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CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-TITLE 32

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
KY J1

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-TITLE 32, Position Description Number PDD2022000 and is part of the KY J1, National Guard.

***NOTE: Current on-board applicants (AREA 1B, Title 32 employees within the J1 only) will retain current tenure and be temporarily promoted or reassigned, all others will be hired with indefinite tenure.*

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/27/2026 to 03/19/2026
Salary
$61,722 to - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Frankfort, KY
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - Indefinite; May become permanent at a later date without competition depending on funding and/or incumbent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
KY-12897349-AR-26-055
Control number
859281100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to: Area 1B - All current federal employees/technicians within Kentucky Army National Guard (T32 and T5, with permanent, conditional, or indefinite tenure with current Kentucky Army National Guard membership) -AND- Area 2B - All current Kentucky Army National Guard members

Duties

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As a CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST-TITLE 32, GS-0301-9, you will provide administrative support to states that occur casualties while soldiers are in a duty and non-duty status. Provide support to Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Center (CMAOC), Soldiers, Commanders, Federal agencies, Casualty Notification/Assistance Officers, Military Funeral Honors teams, funeral/cemetery directors, NOK, relatives, and other interested parties. Receive notifications, initiate casualty reports, contact unit responsible for notification, brief key personnel, assist Funeral Details, and provide assistance to Next of Kin. Responsible for 24/7 casualty management. Assist the Casualty Assistance Center with assignment of a trained Casualty Assistance Officer and brief notification officer of any specials needs or concerns. Receive notification of death of veterans with requests for burial honors and forward to Military Funeral Honors personnel. Identify cases where exceptions to policy may be necessary and notify supervisor. Work with the Casualty Assistance Officer and the Survivor Outreach Services personnel to ensure the surviving family members needs are taken care of. Assist the CMAOC and CAC in preparing travel orders and arrangements. Brief personnel on procedures for casualty notification, NOK assistance and burial honors. Conduct Casualty Assistance/Notification training to all units within the state and provide training classes. Assist the Summary Court Marshall Officer in resolving issues. Prepare correspondences, materials, forms, reports, etc. Maintain forms, files, and databases related to casualty tracking and assignment of notification and assistance officers. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDD2022000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Military Grades: SSG-SGM / CW2-CW5 / CPT-LTC

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
You must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard.
You must be assigned to a compatible military position.
Wear of the military uniform.
Position may require a pre-employment physical.
May be subject to furlough actions.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
This position is located on a tobacco free facility.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:
Experience which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 24 months experience compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc. Experience providing knowledge of the principles, policies, and goals of the Casualty Assistance Program. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Experience researching and interpreting regulations, policies, and laws.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (http://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

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