Public affairs specialist job description

The men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country deserve the utmost respect. As a Mortuary Affairs Specialist in the Army National Guard, you will give fallen Soldiers the dignity, care, and respect they merit.

The Mortuary Affairs Specialist performs duties relating to the search, recovery, processing, and evacuation of the remains of deceased U.S. Armed Forces personnel. Mortuary Affairs Specialists also inventory, safeguard, and ensure the recovery and safe return of personal effects. They coordinate with non-U.S. authorities concerning disposition of enemy, allied, or civilian remains, and may serve as team members and recovery specialists at the Army's Central Identification Laboratory in Hawaii.
Search areas for unburied dead, unmarked graves, personal effects and identification media
Disinter remains, record personal effects and evacuate remains and personal effects to designated points
Determine and record recovery locations on maps, sketches and overlays
Establish and record tentative identification
Inventory, safeguard, and evacuate personal effects
Assist in preparation, preservation, and shipment of remains

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career in funeral services or forensic medicine.


Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for Mortuary Affairs Specialists consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training consists of both classroom and field work.


Benefits/Requirements



Benefits


Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change


Requirements
Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)


Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.


Other Job Information



Job Category:
Supply and Logistics

Age Requirements:
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 funeral director assistant forensic medicine medical examiner

The Public Affairs Specialist may plan, coordinate, and execute meetings, programs and events; provides customer information assistance; creates internal/external publications, graphic design, and community programs. May represent DWSD in media and public meetings and participates in the administration of the DWSD website and social media platforms.

Assist the Public Affairs Officer and related staff in DWSD's overall public affairs program. May be responsible for representing the department in contacts with the public, customers, the media, consultants, contractors, vendors, other governmental agencies and representatives of state, local and federal government. Assist in the development of marketing and communication strategies to publicize the departmental mission, goals, services, functions, and community involvement.

This is not a Civil Service Position. DWSD employees are subject to provisions of Court Orders entered in United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Case No. 77-71100 with regard to certain terms and conditions of employment. DWSD does not honor reversion rights for internal candidates. Examples of Duties
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Networking (Departmental, Media, Community, Vendors, etc.)
* Proofreading and Publishing
* Graphic Design and Digital Photography/Audio and Visual Techniques
* DWSD Operations and Policies
* Media Relations, Publicity Protocol and Techniques
* Project Management
* Website Content Design and Monitoring
* Internet Research and Social Media Outreach

SKILL TO:

* Perform Research
* Plan Events, Coordinate Meetings and Project Management
* Deal tactfully with departmental personnel, customers, program participants, corporate sponsors, and the public including public officials
* Create and publish newsletters and internal publications
* Produce computer-generated graphic designs
* Design strategic external communications plan
* Administer DWSD website content
* Use advanced technology

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (position requirements at entry)

* Bachelor's degree with specialization in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Public Relations, or related disciplines preferred
* A minimum of 3 years of professional experience
* One to two years of experience in planning and coordinating commercial, cultural, or governmental promotional activities is preferred

The Intelligence and Homeland Security Group of Leidos is seeking a Journeyman Public Affairs and Outreach to support an Intelligence Community (IC) program in Bethesda MD or Tysons VA. An Active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required to be considered for this position. The candidate will support Government staff in the following:

• Provides support to facilitate the end-to-end lifecycle for all ODNI communications, outreach, and public affairs requirements with internal and external partners and customers, as well as public audiences

• Utilizes request management tools such as NarQuest to provide swift, high quality customer support for communications requests

• Utilizes the Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) tool to manage all engagement and outreach information
• Assists with development, implementation, and evaluation of engagement strategies

• Tracks relevant media and summarizes media coverage

• Provides interview and event preparation to senior leadership

• Manages speaker and outreach engagements; schedules, advertises, markets, coordinates attendance

• Responds to inquiries from congressional staff, intergovernmental organizations, private sector, or the public

• Coordinates arrangements with external stakeholders for meetings and briefings

• Prepares briefing materials including background, talking points, and presentation material

• Manages news media coverage including responding to requests from various news sources about area office programs and operations

• Plans and executes periodic events and information sessions for the workforce, including identifying the topics, handling event logistics such as room reservation and set-up, preparing presentation materials, and marketing the event internally

• Manages news media coverage including responding to requests from various news sources about area office programs and operations

Basic Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience; or Master's degree and 6+ years of experience (or 9 years with no degree).

+ TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required

Pay Range:Pay Range $81,900.00 - $126,000.00 - $170,100.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00085979

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.