This position is located at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.

Duties

The incumbent of this position serves as the Foreman for all interment operations at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Motivates and promote the teamwork of subordinates to perform as an effective working unit. Incumbent will also perform outreach activities or represent the cemetery at station events and will perform other duties as assigned. The incumbent will have comprehensive responsibilities for overseeing the daily operations of the cemetery. This requires extensive background and knowledge in field operations, financial management, personnel management, public relations, contract oversight, interments and running a National Cemetery. The incumbent directs the overall day-to-day interment operations of the cemetery, often performing significant periods of duty in an outside environment. Responsibilities includes overseeing the chain of custody for remains, interment schedule, preparation and closing of all graves, placement of temporary and permanent markers. The incumbent oversees the daily operation of the unit, ensures that agency policies and priorities are being followed, develops performance standards, and evaluates work performance of subordinates. The incumbent directs, leads and coaches subordinates and develops those supervised for more responsible positions. The incumbent gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. The incumbent hears and resolves minor complaints from employees, refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager, effects disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious cases. 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 Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor/ PD1621573 The full performance level of this position is WS -08. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement,11/15/2023. Your background must demonstrate work involved in supervising work pertaining to landscaping, grounds keeping, or other related trades experience that includes the use of hand tools and/or power tools, and the safe operation of related machinery and equipment used in cemetery caretaking practices, as described in the duties section of the announcement. 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: Incumbent is required to walk the grounds for extended periods, providing periodic assistance in using hand tools, operating equipment, and assisting in the lifting of materials weighing up to 240 pounds. Reviews and inspects equipment and structures, accessing some areas with use of ladders and occasionally entering confining spaces, as necessary. Moderate to heavy physical effort is needed. Working Conditions: Work is performed in both an office setting and field setting with exposure to outside weather conditions. Incumbent is subjected to dirt, dust, mud, water, noise, and fumes from motors and/or exhaust. Incumbent may be exposed to high noise levels from operating equipment. Incumbent is exposed to extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, wind, sun, snow, and ice. During the winter, ice, sleet, and snow presents a problem requiring removal. These extreme environmental conditions require special procedures and careful, prior planning. These inclement weather conditions also increase maintenance and repair work, e.g., roads deteriorate rapidly, and equipment maintenance is increased. Incumbent will wear appropriate safety clothing and protective equipment as required by regulation and procedure. Examples are hard hats, goggles, face shields, breathing masks, etc. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery 20953 W. Hoff Road Elwood, IL 60421 US
• Name: NCA Human Resources Center
• Phone: (317)916-3660
• Email: [email protected]