Cemetery Operations & Veterans Benefits Specialist

National Cemetery Administration; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cemetery Administration seeks a Cemetery Administration Specialist at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. You will monitor committal services for compliance with NCA standards and represent the cemetery at services and outreach events, assisting Veterans and families with memorial benefits information.

You will work with the Administrative Officer to plan and administer cemetery operations, perform clerical duties with MS Office, and handle inquiries about eligibility for

Qualifications

• Education must be accredited by a recognized accrediting institution.
• If using foreign education, submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Monitor committal services for compliance with NCA standards.
• Represent the cemetery at committal services and outreach events; assist Veterans and families with memorial benefits information.
• Provide information to eligible family members regarding memorial benefits.
• Assist in planning and administering cemetery operations with Administrative Officer or Cemetery Administrator.
• Perform clerical duties using Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams; prepare required reports on interment activities.

Skills

Clerical abilities

Public outreach

Interment eligibility knowledge

Education

Accredited education necessary

Certificate of Foreign Equivalency

Job description

The National Cemetery Administration seeks a Cemetery Administration Specialist at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA. You will monitor committal services for compliance with NCA standards and represent the cemetery at services and outreach events, assisting Veterans and families with memorial benefits information.

You will work with the Administrative Officer to plan and administer cemetery operations, perform clerical duties with MS Office, and handle inquiries about eligibility for