Introduction

The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has an opening for a Military Funeral Honors Coordinator at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SWVMC).

The SWVMC is situated on state-owned farmland at the Southern Wisconsin Center, located near Union Grove, WI and provides a final resting place for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents. Conveniently located just west of Racine, minutes from Interstate 94, the 105-acre cemetery encompasses gently rolling hills with serene, natural beauty.

WDVA employees have access to an excellent comprehensive benefit and compensation package , this includes paid time off so you can truly have a work/life balance! Our competitive benefits package also includes:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits .
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

Employees may also be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness . To learn more about the total value of the benefits available to employees, please visit our Total Rewards Calculator . Click here to see what working for the State of Wisconsin is all about!

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce .

Position Summary

This position serves as a statewide coordinator for military funeral honors services and provides military funeral honors as part of a specialized team. This includes coordinating requests for Military Funeral Honors (MFH) support from veterans' families, funeral directors, veterans' organizations, or military Casualty Assistance Centers (CACs). This position also coordinates support between MFH teams and maintains the appropriate documentation concerning honors supported.

This position also functions as a MFH team member or leader when required. Other duties include providing direction and training to veteran service organizations assisting with funeral honors.

To view the complete Military Funeral Honors Program Coordinator position description, click here .

Salary Information

The starting pay rate for this position is between $23.00 - $26.00 an hour. Current state employees' pay will be based on the provisions in the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. This classification is in Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 04. A twelve-month probationary period will be required.

Job Details

It's required that a person with military experience (i.e., any branch of the military service including National Guard, Reserves and Coast Guard) or any veteran with other than a dishonorable discharge be appointed to this position as required in Title 10, United States Code, Section 772 and the specific regulations of the individual armed forces that allow only members and former members of the armed forces to wear the military uniform.

WDVA will conduct criminal background checks prior to an offer of hire. Due to the nature of the position, it is required that any person serving in this position have no unpardoned adult felony convictions or convictions for a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.

This position involves acting as a casket pall bearer, which includes lifting, carrying, and setting down up to 50 pounds.

Occasional travel in Wisconsin with some non-standard work hours will be required.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have:

• Experience assisting internal and external customers, and/or stakeholders with questions by utilizing a variety of communication methods (e.g., phone, email, fax, in person, etc.)

• Training or experience utilizing computer programs for data entry (e.g., databases, tracking software, Microsoft Access, Excel, Word or comparable)

Well qualified candidates will also have experience:

• Performing military ceremonies (e.g., flag folding, change of command, color guard, rifle volleys, etc.)

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will need to complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service . You will be required to attach a current resume and letter of qualifications.

Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here .

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

Veterans with a 30% or greater service-related disability rating are eligible for non-competitive appointment. If you meet this eligibility criteria, please send a letter of qualifications, resume, DD-214 (honorable discharge), and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below. Current state employees in permanent positions are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Questions can be directed to Kevin Roberts at kevin.roberts@wisconsin.gov .

Deadline to Apply

All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on May 28, 2024.