Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor
This position will serve as the first line supervisor to several wage grade employees, with decision authority over all field employees performing all activities related to the core mission of the cemetery, to include interments, grounds maintenance, marker activities as well as preventative equipment maintenance and repairs on all vehicles, equipment, buildings, facilities, septic systems, roads and curbing and drainage systems. Duties include but are not limited to:
Plan daily, weekly, or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates. Establishes deadlines and priorities, based on general work schedules, methods and policies established by higher levels of supervision. Determines how many assignments can be done concurrently and which must be delayed. Reviews the progress of all work being accomplished to ensure that the quality of workmanship and timely completion of work is achieved. Orders tools, materials, supplies necessary to perform the work. Trains subordinates in the accomplishment of various tasks; Establishes training programs. Counsels employees, adjudicates informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and union representatives and initiates disciplinary actions as needed. Ensures that rules and regulations on safety, conduct and good housekeeping are observed. Work schedule:
May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule:
Not Available Position Description Title/PD#:
Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor/ 136970 The full performance level of this position is WS-09 Relocation Expenses:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/20/2020. Your background must demonstrate work involved in leadership and/or supervision and interment activities, including layout and excavation of new grave sites, and reopening occupied grave sites which require extreme caution to avoid damage to previously interred containers.
Experience:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen-out element(s) for this position are/is:
Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. JOB ELEMENTS:
Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements:
Drive SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseTechnical PracticesWork Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Position requires continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending. Requires frequent lifting or moving of objects up to, and occasionally over 100 pounds. Moderate to heavy physical effort is needed. Must possess a valid state driver's license. Working Conditions:
Work is performed in all types of weather. Position requires continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending. Work requires exposure to various weather conditions (e.g., sun, wind, rain, fog, dampness). Incumbent will be exposed to dust, dirt, mud and water. Incumbent may be exposed to noise levels which exceeds 85dBA and may affect hearing. Workload is known to induce stress or stressful conditions. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Plan daily, weekly, or monthly work schedules and sequence of operations for subordinates. Establishes deadlines and priorities, based on general work schedules, methods and policies established by higher levels of supervision. Determines how many assignments can be done concurrently and which must be delayed. Reviews the progress of all work being accomplished to ensure that the quality of workmanship and timely completion of work is achieved. Orders tools, materials, supplies necessary to perform the work. Trains subordinates in the accomplishment of various tasks; Establishes training programs. Counsels employees, adjudicates informal complaints and grievances through discussion with employees and union representatives and initiates disciplinary actions as needed. Ensures that rules and regulations on safety, conduct and good housekeeping are observed. Work schedule:
May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule:
Not Available Position Description Title/PD#:
Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor/ 136970 The full performance level of this position is WS-09 Relocation Expenses:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not Required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/20/2020. Your background must demonstrate work involved in leadership and/or supervision and interment activities, including layout and excavation of new grave sites, and reopening occupied grave sites which require extreme caution to avoid damage to previously interred containers.
Experience:
A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements. The screen-out element(s) for this position are/is:
Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. JOB ELEMENTS:
Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements:
Drive SafelyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseTechnical PracticesWork Practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements:
Position requires continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending. Requires frequent lifting or moving of objects up to, and occasionally over 100 pounds. Moderate to heavy physical effort is needed. Must possess a valid state driver's license. Working Conditions:
Work is performed in all types of weather. Position requires continual standing and walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing and bending. Work requires exposure to various weather conditions (e.g., sun, wind, rain, fog, dampness). Incumbent will be exposed to dust, dirt, mud and water. Incumbent may be exposed to noise levels which exceeds 85dBA and may affect hearing. Workload is known to induce stress or stressful conditions. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Department:
4754 Cemetery Caretaking - Salary Range:
$33.22 to $38.77 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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