USAJOBS · 1 week ago
CASUALTY ASSISTANCE REPRESENTATIVE (CAR)
Keesler AFB, Mississippi, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Casualty Assistance Representative (CAR) to serve as the primary manager for casualty services and survivor benefits programs. The role involves analyzing, implementing, and administering comprehensive programs related to casualty services, providing guidance on casualty reporting, and counseling personnel and their families regarding their rights and benefits.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Program Manager for an installation's Casualty Services. Analyzes, implements, and administers total advisory services and comprehensive programs related to casualty services
Serves as the installation's primary Casualty Policy and Casualty Program Educator and Manager. Develops and implements publicity and information programs as they relate to Casualty Services, Survivor Benefits, Record of Emergency Data and the various government life insurance programs
Provides total advisory services and administers comprehensive programs related to Casualty Services. Manages and provides guidance on casualty reporting, notification, and assistance programs
Program Manager for an installation's Survivor Benefit Program (SBP). Provides counseling, guidance, and interpretations concerning the broad range of rights and benefits, explaining both short and long term impact of the SBP on Air Force personnel and their families
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Must possess and exercise a high degree of sensitivity, tact, expertise and diplomacy in dealing with high-ranking Air Force and DoD military and civilian employees, members of Congress, family members and the general public
Recall to duty is a regular requirement of the position
Work occasionally requires travel away from the normal duty station
The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license will be required for the position
Position is subject to shift work to include nights, weekends and holidays
Public speaking and active training of large groups is an integral part of this position
This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random Drug Testing
This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
Must be able and willing to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment
Limited area of consideration to Command-Wide Air Education and Training Command (AETC) AF Internal or AF DCIPS Candidates only. Applicants must be a current AETC employee to be eligible
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems
Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or LL.M which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, if related
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level
Knowledge of comprehensive programs of federal entitlements administered by DOD, VA, and the SSA as they pertain to the Survivor Benefits/Survivor Rights Programs, Casualty Services and military life insurance programs
Knowledge of and familiarity with the responsibilities of the DFAS Centers, the VA, and the SSA
Knowledge of military rank and precedents and chain of command and the processes for verifying deaths, and the processes required by the Casualty Services Program
Ability to resolve problems related to casualty operations and the SBP with these DFAS Centers, the VA, and the SSA
Ability to compile and report data, analyze statistical data for trends, and to make adjustments to the programs
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals, both orally and in writing, and with a high degree of empathy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with NOK of deceased persons
Ability to perform in-depth research, gather facts and use extensive and effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately express oneself orally and in writing in a highly effective and professional manner
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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