Veterans Cemetery Director

As the Director of a Missouri Veterans Cemetery you will be responsible for the administration and operation of one of our five Veterans Cemeteries. This position supervises the administrative and maintenance personnel and is frequent contact with individuals and families in various stages of bereavement. As the Director you will be responsible for determining internment eligibility and coordinate interment schedules and oversee the cemetery budget.

Benefits Include:

• 3 weeks paid annual leave/year
• 3 weeks paid sick leave/year
• 13 paid holidays/year
• Retirement Plan
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 6 weeks paid leave for birth or adoption

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Annual Salary : $48,214.32

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of Missouri Veterans Commission mission and vision statements
• Knowledge of Federal and State of Missouri Veterans benefits programs and resources
• Knowledge of Missouri Statutes, Rules, and Regulations governing cemeteries
• Knowledge of Department of Veterans Affairs benefit programs
• Knowledge of turf management programs and resources
• Knowledge of facilities management and equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices
• Knowledge of bereavement process
• Knowledge of funeral and cemetery industry trends
• Possess in-depth knowledge of National Cemetery Administration policies and procedures
• Ability to collect data, create reports, and generate professional correspondence
• Ability to provide oral and written briefings to governmental, professional, civic, and Veterans organizations
• Ability to develop comprehensive cemetery maintenance and operational plans
• Ability to create and maintain a professional and efficient office environment
• Ability to respond tactfully and appropriately to stress related behaviors
• Ability to maintain constructive, cooperative relationships
• Ability to assess adequacy of cemetery services

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 or more years of related experience
• Substitutions may be allowed

Physical Requirements:

• Physical requirements and activities include: balancing, finger dexterity, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, squatting, reaching both outwards and overhead, lifting and moving materials (occasionally in difficult work positions), repetitive motions, frequent washing of hands, and general physical activities requiring a full range of mobility in upper and lower body.

• Must be able to work with some physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise, occasionally in confined spaces, on ladders and rooftops, and in adverse weather conditions

Job Description Summary:

• Responsible for determining eligibility for interment in accordance with Department of Veterans Affairs
• 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
• Ensure compliance with Missouri Veterans Commission policies and federal, state, and local government agencies in matters relating to the Veterans cemetery
• 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
• Assign and supervise daily activities of cemetery 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
• Other duties as assigned

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.