CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

MILITARY GRADES: E5 through E8 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 01A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable?? work of the position to be filled.

Experience using computer and automation systems. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures.

Knowledge of the interrelationships of military personnel programs sufficient to properly refer management and service members for assistance and technical problem solving. Skills in oral communications to present training and briefings. Ability to use the computer and software applications in support of office functions and preparation of reports and briefings.

Experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to states that occur casualties while soldiers are in a duty and non duty status.,Receives notification of all death’s and/or casualties.,Receives notification of death of veterans with requests for burial honors and forwards the request to appropriate state Military Funeral Honors personnel.,Works hand in hand with the Casualty Assistance Officer and the Survivor Outreach Services personnel to ensure that all of the surviving family members needs are addressed and taken care of.,Briefs personnel on the most current procedures for casualty notification, NOK assistance and burial honors.,Composes correspondence that requires reference to regulations, related correspondence manuals, etc.,Performs other duties as assigned.