Office Associate, Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Limited Term Employment - State of Wisconsin : Job Details

Introduction Deadline: All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on December 1, 2024. Contact: Evan Holzhueter, Human Resources Assistant - Advanced, [email protected] . Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) currently has a Limited Term Employment (LTE) opportunity for a Office Associate position at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SWVMC). The SWVMC is situated on state-owned farmland at the Southern Wisconsin Center, located near Union Grove, WI and provides a final resting place for eligible veterans, spouses, and dependents. Conveniently located just west of Racine, minutes from Interstate 94, the 105-acre cemetery encompasses gently rolling hills with serene, natural beauty. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a talented and diverse workforce . Position Summary Under general supervision of the Cemetery Director, this position performs a variety of administrative duties in support of cemetery operations. Areas of responsibility include coordination of committal, interment, and pre-registration programs in accordance with prescribed operating/regulatory requirements; organization of record keeping, correspondence and filing. The position assists with coordinating funeral service activities with funeral homes, family members, and cemetery personnel. To view a copy of the full job description, click here . Salary Information The pay for this position is $18.54 per hour. This job does not offer employee benefits. This position is in pay schedule and range 02-09. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit Job Details This position may work up to 40 hours a week, based on the needs of the Cemetery. The duties of this position require working outdoors in support of funeral services as necessary. This position may also support the grounds staff with the loading and unloading of the casket or cremated remains for transportation to the grave site. The incumbent must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid Wisconsin driver's license prior to appointment and be able to meet and maintain the standards for driving a state vehicle according to fleet management policies. LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits. Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship) at the time of application. The WDVA does not sponsor work or student visas, either at time of hire or at any later time. Qualifications Minimally qualified applicants will have training and/or experience with:

• Office administration (e.g., record keeping, form completion, scanning/printing, etc.); AND
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. The definition of Wisconsin residency for LTE employment can be found here . How To Apply To be eligible for consideration for a position, complete the online application process. For instructions, refer to the following link: Applying to State Service . You will be required to attach a resume or complete a work history. You do not need to do both. To ease the application process, upload your resume to WiscJobs prior to attaching it. Ensure your documents are in a Word or PDF compatible format. Periodically, applicant materials will be reviewed, and qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the next step of the hiring process. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly. Veterans are encouraged to apply. For information on veterans' hiring programs that may benefit you, go to the Employment Assistance page on WDVA's website. If you have questions regarding an accommodation for the application process, contact Evan Holzhueter, Human Resources Assistant - Advanced, [email protected] . Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance. Deadline to Apply All application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on December 1, 2024.