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Fort Knox, KY
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Conditions of employment
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes: providing guidance regarding all phases of a diverse Army program to include guidance on policy and organizational objectives; planning and executing organizational goals and objectives; coordinating and monitoring a wide variety of initiatives involving Army Programs; preparing executive summaries, recommends courses of action, provides information requests to the appropriate subordinate activities, and insures that the tasks are completed as required and/or directing assignment of ongoing work on a quarterly and annual basis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
Education
Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for required experience to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. Substitution of education for experience is NOT permitted.
Additional information
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
- Serve as the functional expert for all Casualty and Mortuary Affairs issues for the organization.
- Evaluate effectiveness of operations in terms of mission accomplishment, quality, regulatory compliance and technical competence.
- Plan and assign work based on directed priorities, requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees.
- Serve as the Army representative in all Joint Service casualty operations/matters.
- Prepare and present briefings for Army and Joint Service events, for the purpose of developing uniform policies for casualty affairs.
- Investigate and respond to issues raised in Congressional and White House correspondence, Inspector General reports, and correspondence received from Major Army Commands and installations.
- Provide leadership and guidance, ensure accuracy and quality of work output for the Branch; plan and assign work based on directed priorities, requirements of assignments, and capabilities of employees.
- Ensures the development of the Civilian workforce within the Branch through Individual Development Plans and goals.
- Provide technical and sound guidance to 32+ Army Casualty Assistant Centers (CACs) and Senior leadership concerning all matters related to the Army Casualty Program.
- Reconcile issues raised by Casualty Assistance Centers (CACs), develop courses of action, then report and advise leaders.
- Provide trusted advice for inclusion in all statutory, administrative, policy, and operational Army requirements.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
- Incumbent may be required to perform occasional Temporary Duty Travel (5%).
- In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization.
- This position requires a Form SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA).
- This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
- A one-year supervisory probationary period is required unless the requirement has previously been met.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- Current Civilian Employees of the Command
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
- Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .
Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes: providing guidance regarding all phases of a diverse Army program to include guidance on policy and organizational objectives; planning and executing organizational goals and objectives; coordinating and monitoring a wide variety of initiatives involving Army Programs; preparing executive summaries, recommends courses of action, provides information requests to the appropriate subordinate activities, and insures that the tasks are completed as required and/or directing assignment of ongoing work on a quarterly and annual basis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
Education
Some Federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for required experience to qualify. For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. Substitution of education for experience is NOT permitted.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct deposit of pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- This is a Military Personnel Management Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized for this position.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:
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