Military Funeral Honors Manager (Area Supervisor) Jefferson Barracks

Job Location: This position will be located at 24 Davis St. Jefferson Barracks, MO 63125 Responsible for the overall area program direction and coordination of the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program (MMFHP). Supports requests throughout the area of responsibility for Military Funeral Honors support to veterans; and develop, maintain policies, procedures, and standing operations procedures (SOP), within assigned area, for military honors detail performance. Receive Annual and Sick Leave along with Military Leave if currently in the Missouri National Guard or Reserves. Ensures all Funeral Honors are provided to Veterans and Service Members in accordance with state and federal law. Coordinates with the Regional Casualty Assistance Center (CAC), Funeral Home, Honor Guard, and supporting military unts to ensure all requests for MFH are supported. Coordinates on a regional basis the fulfillment of military members to support requests for MFH ceremonies for deceased veterans. As required, coordinate Veteran Service Organization (VSO) support in the absence of the Area Coordinator. Ensures all Honor Guard members are in compliance with AR670-1 (Uniforms and Insignia), FM 21-20 (Physical Fitness Standard, and all other applicable regulations policies governing the Honor Guard program. Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of military structure, capabilities, and procedures. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and management. Possess and maintain a current Missouri Driver’s License. Ability to manage a team and maintain a military atmosphere. Preferred Qualifications Current or prior Non-Commissioned Officer or Company Grade Officer. Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions and to maintain complex records. Ability to function in a high stress environment involving multi-tasking requirements. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external agencies. Five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday, eight (8) hours per day. Subject to fluctuating schedule. Subject to working weekends, holidays, overtime and in all climatic conditions as missions dictate. Works with a diverse group of agencies that participate in the burial details for veterans within the State of Missouri. Lifting, carrying a heavy load as part of a team, periods of long standing, exact military maneuvers and operations in adverse weather conditions. Occasional overnight travel required. Lack of post‘secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. Department of National Guard, Human Resources, View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Missouri