Job Description
The National Cemetery Administration is hiring a Program Specialist for the Cheyenne National Cemetery in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This full-time, permanent GS-9 position assists cemetery operations through public outreach, ceremony preparation, and administrative assignments.
This role is best-suited for existing federal employees or those eligible under distinct hiring authorities who have background in user offering, scheduling, and information management.
As a Program Specialistyou’ll perform under the Assistant Cemetery Director, establishing operate priorities for caretaker technician responsibilities at the national burial ground. You’ll participate in nearby community outreach, Memorial Day ceremonies, and other events, providing info to veteran solution institutions, VA partners, and congressional liaisons.
The role also involves getting ready correspondence and documents for the Fort Logan National Assistant Cemetery Director about Wyoming cemeteries. This role isn’t telework eligible and is situated onsite at the Cheyenne National Cemetery. The function schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. To 4:30 p.m.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $61,722 - $80,243 per year.
Qualification
Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 level. A sound state driver's license and the capacity to type at least 40 words per minute are called for.
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including scheduling, using term processing and spreadsheet software, drafting correspondence, processing incoming/outgoing materials, working automated systems, and addressing client wants.
- OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.B. Or J.D. If related.
- OR a combination of graduate education and specialized expertise that totals 100% of the requirement.
- Time-in-grade: Present federal employees must have held a GS-07 for at least 52 weeks within the past 52 weeks.
- Aptitude to type at least 40 words per minute.
- Legitimate state driver's license.
- U.S. Citizenship needed.
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Subject to background/security investigation and random drug testing.
- May want to cater to a 1-year probationary period.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Obtain general supervision from the Assistant Cemetery Director and form perform priorities for caretaker technician tasks.
- Pursue tips on considerable concerns about columbarium incumbents, niche placement, and contract operate.
- Participate in area community outreach activities, Memorial Day ceremony preparation, and other ceremonies.
- Give data on cemetery activities to support groups, veteran offering bodies, VA partners, and congressional liaisons.
- Get ready correspondence and documents for the Fort Logan National Assistant Cemetery Director about Wyoming cemeteries.
- Perform public outreach as needed.
- Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. To 4:30 p.m.
Conditions & Requirements
- Subject to a background/security investigation.
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be called for.
- Selective Solution Registration needed for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Selected you must finalize an online onboarding routine.
- Must have and maintain a sound state driver's license.
Benefits
- Complete gains package as a federal employee, such as health insurance, retirement, and paid exit.
- Eligibility for upsides depends on post category (full-time, part-time, or intermittent).
- Contact the hiring agency for precise upside particulars.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- You’ll be evaluated set on how well you gather the qualifications.
- Your resume must back your questionnaire answers; otherwise, credit won’t be given.
- Narrative responses aren’t called for at this time.
- If referred, you may be asked to send in additional job-related details, such as responses to understanding, abilities, and abilities, a work sample, or an meeting.
- Your resume and supporting documentation will be verified.
- Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration.
Required Documents
- Resume (restrict to 2 pages, font size no smaller than 10 points, in English, no photographs or personal info).
- SF-50(s) to verify time-in-grade and eligibility (don’t hand in award or pay adjustment SF-50s).
- Transcripts if using education to qualify.
- DD-214 or Statement of Service for veterans' preference.
- SF-15 and supporting documentation for 10-point veterans' preference.
- ICTAP/CTAP documentation if applicable.
- Proof of marriage status for military spouse preference.
- Separation observe (RIF) if relevant.
- Performance appraisal (optional).
- Include letter (optional).
How to Apply
- Examine the qualification and eligibility needs cautiously.
- Prepare your federal resume and gather all required documents, covering SF-50s and transcripts if suitable.
- Go to the formal submission portal and with your the authorized submission portal/Login.gov account.
- Unseal the vacancy announcement for Program Specialist (GS-09) at Cheyenne National Cemetery.
- Complete the online application questionnaire, providing exact responses.
Additional Information
- Unseal to all Status Eligible Candidates, including current federal employees, veterans, military spouses, people with disabilities, Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA alumni, and others.
- This role isn’t telework eligible and is based onsite at Cheyenne National Cemetery in Cheyenne, WY.
- The function schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. To 4:30 p.m.
- A 1-year probationary period may be needed.
- For questions, contact the NCA Human Resources Center at [email protected].
- The address for correspondence is Fort Logan National Cemetery, 4400 W. Kenyon Ave., Denver, CO 80236.
- Veterans' preference puts in; guarantee you submit called for documentation to claim preference.
About Company
The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is piece of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, responsible for providing burial offerings and maintaining national cemeteries for veterans and eligible family participants. The NCA runs 155 national cemeteries across the United States and Puerto Rico, offering dignified and respectful interment alternatives.
Cheyenne National Cemetery, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is one of these sacred sites. The cemetery serves as a last resting location for veterans and their families, and the Program Specialist role aids its operations through community outreach, ceremony coordination, and administrative tasks.
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