Cemetery Supervisor

City of Rocky Mount•Nc, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supervises the operations and maintenance of the City cemetery. The work consists of varied administrative and supervisory duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to supervise the operations and maintenance of City cemeteries. Success in this position results in well-maintained and efficiently operated cemeteries.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Knowledge of cemetery policies and procedures.
Knowledge of City budgetary policies.
Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures.
Skill in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local policies, codes, and laws.
Skill in the supervision of personnel.
Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
Skill in evaluating and establishing written policies and procedures.
Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Schedules funerals and coordinates the opening and closing of graves.
Trains and supervises personnel to ensure adherence to established procedures, including proper documentation, proper placement of graves, and maintenance of grave sites before and after burials.
Schedules and supervises the disinterment of burials.
Collects revenues and supervises the revenue transactions of others; provides for the safe handling of funds until deposit; maintains accurate record system.
Implements seasonal maintenance plan for cemetery grounds and equipment.
Trains, assigns, directs, schedules, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
Supervises contractors in the preparation of gravesites according to City specifications.
Issues monument permits and ensures the proper installation of monuments and markers; documents violations and explains steps necessary for corrections.
Prepares correspondence to both internal and external customers; creates brochures for printing and distribution to funeral homes, monument companies, and the general public; creates new forms as needed.
Responds to customer complaints and questions.
Revises cemetery maps to ensure accuracy and completeness; performs field evaluations.
Prepares daily and bi-weekly schedules; monitors employee leave requests.
Prepares and administers division budget.
Performs other related duties as assigned.