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.
J o b L o ca ti on: This position will be located at 224 West Park Street, Jackson, Mo. 63755.
• 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
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
Please note that the duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change at the discretion of the Missouri National Guard to meet organizational needs. Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Additionally, while this job posting outlines ideal qualifications and requirements, we encourage all interested individuals to think broadly about their background and skill set, and to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. The Missouri National Guard will consider all applicants who demonstrate the potential to succeed in the role. 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 .
Mo Department of the National Guard, Human Resources, (573) 638-9609 or hr.ng@mong.mo.gov