Title: Cemetery Representative

State Role Title: 

Hiring Range: $48,000 - $53,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Southwest Va Veterans Cemetery

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Serve Virginia’s veterans and their family members by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care and recognition they have earned through service and sacrifice. Directly responsible to the Cemeteries Superintendent and will assist the Office Administration Supervisor in the operation and overall daily functions of the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Works directly with funeral directors and family members, securing and supporting documentation for verification of eligibility using all appropriate channels, data entry and scheduling/attending cemetery services for the deceased. Performs additional duties assigned by the Cemetery Superintendent and the Administration Supervisor in all matters concerning the veteran's cemetery.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of office procedures that include telephone services, gravesite locator, filing, BOSS data entry, mail distribution, responding to routine inquires and familiar with cemetery grounds equipment/procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with the general public both orally and in writing. Ability to make sound decisions in the absence of the Cemeteries Director and Cemetery Superintendent. Must be detailed and multitask orientated.

As needed, must be able to work outside coordinating funeral services in all weather conditions. Funeral services take place during rain, snow, ice, extreme heat and cold.

Additional Considerations

Any combination of education and job experience that leads to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above. Knowledge of cemetery grounds equipment and procedures preferred. Knowledge of NCA (National Cemetery Association) rules and regulations regarding eligibility of veterans and dependents preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email: recruitment@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.