- Position Title
- Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor
- Agency
- Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration
- Announcement Number
- RP-20-LS-10928190-847 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, September 30, 2020 to Friday, October 9, 2020
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a National Cemetery Administration (NCA) employee?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your background and experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience as proof to support your answers, or may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
I possess the ability to supervise Cemetery Caretakers, Engineering & Equipment Operators, and other assigned cemetery employees in performing interments, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and maintenance of vehicles/equipment.
2.
This position requires possession of a valid state driver's license. Do you have a valid state driver's license?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Plans daily, weekly, seasonal, preventative and maintenance work schedules.
4.
Assigns work to individual employees, explains requirements, and provides instructions.
5.
Oversees contractor operations, i.e. pruning, removal, feed and shaping plants, trees and shrubs.
6.
Ensures grave marker workers, inspect, receive, store, distribute, and install permanent markers within established time frames.
7.
Supervise employee to properly complete records/charts on equip, vehicles, buildings and facilities.
8.
Trains employees in proper procedures, explains requirements and provides guidance on technical problems and recommended solutions.
9.
Orders, or supervises others, to order replacement materials and tools using a Purchase Card.
10.
Conducts monthly safety meetings.
11.
Monitors employees to ensure safety equipment is being used.
12.
Approves annual and sick leave for subordinates.
13.
Counsel subordinates and resolve complaints/grievances,and initiate disciplinary action, as required.
14.
Instructs subordinates on proper work routines, techniques, and protocols.
15.
Oversees authorized purchases.
16.
Provide technical advice to employee concerning layout and excavation of gravesites, and interment activities.
17.
Establishes, develops, and conducts an on-going safety program to insure elimination of hazardous conditions and equipment in safe working condition.
18.
Operate backhoes, tractors, and 2-5 ton dump trucks.
19.
Operate all types of mowers, trimmers, power tools etc.
20.
Perform grave maintenance tasks i.e. fill sunken graves, seed and sod.
21.
Receives and sets new and replacement markers.
22.
Raises, realigns, and cleans grave markers.
23.
Repairs vehicles/equipment, including trucks, tractors, backhoes, compressors, mowers, tampers, tillers, etc.
24.
Administer grounds and facilities maintenance contracts as Contracting Officer Technical Representative.
25.
Insures workers comply with rules/regulations, policies/procedures so burials are accomplished in a dignified and orderly manner.
26.
Develops and plans a preventative maintenance program.
27.
Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets.
28.
Reviews shipping/receiving reports for accuracy and recording.
29.
Assists in review of contract specifications.
30.
Establishes and maintains a contractor performance tracking system.
31.
Acquires cost/availability information from local/federal supply.
32.
Establishes deadlines, priorities and work sequences based on general work schedules, methods and guidelines.
33.
Reviews progress of work to insure quality and timely completion.
34.
Inspects grounds daily to determine soil condition and prepare for grading and distribution of seed and fertilizer or sod.
35.
Insure cost records are accurate and parts, supplies, tools/equip are ordered as required to accomplish the mission.
36.
Keeps management informed on status of work.
37.
Ensure tools and material are available and needed stock is maintained.
38.
Inspects facilities daily to plan and schedule maintenance.
39.
Schedules safety meetings.
40.
Works with administrative staff, engineers, and contractors.
41.
Reports discrepancies or sensitive issues that cannot be resolved to management.
42.
Determines training needs by evaluating performance, recommends promotions, job selections, etc.
43.
Maintains various reports and files, i.e. manpower report, safety report, fuel usage etc.
44.
Inputs data into computer.
45.
Performs tasks requiring heavy physical lifting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling etc.
46.
Makes adjustments in procedures or redirects resources due to equipment failures, delays, absences etc.
47.
Resolves technical issues related to interment and grounds procedures and policies.
48.
Determines gravesites to open based on weather, ground condition, and workload.
49.
Monitor condition of cemetery grounds and roadways for maintenance, and appearance to insure a positive reflection on the operation.
50.
Investigates and analyzes adverse quality trends and recommends corrective action.
51.
Knowledge and ability in maintaining and operating all common cemetery type equipment and tools (including tractors, backhoes, pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, crew cabs, dump trucks, gang mowers, power tools)
52.
Provide detailed technical advice to employees concerning layout and excavation of gravesites and interment activities and protocols train less skilled workers on the use and maintenance of equipment, cemetery procedures and protocols.
53.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.