Cemetery Administration Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Cemetery Administration Specialist (GS-07 full performance level)

• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm; overtime/weekends/holidays as needed, including Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day

• Telework/Remote: Not available

Description

This role supports committal services at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies by monitoring compliance with National Cemetery Administration (NCA) standards and representing the cemetery at services and outreach events. The specialist provides memorial benefits information to Veterans and eligible family members, determines eligibility for interment activities, and performs administrative duties that support cemetery operations. Responsibilities include acting as a clearing point for burial eligibility questions and discrepancies while ensuring accurate, timely reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor committal services for compliance with NCA standards

• Represent the cemetery and NCA at committal services and outreach events; answer questions and provide memorial benefits information

• Provide eligible-family guidance on memorial benefits

• Determine eligibility for interment activities

• Perform clerical office automation and typing duties to support administration and interment activities

• Use computer software to generate reports and ensure required reports are completed accurately and timely

• Serve as a clearing point for issues such as congressional/other inquiries on burial eligibility

• Support determinations for reserved gravesites and legality/eligibility for spouses and children of eligible service persons and decedents

• Help resolve discrepancies in names, service numbers, dates of service, rank, and organization information

• Perform other duties as assigned; conduct public outreach as needed

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959

• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute

• Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID compliant driver’s license

• Meet GS-07 qualification requirements within the stated timeframe (specialized experience at GS-05, or qualifying education, or a combination)

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; walk/stand for long periods; carry 23–35 pounds; drive government vehicles

• Not a virtual/remote position

• Complete online onboarding process if selected

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time, part-time, or intermittent), and the hiring agency can provide details on the specific benefits offered.