MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR (TITLE 32) Job in Raleigh, NC

Vacancy No. NC-12803634-AR-25-211 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $63,815.00 to $82,958.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/29/2025 Close Date 10/28/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Raleigh, NC


Summary

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 NC G1, National Guard (G1-SSS / Manning Document 1325-926).

POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO WORK WEEKENDS, TRAVEL AND ON CALL DUTIES.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is CAT 1 (Areas 1-3) (NCARNG). Application will only be accepted from current military members of the North Carolina Army National Guard.

Duties

As a MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, GS-0301-9, you will perform 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; develop, manage, and coordinate MFHP training for the state; responsible for maintaining the documentation and recording the certifications into the various NGB required systems; serve 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; the Military Funeral Honors Program Coordinator (MFHPC) also interacts with the community by providing briefings on the capabilities of the program, eligibility requirements, and procedures to receive Honors, as well as the training for Military Funeral Honors; MFHPC is responsible for consolidation of Military Funeral Honor's expense information used to make estimates for the program's annual operating budget; direct the daily activities of a small staff assigned to assist in carrying out the operations of the state program; assures the effective and efficient administration of activities supervised; plan work to be accomplished by the team, responsible for setting and adjusting short term priorities; serve as representative at conferences and meetings for Military Funeral Honors Programs; perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION MAY BE SUBJECT TO WORK WEEKENDS, TRAVEL AND ON CALL DUTIES.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • 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.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted (E5 to E8), Warrant (WO1 to CW4), or Officer (2LT)

Minimum Requirements: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education or training in any position that required compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. 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.

Education

You must provide transcripts documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

-- Knowledge of applicable military regulations, policies, and directives relating to Military Funeral Honors and Military Drill and Ceremony.

-- Knowledge of deceased service member's entitlements and forms relating to the entitlements.

-- Ability to provide briefings and training to staff and units to obtain their support for the program.

-- Ability to collect and disseminate information, and evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, and needs of the training program.

-- Skill in managing a program including problem solving, motivating others to take necessary actions, and negotiating the allocation of resources for the program.

-- Ability to evaluate and maintain the NGB required databases used to identify and track the level of support and costs associated with each ceremony.

-- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the media, veterans' organizations, the State's National Guard, funeral home directors, and the public in general.

-- Skill in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship, using tact and diplomacy in interacting with individuals/families and program support representatives.

-- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally with individuals, supervisors, and management.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents:

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12803634

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


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Agency contact information

CSM Bryan Purcell
Address
NC G1
1636 Goldstar Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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