Military Funeral Honors Manager (Area Supervisor)

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick leave

Military leave

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks a program director to lead the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program (MMFHP) from its Jefferson City location.

Responsibilities include directing the area program, coordinating with CAC, funeral homes, and Honor Guard units, and ensuring compliance with AR670-1 and related regulations. Leave programs are available for National Guard or Reserves personnel.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of military structure, capabilities, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and management.
• Possess and maintain a current Missouri Driver’s License.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain a military atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all Funeral Honors are provided to Veterans and Service Members in accordance with state and federal law.
• Coordinate with the Regional Casualty Assistance Center (CAC), Funeral Home, Honor Guard, and supporting military units to ensure all requests for MFH are supported.
• Coordinate on a regional basis the fulfillment of military members to support requests for MFH ceremonies for deceased veterans.
• Ensure all Honor Guard members are in compliance with AR670-1, FM 21-20, and other applicable regulations governing the Honor Guard program.

Skills

Military knowledge

Office management

Team management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Location: This position will be located at 2302 Militia Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Responsible for the overall area program direction and coordination of the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program (MMFHP). Supports requests throughout the area of responsibility for Military Funeral Honors support to veterans; and develop, maintain policies, procedures, and standing operations procedures (SOP), within assigned area, for military honors detail performance. Receive Annual and Sick Leave along with Military Leave if currently in the Missouri National Guard or Reserves.

• Ensures all Funeral Honors are provided to Veterans and Service Members in accordance with state and federal law.
• Coordinates with the Regional Casualty Assistance Center (CAC), Funeral Home, Honor Guard, and supporting military unts to ensure all requests for MFH are supported.
• Coordinates on a regional basis the fulfillment of military members to support requests for MFH ceremonies for deceased veterans. As required, coordinate Veteran Service Organization (VSO) support in the absence of the Area Coordinator.
• Ensures all Honor Guard members are in compliance with AR670-1 (Uniforms and Insignia), FM 21-20 (Physical Fitness Standard, and all other applicable regulations policies governing the Honor Guard program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of military structure, capabilities, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and management.
• Possess and maintain a current Missouri Driver’s License.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain a military atmosphere.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior Non-Commissioned Officer or Company Grade Officer.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions and to maintain complex records.
• Ability to function in a high stress environment involving multi-tasking requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external agencies.

Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Department of National Guard, Human Resources, [phone] or [e-mail]