MILITARY HONOR GUARD SPECIALIST MANAGER

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland Military Department employees only!!!

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5th Regiment Armory

Baltimore, MD

This position directs the participation of the Honor Guard Funeral detail and represents the State of Maryland and Military Department in action related to Honor Guard burial services for military veterans.

Directs, leads, coordinates, assigns and reviews the work of multiple teams performing Military Funeral Honors Ceremonies.

Guides the training and instruction of subordinates for funeral details.

Provides administrative and logistical guidance to area employees.

Manages the budget and submits budget requirements for area operations.

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

Experience: One year of supervisory experience serving as a uniformed honor guard at burial services for veterans.

Note: Candidates may substitute additional experience serving as a uniformed honor guard at burial services for veterans on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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. Candidates for positions in this classification may be given a medical examination to determine physical ability to do the job.

6. Employees in this classification may be required to take a physical fitness test
and medical examination each year to determine their physical ability to
continue to perform the job.

7. 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

8. Employees in this classification must not be subject to 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. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION.

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 place on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

This examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

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. The 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.