CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST (Title 5)

Summary This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters (State), Deputy Chief of Staff Personnel (G-1).Personnel Services Branch. Located in Austin, TX. The purpose of the position is to manage the day to day operations of the Casualty Assistance Program within an assigned state. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Area(s) of Consideration: Nationwide - US Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Direct deposit is mandatory. This is a Bargaining Unit position. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments. . The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver's license is required. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Qualifications In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To qualify at the GS-09 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following: Specialized Experience: At least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. 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 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- A combination of education and specialized experience totaling 100 percent computed by dividing total months of experience by 12, then dividing the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18 and adding the two percentages together. Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. You MUST submit your transcripts if using education to meet qualifications. Education Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree. -OR- 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: In addition, completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience. Additional information Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.