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City of Norfolk, Virginia Cemetery Manager II in Norfolk, Virginia
Cemetery Manager II
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Cemetery Manager II
Salary
$41,775.00 - $68,093.00 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12426
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Cemeteries
Opening Date
09/04/2024
Closing Date
9/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Cemetery Manager II. The Cemetery Manager II will be responsible for managing t he maintenance of cemetery grounds and operations. This position will also provide public relations information to the public, personnel management, and oversees funeral services.
Norfolk's d epartment of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents. The City of Norfolk Cemetery Fund produces annual revenues in excess of $2.5 million.
Department Hiring Starting Salary: $41,775
Essential Functions
Essential functions:
Manages the maintenance of cemetery grounds by supervising the operations, coordinating activities, inspecting grounds, ensuring conformance to standards, rules and regulations, supervising work performed by outside agencies.
Performs administrative duties by maintaining ledgers and journals, maintaining lot records, tracking customer inquiries, preparing activity reports, reconciling records, tracking sales, verifying ownership and burial rights.
Oversees funeral service operations by selling property, locating and marking graves, coordinating open and close with funeral directors, vault company and ground maintenance staff, supervising vault installation, coordinating with personnel to dig foundations, inspecting finished products, coordinating installation with monument company
Education/Experience
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Two years experience in Cemetery Operation, Records Management, or Customer Service
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid Driver's License may be required depending on assignment.
First Aid/CPR Certification within six (6) months of employment
Work Location: Various cemeteries throughout City of Norfolk
Work Hours: Saturday - Wednesday, 7 :30 am - 4:00 pm
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma/GED
Some College
Technical/Vocational Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
No education listed
03
How many years do you have in Cemetery Operations?
None
Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Four or more years
04
Please describe your experience in Cemetery Operations. Please ensure this information is referenced above in your work history. If you do not have any experience in Cemetery Operations, type "N/A".
05
How many years experience do you have supervising subordinates and working in a team environment?
None
Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Four or more years
06
How many years of customer service experience do you possess?
None
Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Four or more years
07
Briefly describe your customer service experience. If no experience, type N/A.
08
How many years do you have in grounds maintenance?
None
Less than one year
One to two years
Two to three years
Four or more years
09
Please select the equipment you have experience operating.
Push mower
Zero turn mower
Excavator
Compact crane
Dump container
String trimmer
Hand tools (trowel, rake)
Aerator
Tamper
Other
10
Do you have a valid driver's license? (Please note: A current copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record, obtained within last 30 days, is required at the time of interview.)
Yes
No
11
Do you have a valid CDL? (A CDL permit is not considered a CDL license. Please select your answer. If you only have a permit, you must answer the question as No.)
I do not possess a valid CDL
Yes, I have a Class A CDL
Yes, I have a Class B CDL
I have both Class A and B CDLs
12
This position requires the obtainment of a CPR/First Aid certification within six (6) months of appointment. Are you able and willing to meet this work requirement?
Yes
No
13
Do you possess a current certification as a Pesticide Registered Technician issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia?
Yes
No
14
Do you possess a current certification as a Commerical Pesticide Applicator issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia?
Yes
No
15
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
I am a Disabled Veteran
16
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
17
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
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