Military Funeral Honors Team Member-Springfield TEMP

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous vacation/holiday leave

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking personnel to perform Military Funeral Honors for veterans in the Springfield area. This position reports to the Military Funeral Honors Team Leader and serves a multi-county area.

Responsibilities include training personnel, coordinating with National Guard units and Veterans Organizations, operating and maintaining weapons, and upholding a professional presence in public settings. Total compensation includes competitive benefits and leave.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of military structure, capabilities and procedures.
• Must possess and maintain a current Missouri Driver’s License.
• Ability to maintain a military atmosphere.
• Current or former military service status with an Honorable Discharge.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision by Military Funeral Honors Team Leader.
• Provide Military Funeral Honors support over a multi-county area.
• Train subordinate workers, National Guard personnel and Veterans Organizations.
• Make independent decisions concerning mission procedures.
• Operate and maintain military weapons and their components; maintain logs and secure sensitive items.
• Work in a public environment with professional appearance and performance.

Skills

Military structure knowledge

Missouri driver’s license

Military atmosphere

Honorable discharge status

Job description

Having the ability to perform Military Funeral Honors for our fallen veterans. Receive Annual and Sick Leave along with Military Leave if currently in the Missouri National Guard or Reserves.

Job Location:

This position will be located at 1400 North Fremont Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802

• The direct supervision of Military Funeral Honors Team Leader.
• Provide Military Funeral Honors support over a multi-county area
• Responsible for training of subordinate workers, personnel assigned to National Guard units and Veterans Organizations.
• Make independent decisions concerning the procedures of accomplishing each mission.
• Operate and Maintain military weapons and their components, maintain various logs and maintain security of sensitive items.
• Work is accomplished in a public environment that requires professional appearance and performance at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of military structure, capabilities and procedures.
• Possess and maintain a current Missouri Driver’s License.
• Ability to maintain a military atmosphere.
• Current or former military service status with an Honorable Discharge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with professional service providers and the general public.
• Ability to function in a high stress environment involving multi requirements.
• Ability to establish time management procedures.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and management

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.

Missouri National Guard, Human Resources, [phone] or [e-mail].