Horticultural Attendant Superintendent
Job Location:
Jennings, MO - USA
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Job Summary
- About this Job
- Relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country while meeting the economic educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.
At the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) our mission is to honor and serve Louisianas veterans and their families. We do this by connecting them to the benefits theyve earned providing dedicated support and enhancing their quality of life through compassionate service across the state.
Were looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Horticultural AttendantSuperintendent to join our team at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. This cemetery encompasses thirty (30) acres of land with a minimum of 12122 grave sites serving deceased veterans and their eligible dependents. This position directly supervises 3 Horticultural Attendants and is responsible for managing the maintenance and burial operations at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Accepting Direction:The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information ideas and emotions using structured communication methods that promote
understanding and engagement.
Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions behaviors performance decisions and outcomes.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow reinforce adapt or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal
and state legal requirements State Civil Service rules and organizational policies.
If you take pride in outdoor work are dependable and are committed to preserving a serene and respectful environment this could be the opportunity for you! - Minimum Qualifications
- Four years of experience or training in farming the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs or groundskeeping; OR
Twenty-four semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study. - Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
- Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
As a Horticultural Attendant - Superintendent you will be responsible for managing the maintenance and burial operations at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans this role you will:- Supervise and assist yard staff responsible for burials maintenance general repairs and upkeep of the facility.
- Inspect work in progress for compliance with state and federal burial standards.
- Plan coordinate supervise and assist with landscaping for facility grounds including soil preparation planting and pruning trees bushes and flower beds.
- Inspect equipment buildings and grounds to determine the need for servicing repairs and maintenance.
- Assign and evaluate work performance of all subordinates under the Continuous Performance Management (CPM) system.
- Approve and deny leave requests by tracking leave to ensure an adequate workforce.
- Counsel and discipline subordinates as necessary.
Appointment Type:The position will be filled by a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.
Domicile:SouthwestLouisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings LA (Jefferson Parish)
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply:No Civil Service test score isrequired in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Alexis Scott
Human Resources Analyst
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
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