develops, manages, and coordinates MFHP training for the state.
- →Is responsible for maintaining the documentation and recording the certifications into the various NGB required systems.
- →Recruits, organizes, and trains National Guardsmen from within the Guard communities to render Military Funeral Honors in a professional and dignified manner.
- →The Military Funeral Honors Manager coordinates with NGB and the Regional Casualty Assistance Coordinator (CAC) for assistance and support in the conducting of training for the Military Funeral Honors/Casualty Assistance Programs in support of the State's Program.
- →(3) Serves as the primary point of contact, coordinator, and advisor for questions regarding Military Funeral Honors and/or Casualty Assistance.
- →Receives request for Honor Guard support, verifies eligibility, and assigns appropriate Funeral Honors Staff to perform the ceremony.
- →Provides advisory services to family members of deceased military members (current and former), and serves as a liaison between the family, funeral directors, veterans services organizations, Veterans Affairs offices, National Guard Bureau (NGB), Regional CAC, and other military services.
- →Provides assistance to the family members by advising them of the deceased member's entitlements and provides information or assistance with filling out any required forms.
- →Maintains files and libraries of current funeral/casualty assistance material including policies, procedures, and guidance from Department of Defense (DoD), NGB, Regional CAC, and the Veterans Administration.
Requirements
- ✓NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
- ✓If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
- ✓Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement.
- ✓This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.
- ✓Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below.
- ✓Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- ✓Military Grades: Enlisted/Officer Minimum Grade - SSG/E6 Maximum Grade - MSG/E8 Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard.
- ✓IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation.
- ✓A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position.
- ✓Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical is required if not already current.
- ✓Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor).
- ✓Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO).
- ✓Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion).
Personality Fit
Job ID: 10943357-dc73-4dfb-9fb6-11e6a1f33ec7
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