This position is located at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Duties

The incumbent of this position serves as the Cemetery Caretaker Work Leader for the Grounds Maintenance, installation of marker and niche covers, and interment operations at the Beaufort National Cemetery. The incumbent has Leader responsibility for cemetery operations to include: Grounds Maintenance and occasionally Interment Operations. Incumbent may also act as the primary or alternate Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COR) as required to provide oversight of numerous contractors and to verify the completion of those contracted tasks. Motivates and promotes the teamwork of those they lead to perform as an effective working unit. Incumbent may be temporarily assigned as acting Foreman (WS-8) during the Foreman's absence and assists in the planning and implementing projects, changes, work method improvement, quality assurance, and the general overall smooth operation of the cemetery from the field perspective. The Work Leader performs under the direct supervision of the Foreman and ensures that daily and weekly work schedules established for the Foreman are accomplished, reporting any problems or variances. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned. Keeps track of the status and progress of assignments and makes adjustments in accordance with established priorities. Ensures the supervisor is always informed regarding problems that may arise. The Work Leader will monitor the work and ensure all grounds maintenance and interment procedures are complied with. Ensures adequate and proper distribution of assignments and maintains constant progress checks on pending work status. Sets the work pace and advises employees on proper procedures in the accomplishments of the assigned workload. The work leader will demonstrate and employ proper work methods or procedures to the crew being led. Advises other employees to follow the Supervisor's instructions and meet deadlines. Checks work that is in progress and again when it is completed to ensure compliance with Supervisor's instructions on sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines. Keeps Supervisor informed on the progress of work or any delays encountered. Obtains additional guidance or decisions from the Supervisor when problems or unfamiliar situations are encountered during the work. 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 Leader/ 1574380 The full performance level of this position is WL-08. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized 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,05/15/2024. Your background must demonstrate work involved in activities of grounds maintenance, landscaping, interment, including layout and excavation of new grave sites, and reopening occupied gravesites which require extreme caution to avoid damage to previously interred containers. As work leader, the incumbent motivates, coaches, trains, and advises other employees to follow instructions received from foreman and to meet deadlines. 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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseOperate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Technical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: Physical demands on the incumbent consist of walking, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling, tugging and climbing. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Incumbent should request assistance whenever performing tasks that require lifting more than 75 pounds. Must be able to walk in all types of terrain and soil conditions. Incumbent is required to wear personal protective equipment when appropriate. Protective equipment includes personal protection for the eyes, hearing, face, head, back, extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices and protective shields and barriers. This equipment will be maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition. Working Conditions: Work is typically performed outside in all type of inclement weather to include sun, wind, rain, cold, or snow and under periodic muddy conditions. The incumbent may operate machinery that causes noise and vibrations, emit carbon monoxide, have moving parts which may cut or harm the body and requires the use of safety-protective clothing and devices. The position requires walking and standing including significant periods of outdoor duty to perform tasks such as attending services and inspecting sections of the cemetery (including sections which are active interment areas or sections under construction). The position requires bending, stooping, and lifting cemetery records, manuals, cremains containers, and other small items. The position requires assisting with the moving of caskets placed on wheeled biers in and out of committal shelters. 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 Beaufort National Cemetery 1601 Boundary St. Beaufort, SC 29902 US
• Name: NCA Human Resources Center
• Phone: (317)916-3660
• Email: [email protected]