Program Specialist

Hiring Agency: National Cemetery Administration Department: Department of Veterans Affairs This position is located at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. Key Responsibilities This position is located at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (JBNC), St. Louis, MO. Jefferson Barracks NC encompasses 355.1 Acres (347.9 developed and 7.2 undeveloped). Current interment rate for JBNC is 4,930 per year, the fifth busiest cemetery among 135 VA national cemeteries throughout the United States. The primary mission of the cemetery is to meet the needs of Veterans and their eligible family members by providing dignified burials and maintaining the cemetery as a national shrine. The incumbent of this position performs a wide variety of administrative duties in support of cemetery operations. The specific focus is on working together with the Administrative Officer and/or Cemetery Administrator in planning and administering the cemetery operations. The incumbent serves as a back-up to the Program Specialists at the satellite cemeteries, to include Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Cemetery Administration Specialist and Cemetery Caretaker duties. Incumbent will process all disinterment requests and Other Than First Interment Area Requests and perform headstone/case reviews. Incumbent will serve as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Purchase Card Holder, Timekeeper, Outreach Coordinator, and provide back-up duties for the Program Analysts. Incumbent will serve as in-house training coordinator, presenter and trainer for outreach events requiring presentations/briefings and provide assistance to employees when the supervisor is not present. Incumbent will be responsible for all planning and coordination for ceremonies, to include Memorial Day and Wreaths Across America, as well as other events that require planning and coordination. This position is under a flexible concept wherein the incumbent will perform both field and administrative functions at the cemetery. Incumbent will also work closely with the Program Analyst and be prepared to assist, as needed, with the GBSAT-MADSS reconciliation, vault-liner reconciliation, and various required reports. Will assist with social media posts, as needed, and serve as alternate Minority Veteran Program Coordinator (MVPC). The incumbent will receive general supervision from the Administrative Officer at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, who issues assignments orally and/or in writing. Incumbent will work independently, establishing work priorities between Administrative and Cemetery Caretaker duties with minimal technical guidance from the supervisor. Seeks advice and assistance from supervisor for significant issues pertaining to inurnments, casket burials, and contract work. Work is reviewed for overall results and compliance with National Cemetery regulations, policies, procedures, and contract guidelines. Provides information on activities and projects of cemetery-to-cemetery support groups, Veterans Service Organizations, VA partners, Congressional liaisons, and other stakeholders. Performs public outreach as needed. Work schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. May include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day and Veteran's Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Program Specialist/PD1584605 The full performance level is GS-09. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Requirements & Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Which agency is hiring for this position? This position is with National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. What is the salary for this position? The posted pay range is $63288 – $82279/yr. What is the application deadline? Applications close on 2026-10-07. Who is eligible to apply? This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path. Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government #J-18808-Ljbffr National Cemetery Administration