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Position Title
Mortuary Affairs Coordinator
Agency
Army Installation Management Command
Announcement Number
NEBD214684479625DR Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 to Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

NOTE 3:  MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

NOTE 4:  MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism.

Supporting Documentation:  You must provide a signed Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist, PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment, a copy of marriage certificate or license and documents as listed on the Military Spouse PPP Self-certification Checklist.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. Performs 24-hour casualty assistance duties and must be immediately available to respond. Are you willing and able to perform 24-hour casualty assistance duties and be immediately available to respond?
 
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2. Employee will be required to work irregular tours of duty to include nights, weekends, and holidays.  Are you willing and able to work irregular tours of duty to include nights, weekends, and holidays?
 
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3. Employee must maintain training in applicable policies, techniques, tactics, and procedures.  Are you willing and able to maintain training in applicable policies, techniques, tactics, and procedures?
 
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4. Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a two year probationary period? (limit characters)
5. Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Are you willing to submit the proper documentation to have a background investigation completed? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Mortuary Affairs Coordinator position with Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Mortuary Affairs Coordinator at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Process deaths of service members, their dependents, DA civilians, and other mil components. (limit characters)
3. Provide guidance to local commanders involved in search for recovery and identification of the remains.
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4. Analyze and test emergency and evacuation planning operations in event of multiple casualties.
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5. Briefs and provides information to the next of kin to direct the disposition of the remains.
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6. Informs next of kin regarding entitlements involving the removal, transportation, & interment of remains.
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7. Respond to written inquiries from family members, congressional as well as govt & non-govt agencies.
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8. Coordinate with offices for information regarding deaths in order that processing can begin.
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9. Coordinate with medical treatment facilities and emergency management services.
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10. Briefs leadership and active component units preparing for deployment.
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11. Serve as member of disaster response team in the search & identification of remains at accident site.
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12. Serve as contracting officer representative for Army requirements contract for mortuary services. (limit characters)
13. Survey mortuary contractors to ensure conformance with Army mortuary policy.
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14. Control and monitor the Department of Army mortuary open allotment expenditures.
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15. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)