MILITARY HONOR GUARD SPECIALIST LEAD

Main Purpose of Job

This position participates as a uniformed Leader and member of Honor Guard Funeral Details IAW MDNG Reg. 600-25 and Maryland Article 65, Section 6. The incumbent will represent the State of Maryland and Military Department in actions related to Honor Guards for Burial Services of Military Veterans.

Position Duties

Position duties include but are not limited to:

• Leads, coordinates, assigns and reviews the tasks of team members performing Military Funeral Ceremonies.
• Conducts regular inspections of team uniforms, equipment, vehicles, weapons and supplies.
• Performs tasks in any of a number of specialized team positions such as pall bearing, folding and/or presentation of the United States Flag according to standard procedures.
• Executes military drill and ceremony maneuvers.
• Operates, maintains and safeguards military weapons.
• Travels frequently within an assigned geographical area.
• Prepares various reports.
• Conducts drill and ceremony training and instructions for funeral details.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of experience serving as a uniformed honor guard at burial services for veterans.

Special Requirements

• Be active or retired members of the Maryland National Guard or retired in good standing from the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Successfully complete an eight hour gun safety and usage weapons class.
• 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.
• Have completed Military Basic Training.
• Meet physical fitness standards, appearance and training requirements set forth in Army Regulation 600-9 and Air Force Instruction 40-502, effective April 2002.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge and proficiency in the safe use and care of firearms on a periodic basis.
• Pass substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
• Not be under any disciplinary action and undergo background investigations, including regular criminal history checks.

Bargaining Unit Status

This position is not subject to Bargaining MOU's.

Benefits

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including, health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

Selection Process

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum requirements for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider the information submitted after this date.

Further Instructions

Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. A copy of your proof of eligibility (DD214) for Veterans' Credit must be in this office and completely verified before Veterans' Credit will be approved. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application to: Maryland Military Department State Personnel Office 29th Division Street, Room B10 Baltimore, MD 21201-2288 For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Kira Williams at Kira.williams2@maryland.gov. TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. Click on a link below to apply for this position: | Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. | Apply Online | | View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. | This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. | | Apply via Paper Application. | You may also download and complete the Paper Application here. |