Veterans Cemetery Director

Job Description:

Veterans Cemetery Director

Description

The Missouri Veterans Commission is recruiting for the Director of a Missouri Veterans Cemetery. In this position, you will have the opportunity to meet families in the pre-planning stage and those we are grieving the loss of a loved one. Compassion and organization are key. You will lead your team to ensure the beauty of the cemetery is representative of the respect due to our Veterans and their dependents. You will touch so many lives in so many ways. We want a leader who can make this all happen. Apply today and let's talk.

Annual Salary: $63,708.43

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Responsible for determining eligibility for interment
• Coordinate interment schedules with funeral homes, representatives of the deceased, military funeral honors program, and military casualty assistance officers
• Oversee of cemetery budget including planning, executing and projecting expenses and equipment and personal services
• Development and implementation of facility and equipment maintenance programs
• Establishment and enforcement of comprehensive safety program
• Establish short and long-range planning goals for the operation of the cemetery
• Maintain database tracking records of interment related activities
• Lead, plan, and participate in various types of outreach activities to enhance awareness of the cemetery program
• Attend regional and national cemetery related conferences and training classes
• Oversee the supervision, recruitment, retention, performance management, discipline, clinical instruction, and feedback to the nursing staff.
• Evaluate appearance of cemetery grounds and facilities to ensure consistent compliance with established National Cemetery Administration Operational Standards and Measures
• Supervise interment services and assist funeral directors and family members as needed
• Counsel Veterans and family members on benefits of the Cemetery program and assist with pre-certification process
• Refer Veterans and family members to appropriate sources for information about potential state and federal benefits

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must demonstrate the following which may be obtained through six or more years of semi - skilled work experience in construction, skilled trades, grounds maintenance or closely related field or through completion of a bachelor’s degree and two or more years of work experience or some combination thereof:

AND

Must possess a current Missouri State Class E driver license.

AND

Possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in the State of Missouri or the ability to obtain a CDL within the first 12 months of employment may be required depending on equipment requirements.

(Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.)

BENEFITS

• 3 weeks paid vacation; 3 weeks paid sick leave; 13 paid holidays
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and free life insurance
• Retirement
• Up to $75/month match on savings plan
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

If you have questions about the position, please contact Becky Buechter at becky.buechter@mvc.dps.mo.gov .

At the Missouri Veterans Commission, we value diversity because we believe in the power of our differences. MVC strives for an inclusive work environment where equal and equitable opportunities exist for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, uniformed service member, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law .

Salary:

$63,708.48 per Year