Job Description

Description

Are you an administrative professional with the desire to work hands-on outdoors? The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs has a unique opportunity to join the Alliance Veterans\' Cemetery team and serve Veterans\' and their families in an impactful way.

Location: 2610 Country Road 57 Alliance, NE 69301

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

Examples of Work

This position will share duties involving both administrative work as well as caretaking of the grounds and operations.

The primary responsibilities on the grounds include, operating a lawnmower and general foliage upkeep, assisting with interment services, and winter weather preparation and clearing.

The time spent on clerical work and grounds work will vary from day to day and week to week depending on the schedule and needs of the facility.

Qualifications / Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:
Coursework/training or experience related to research, presentation, or publication in an area related to the programs or functions of the employing agency; business administration; accounting; customer service; and/ or technical support work, including use of computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and database management.

OTHER: Perform outside manual labor tasks as needed. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: the program-administrative policies and guidelines of the employing agency; administrative and office processes and procedures and associated computer applications such as word processing, file management, record keeping, and database management; customer service processes and principles; specialized processes and terminology associated with assigned work. Groundskeeping and horticultural practices; safe use of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides.

Skill in: active listening; asking questions; understanding instructions; using word processing; managing time, schedules, and priorities; monitoring and assessing program performance; applying critical thinking techniques.

Ability to understand & follow instructions; formulate and recommend alternative courses of action; communicate and exchange information and ideas with others; interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations; track and monitor information; retrieve information from a variety of sources; coordinate resources and people; maintain confidential records.

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