0025 - Mortuary Affairs Specialist

Alakaʻi Services and Poe'hana Group, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alakaʻi Services and Poe'hana Group, Inc. seeks a dedicated mortuary affairs specialist to support DoD Indo-Pacific operations.

The role focuses on processing and identifying human remains with precision, coordinating transportation, maintaining records, and ensuring health, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will work at multiple sites CONUS and OCONUS, travel as required, and perform duties across functional roles with latitude to develop methods and deliver results.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years experience in mortuary operations or related field.
• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad, requiring originality and innovation in accomplishing tasks.
• Operates with latitude to develop methodology and present solutions, contributing to deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Work at various sites, CONUS and OCONUS, with travel as required.
• Perform duties associated with the assigned functional role.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to support mission-critical logistics, sustainment, operational, facilities, training, and mission-enabling activities in support of U.S. Government and Department of Defense objectives throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Personnel in this role contribute to the planning, coordination, execution, and sustainment of complex operations in dynamic and geographically dispersed environments. The position supports operational readiness, resource integration, mission effectiveness, and stakeholder collaboration while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and security requirements. Duties are performed in support of contingency, expeditionary, and steady-state operations and may require coordination with Government personnel, mission partners, and cross-functional teams to achieve program objectives.

Position Overview/Functional Role

This role processes and identifies human remains with precision and care. Coordinates transportation and storage of remains to ensure proper handling. Maintains detailed records and documentation related to mortuary operations. Operates specialized equipment for preservation and preparation of remains. Conducts inventory and management of mortuary supplies and equipment. Implements procedures to uphold health, safety, and sanitation standards. Collaborates with other personnel to facilitate respectful and efficient mortuary services. Adheres to protocols and regulations governing mortuary affairs operations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work at various sites, both CONUS and OCONUS, with travel as required.
• Perform duties associated with the assigned functional role.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skill Level Requirements – Journeyman

• 3-10 years experience
• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relations practices and federal and state laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, pregnancy status, or any other characteristic protected by law.