Job Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST (T32), Position Description Number D2022000 and is part of the AL DCSPER JFHQ, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: AL DCSPER JFHQ, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: LTC J. BACHMANN

Job Description

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: SSG MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: SGM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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: 1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: -- Knowledge of the Army casualty and memorial affairs program in order establish, implement, and manage all phases of the care and assistance to family members. -- Knowledge of the Casualty and Memorial Affairs Operations Center (CMAOC) organizational structure, functions, policies, procedures, and legislation in order to provide decisions and sound judgment in researching and responding to varied topics of correspondence from a number of sources and to assist Division personnel in their composition of such correspondence. -- Knowledge of commonly applied military personnel principles, concepts, legal requirements, and methodology to gather facts, responds to questions, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide advisory services. -- Knowledge of the regulatory and policy material from Department of Defense (DOD), DA, HRC, and HQ USAREUR to determine changes resulting from new directives within the framework of such guidance. -- Knowledge of the organization, mission, functions, and operations of the installation serviced and higher echelon organizations. -- Ability to interpret and apply regulations, procedures and/or precedents to provide advice and solve specific problems. -- Ability to analyze facts, identifies problems, report findings, make conclusions, and recommend corrective or other appropriate action. -- Must be able to analyze issues relevant to casualty operations, evaluate the situation and take actions accordingly. Requires complete understanding of Casualty Notification and Assistance and Summary Court Marshal Officer responsibilities. -- Knowledge of the interrelationships of military personnel programs sufficient to properly refer management and service members for assistance and technical problem solving. -- Skills in oral communications to present training and briefings. -- Ability to use the computer and software applications in support of office functions and preparation of reports and briefings