This position is located at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

Duties

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE. Please note that as provided for in the AFGE/VA Master Agreement the FIRST area of consideration for this position will be permanent employees of the local facility in which this position is being filled, the SECOND area of consideration will be employees at other VA facilities, and the THIRD area of consideration will be all other eligibles. The incumbent of this position serves as the Cemetery Caretaker Leader for the Field Operations at the Georgia National Cemetery. The incumbent has Leader responsibility for cemetery operations to include: Facilities Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, and Interment Operations. Incumbent may also act as the primary or alternate Contracting Officer Representative (COR) as required to provide oversight of numerous contractors and to verify the completion of those contracted tasks. Incumbent may also be a Government Purchase Card Holder and serve as the facility Collateral Duty Safety Office (CDSO). Motivates and promotes the teamwork of those they lead to perform as an effective working unit. Incumbent may be temporarily assigned as acting Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor during Cemetery Caretaker Supervisor absence and will perform other duties as assigned. 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/ PD1642598 The full performance level of this position is WL - 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.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/30/2024. Your background must demonstrate work involved in leading 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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseTechnical 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: Moderate to heavy exertion is required in the operation of large vehicles and equipment, to include attaching or removing implements from a tractor. Incumbent will be exposed to frequent walking, kneeling, stooping, bending and lifting or pushing and may require incumbent to lift and move objects 80 pounds and over in the performance of assigned tasks, headstones weigh 230 pounds and are handled by two employees. Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed outdoors under prevailing weather conditions, which may result in exposure to cold, rain, sleet, snow, ice, fog, heat, and dampness. Incumbent will also be exposed to dirt, dust, and mud in the performance of his/her duties. Incumbent will exercise care and caution in performing his/her duties to avoid injury to him/herself or fellow team members. Incumbent will perform assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration and OSHA regulations and policies. Protective clothing and equipment will be worn in keeping with directives set forth in safety standards for the various works tasks. Uniforms are provided and are to be worn every workday, kept clean and maintained by the team member. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Georgia National Cemetery Scott Hudgens Drive Canton, GA 30114 US
• Name: NCA Human Resources Center
• Phone: (317)916-3660
• Email: [email protected]