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Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST, Position Description Number PDT5342000 and is part of the MA ARNG G1, National Guard. This is a Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: CPT Ryan Peterson at (508)916-1195 Responsibilities 1. Provides administrative support to states that occur casualties while soldiers are in a duty and non duty status. The incumbent of this position provides 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. Receives notifications, initiates casualty reports, contacts unit responsible for notification, briefs key personnel, assists Funeral Details, and provides assistance to Next of Kin (NOK) and other interested parties. Responsible for 24/7 casualty management within the assigned state. Responds when state casualty reports are generated. Responsible for training casualty management alternates to take charge of operations when manager is not available. 2. Receives notification of all death's and/or casualties such as: the death or believed to be death, serious or very serious illness or injury, or special category; of a soldier in a duty and non-duty status. Notifies the chain of command of incident, paying particular attention to cases with special requirements (Medal of Honor recipients, General Officers etc.), ones of a sensitive nature or if the case appears to have above average media or political interest and any problems that are encountered. Upon receipt obtains available information and initiates casualty report. Makes telephonic contact with DA and reports information locally in accordance with procedures. Notifies the Casualty Assistance Center (CAC) for notification of NOK (next-of-kin). Assists the CAC to ensure casualty notification is completed in a timely manner. Assists the CAC with assignment of a trained Casualty Assistance Officer. Makes contact with the Casualty Notification Officer. Briefs notification officer of any specials need or concerns in regards to the soldier. Performs follow-up to ensure NOK was properly notified according to procedures and informs unit and state leadership of notification. 3. Receives notification of death of veterans with requests for burial honors and forwards the request to appropriate state Military Funeral Honors personnel. Ensures identification of team by name, if possible and monitors performance through contact with team and funeral home. Identifies those cases where exceptions to normal policy may be necessary and notifies supervisor. 4. Works 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. Assists the CMAOC and CAC in preparing travel orders and assists with necessary arrangements for those directed to travel in conjunction with notification, assistance and honors. Assists travelers with preparation of travel voucher as necessary. Prepares and submits reports for all casualties and documents all associated actions and inputs data in appropriate databases. 5. Briefs personnel on the most current procedures for casualty notification, NOK assistance and burial honors. Conducts Casualty Assistance/Notification training to all units within the state, and provides training classes as required. Provides refresher training to CNO/CAO's when tasked by the CAC to provide the notification and assistance after a casualty with the state. Assists the Summary Court Marshall Officer (SCMO) in resolving any issues that arise and support them in the performance of their duties. 6. Composes correspondence that requires reference to regulations, related correspondence manuals, etc. Prepares a variety of materials, narrative correspondence, forms, reports, etc. Uses a computer system in the preparation of different reports necessary to complete actions on all cases. Maintains forms, files, and data base/share drive related to casualty tracking and assignment of notification and assistance officers. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures. OR Education: Possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Combination: A Combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess of 1 full year of graduate level education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualifications requirement. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). 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