Cemetery Operations Supervisor

Under the direction of the Park Operations Manager the Cemetery Operations Supervisor oversees manages and actively participates in the daily operation and maintenance of the Citys cemeteries; meets with customers to review burial options and assistswith the selection of burial locations for both preneed and immediate needs; and ensures the cemeteries are maintained to a high standard of appearance and care.

1. Coordinate with administrative staff with all cemetery sales burial requirements scheduling of internments funerals and burials maintenance of required records and coordination with monument companies through the Citys online permitting process including locating and marking burial plots for monument placement.

2. Plan organize and participate in the daily maintenance and repair work of the two municipal cemeteries and landscape beds throughout the park system including but not limited to schedulingand supervisingcrew in performing cemetery and columbarium maintenance activities columbarium entombment and other related taskssuch as planting and trimming hedges and shrubs grading and sodding graves seeding watering fertilizing andperformingirrigation repairs.

3. Establish and maintaineffective working relationships and communication with otheremployees and thegeneral publicincluding bereaved families funeral homes grave service companies monument companies etc. and resolve difficult and sensitive problems issues complaints requestsin a timely manner.

4. Responsible for and/or oversee (directly/indirectly) the following for all assigned staff including volunteer: training motivating and evaluating staff; working with employees to correct deficiencies; identifying and resolving employee concerns and/or problems directing work; completing employee performance evaluations; and making hiring termination and disciplinary decisions or recommendations

5. Enforce departmental and Citypolicies and proceduresassistwithdivisional policy and job descriptionsrevisions.

6. Enforce rules and regulations established for the operation of the citys cemeteries including an annual review of ordinances related to the cemeteries to ensure best practices.

7. Assist in the preparation and administration of cemetery divisions budget.

8. Responsible for routine inspections and repairs of facilities vehicles equipment and infrastructurewithin thecemeteriesandmaintainingrecordsofinspection and repairs.

9. Responsible for purchases collecting bids and writing specifications for division supplies.

10. Operate hand and power tools such as shovels string trimmer chain saw etc. Inspect operate and coordinate maintenance of power equipment and vehicles with citys Fleet Maintenance division.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with preparing for special events as needed

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2) years of experience related to area of assignment; including one (1) year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Valid State of Texas Drivers License

• Possess a Non-commercial Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) or the Structural Pest Control Board or the ability to obtain within (12) monthsfromhire date.

• Knowledge of landscape maintenance operations

• Experience with excellent customer service in a variety of situations

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to establishand maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Availability and willingness to work on-call emergency response weekends evenings and holidays.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

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Experience:

Manager