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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 7600 Ozark Road, Kansas City, MO 64129- Works under 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.
Describe special working conditions (shift schedule, physical efforts, etc.)
Five (5) day a week, Monday thru Friday, eight (8) hours per day. Subject to fluctuating schedule. Subject to working weekends, holidays, overtime, and in all climatic conditions as missions dictate. Works with diverse group of agencies that participate in the burial details for veterans within the State of Missouri. Lifting, carrying a heavy load as part of a team, periods of long standing, exact military maneuvers and operations in adverse weather conditions. Occasional overnight travel required.
Minimum Qualifications- Working knowledge of military structure, capabilities, and procedures.
- Current or retired military membership in the National Guard, Reserves or Active Duty.
- 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.
- Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
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 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 . -
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