About the Department

JOB SUMMARY 

This position is responsible for performing general clerical and administrative duties of moderate difficulty and complexity in support of the City’s Cemetery Services and Grounds Maintenance Departments. This position is responsible for performing clerical duties, serving as departmental administrative assistant, researching cemetery records, and assisting cemetery patrons in locating and selecting burial plots in the cemetery. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

• Compose routine correspondence such as letters and memorandums for supervisor review and signature.
• Act as a receptionist, screen calls and visitors.
• Receive and process burial information for funeral services and ensure that all requested services are provided and completed prior to funeral service.
• Assists cemetery visitors with locating burial plots.
• Compile data necessary to maintain and produce departmental activity reports.
• Maintain monthly cemetery financial transaction report.
• Assist with the marketing and selling of burial plots; prepare and record deeds and process transfer transactions for individuals wishing to sell burial plots.
• Order and receive general office supplies and track departmental expenditures.
• Assists department supervisors with the preparation and presentation of annual budget material.
• Process purchasing invoices to finance. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: 

• Modern office practices, procedures and related equipment commonly used in an office environment.
• Working knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to create and maintain various filing and record keeping systems.
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) 

Ability to: 

• Understand, follow and carryout complex oral and written instructions.
• Effectively communicate in a courteous and compassionate manner with emotionally distraught people.
• Develop, maintain and produce various departmental reports. 
• Work cooperatively with other departments and outside agencies.
• Interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.
• Lift and carry a minimum of 50lbs without assistance.

Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to the level of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will qualify. 

Experience:  

Education: 

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS 

The essential duties of this position are typically performed in a normal office setting. However, incumbents assigned to this position will be required to frequently conduct fieldwork, exposing the incumbent to the commonly associated hazards of most general public recreation areas. Incumbents in this position may be required to work evenings and weekends as required. The duties of this position may require that the incumbent remain sitting for extended periods of time. Additionally, Incumbents assigned to this position must be physically able to lift and carry a minimum of 50lbs without assistance in the performance of their daily duties.

Benefits

Becoming a regular, full-time employee with the City of Sherman provides you a multitude of benefits, including:

• Medical (including Telehealth), Dental and Vision
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick leave
• Workers Compensation
• AFLAC (Voluntary)
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
• Employee and dependent Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA / HSA options
• Long-term and Short-term Disability (Voluntary)
• Longevity Pay
• Employee Wellness Program

Agency Information

Employer

City of Sherman (TX)

Address

220 West Mulberry Street








Sherman, Texas, 75090