We are pleased to announce employment opportunities in the following area: Cemetery Caretaker - WG- 4754-051 Vacancy - in Schuylerville, NY. This vacancy is open to Career Transition, (CTAP,ICTAP,RLP), Veterans, and all US Citizens. This is NOT a virtual position. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. The recruitment period for this position is: 08/19/2024 through 08/30/2024. Please refer to the following link for additional information about this job opportunity: The link for this job announcement is: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/805048800
OUR COMMMUNITY: Discover, Historic Schuylerville, NY, and the Battle of Saratoga. The Battles of Saratoga marked the climax of the Saratoga campaign, giving a decisive victory to the Americans over the British in the American Revolutionary War. Saratoga County is situated in the eastern portion of New York State, north of the state capital city of Albany, northwest of Troy, and east of Utica. We have everything from Thoroughbred horse racing at the Saratoga Racecourse, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, to the 5,000 square mile park known as the Adirondack Mountains. Saratoga County lies at the heart of eastern New York State's recognized Tech Valley, a growing center for the computer hardware side of the industry with great strides in the nanotechnology sector, digital electronics design, and water- and electricity-dependent integrated microchip circuit manufacturing. In April 2021, GlobalFoundries, a company specializing in the semiconductor industry, moved its headquarters from Silicon Valley, California to its most advanced semiconductor-chip manufacturing facility in Saratoga County near a section of the Adirondack Northway, in Malta, New York. Saratoga County is also frequently recognized for its high standard of living and quality of life.
OUR TEAM. NCA, The Gerald B. H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery consist of 19 employees. Cemetery Caretakers are key to serving our Veterans by providing the perpetual care needed to maintain the 90-acre property and the hallowed grounds in which our Veterans call their final resting place. NCA HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE offers a full range of human resources support for every aspect of an employee’s work lifecycle, ranging from recruitment to retirement. Our focus and goal are to deliver dignified, respectful, and responsive services, viewing every interaction through the eyes of our Veterans.By combining talent, strong values, and determination, we strive to create and enhance programs that attract and retain the best-qualified employees for the VA. We offer a challenging and rewarding culture that fosters growth and professional development. By joining our team, you will gain the opportunity to achieve work-life balance while making a difference to our Veterans and our nation. Apply now to be part of our winning team!OUR MISSION: The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), honors Veterans and their eligible family members with final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our nation. OUR VISION: As the model of excellence for burial and memorials for our Nation's Veterans and their families, NCA ensures that No Veteran Ever Dies.The National Cemetery Administration Facts About the National Cemetery Administration
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.53 - $25.11 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Schuylerville, NY 12871: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person