Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as the HQ AFMAO chief mortuary affairs program manager for the PACAF, and INDOPACOM areas of responsibility. Responsible for providing guidance on especially complex or controversial situations and identifying problem areas and recommending solutions for all elements of the program. (CONT. Below in DUTIES)
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Funeral Directing Series 0050. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a license to practice embalming and funeral directing by a State, territory, or the District of Columbia AND have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience as an embalmer, funeral director, or mortuary officer that included restorative art and cosmetology. Must have knowledge of the laws governing mortuary activities, including transportation of remains, and comprehensive understanding of operational philosophy and management of mortuary affairs and the on scene commander responsibilities and search and recovery policies and actions. Note: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience and license must be uploaded with application. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Mastery knowledge of managerial policies, techniques and procedures so as to develop policies and procedures for the identification and disposition of remains; ability to read, interpret, and apply federal, DoD, state, and municipal policies, laws, ordinances, and techniques of mortuary management; extensive knowledge of the missions, functions, responsibilities, organization, procedures, goals, and objectives of DoD, OSD, USAF and the other Service Branches; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; and methods of evaluating effectiveness of planning actions; extensive knowledge of the methods and techniques of fact- finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the skill to develop concrete action plans to analyze problems and develop timely and economical solutions; extensive knowledge of a wide range of AF search and recovery techniques and procedures and the ability to train S&R techniques and procedures. The incumbent must hold a current embalmer's license valid and recognized in any state of the union, District of Columbia or US territory. Experience in mass fatality processing, identification, and the preparation of remains resulting from such is extremely important. Incumbent must possess a high level of expertise in the preparation and restoration of remains from a variety of trauma. 2. Comprehensive knowledge of laws governing mortuary activities, including embalming, funeral directing, restorative art, cosmetology and the transportation of remains. Graduation from an accredited funeral service college is desired. 3. General knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; general knowledge of Government Contracting practices and procedures; general knowledge of the Air Force's operations in past conflicts during the Korean War, Cold War Era and Vietnam War. 4. Skill in using analytical and diagnostic techniques and qualitative and quantitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend appropriate solutions. 5. Ability to assess mission requirements, adequacy of benefits and services, and to make technical evaluation visits to subordinate organizations. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to represent the Department of the AF both within and outside the organization. 7. Ability to utilize various computer software and applications to create documents, manage data and send correspondence. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
(CONT. From SUMMARY Above)- The incumbent is authorized to make technical and executive decisions for Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations in all areas of functional responsibility within the areas of responsibility. Acts as the first level supervisor for a small/limited staff. DUTIES- 1. Provides guidance and managerial oversight over policies and procedures. Supervises and reviews the development of new and revised plans, programs, procedures, and projects, both long and short range required to accomplish the peacetime and wartime mortuary affairs mission in the PACAF theatre of operations.; Oversees all Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations in PACAF. Monitors an average of 100 mortuary cases annually (significantly more during wartime) within the PACAF and INDOPACOM AORs. 2. Oversees Intra-Theater Airlift for Human Remains missions: Provides all affected units information regarding airlift support for human remains missions transiting PACAF installations and for missions with onward movement to Dover AFB and other CONUS locations. 3. Liaison duties. Maintains liaison with DoD, HQ USAF, MAJCOMS, USARPAC Mortuary Affairs, TMAO, Government Mortuaries within the INDOPACOM AOR, other Services Agency offices, other military services, Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Accounting Agency (DPAA), Armed Forces Medical Examiner System (AFMES), government agencies and civilian industry to ensure economy, efficiency, and standard delivery of services of joint efforts. 4. Prepares remains and portions within the Regional Mortuary, Yokota AB Japan, and other government mortuaries or preparation points as needed in the PACAF AOR. 5. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Structures assignments and reviews work of subordinates based on priorities and deadlines, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.