MILITARY HONOR GUARD SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

Limited to current Maryland Military Department employees only!!!

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5th Regiment Armory

Develop, arrange and coordinate all training evaluations and procedures regarding uniforms, M14 rifles, State and Territorial flags and the professional demands that are required of each soldier in the Maryland National Guard Honor Guard. Maintain efficient knowledge of regulations pertaining to technician assessments and evaluations, available courses and military funeral honors.

Responsible for training, assigning and reviewing the work of soldiers in the MDNG Honor Guard and on occasions assist or train soldier/employees of other agencies, i.e. DC National Guard, State/Local Police Department and Transit Police Department. Prepare operation, assessment and performance reports relating to the conduct of Military Funeral Honors performed at multiple locations throughout the State of Maryland. Verify preparation of special events teams, complete employee assessments and evaluations. Certify PEC Honor Guard Course Candidates and plan workshops for trainers and evaluators.

Plan, implement and maintain the Military department 's program for Militia-Honor Guard burial services for military veterans.

Assess and evaluate compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Coordinates all training and operations for approximately 80 employees.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Eighteen months of experience serving as a uniformed honor guard at burial services for veterans.

Note: Candidates may substitute additional experience as described above on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Experience planning burial services for military veterans.

Experience coordinating training and operations.

Limited to current Maryland Military Department employees only.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

1. Employees in this classification, with the exception of buglers, are required
to meet the following criteria, per National Guard Bureau regulation 600-25:

a) Be active or retired members of the Maryland National Guard or retired in good standing from the Armed Forces of the United States.

b) Successfully complete an eight hour gun safety and usage weapons class.

c) Successfully complete one hundred and forty hours of honor guard training including eighty hours of attendance at the Army or Air Force Honor Guard School.

2. Employees in this classification must have completed Military Basic Training.

3. Employees in this classification are required to successfully pass all physical fitness standards, appearance and training requirements set forth in Army Regulation 600-9 and Air Force Instruction 40-502, effective April 2002.

4. Employees in this classification will be required to bear firearms, and to demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of
firearms on a periodic basis.

5. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in
accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

6 Employees in this classification must not be under any disciplinary action and are subject to background investigations, including regular criminal history checks.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after the closing date.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD 214) for Veterans’ Credit will be required prior to hire.

PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION.

 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. The paper application must be received by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application to:

 

Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office

 

Fifth Regiment Armory, Room B10

 

Baltimore, MD 21201-2288  

 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

 

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Angela Stokes at angela.stokes1@maryland.gov

 

Fax: 410-234-3830

 

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.