Lead Cemetery Administration Specialist
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Job Summary
This position is located at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon California.
The incumbent as a Lead Cemetery Administration Specialist and represents the Cemetery Administrator (Director) in public relations by assisting in maintaining positive rapport with employees and the public in general to represent the best interest of the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery and the National Cemetery Administration (NCA). Incumbent represents the Cemetery Administrator (Director) at committal services at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery and at outreach events providing information at information booths and veterans gathering regarding burials benefits to veterans and their spouses in support of the Minority Veterans Program (MVPC). Incumbent will monitor committal services for compliance with the National Cemetery Administration standards pertaining to the mission to honor Veterans and their families with final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our Nation. Represents the cemetery in making committal arrangements; receiving data concerning arrangements in various forms including via electronic transfer from National Scheduling Office (NSO) telephone and in person; records pertinent to interment and military data in electronic burial records Burial Operations Support System (BOSS). To qualify for this position applicants must meet all specialized experience and time in grade requirements within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement 09/28/2026.
Performs lead duties for five (5) Cemetery Administration Specialists GS. The incumbent distributes and balances the workload among the employees and is responsible for overseeing the scheduling of over 4200 interments at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. The incumbent also performs a variety of clerical and technical support functions to support the administrative logistical and analytical activities related to the interment of qualified veterans their spouse and dependent children at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. The incumbent also serves as the quality control expert responsible for determining if the application for burial and eligibility is correct prior to scheduling.
The incumbent is responsible for scheduling interments for all casket and cremation burials memorials and In Memory of (IMO) request based on information received from the Department of Defense NCA Scheduling Center funeral directors and/or families of the deceased. The incumbent performs extensive public contact by telephone which requires tact and patience often requiring the ability to deal with the decedents immediate family in times of emotional crisis. The Lead Cemetery Administration Specialist obtains the essential information required and schedules interment services in compliance with local policies and directives. All personal and veteran information must be carefully reviewed prior to establishing eligibility. The incumbent is expected to be knowledgeable of the operational characteristics at the National Cemetery to ensure that interments are scheduled according to the requirements at the cemetery. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the investigation and determination of eligibility for cases established during the normal business week. The incumbent is responsible for providing onthe-job training for other Cemetery Administration Specialists (CAS) and volunteers. Incumbent will ensure CAS employees are fully trained in both BOSS/Admin duties and leading committal services
Performs public outreach as needed.
Salary Ranges
GS-7 $63081- $82007
GS-9 $77161- $100315
Work schedule: Required towork Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day and Veterans Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Telework: Not Available
Remote/Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Cemetery Administration Specialist / PD1591621
The full performance level of this position is GS-07. At the GS-05 level you will perform similar duties but under closer supervision.
Promotion Potential: The selectee maybe promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory qualification and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
Relocation Expenses: Not authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05 grade level. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If your most recent non-award SF-50 has an effective within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one year time-in-grade as required by the this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one year tine-in-grade. Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
You may qualify based on your education and/or experience as described below:
To Qualify for the GS-07 Grade Level
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To Qualify for the GS-09 Grade Level
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You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Physical Requirements: The work is conducted outdoors in all weather conditions to include severe heat and cold. It involves walking standing for long periods and carrying 23-35 pounds. Incumbent will be required to drive a government sedan minivan SUVs and/or pickup and must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license. Approximately one half of the work is performed in an outdoor setting; approximately on half of the work is performed in an office setting.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u) Schedule A Appointment of persons with disabilities i.e. intellectual disabilities severe physical disabilities or psychiatric disabilities and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice your most recent performance rating and your most recent SF-50 noting current position grade level and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about CTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment change to lower grade transfer appointment or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.
For more information on the Who may apply eligibility requirements please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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