SECTION VII: JOB DESCRIPTIONS
DISTRICT MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
THIS IS AN EXEMPT, FULL-TIME, AT WILL POSITION
SALARY RANGE: $53,000 - $63,000
A. DEFINITION
The District Manager (also known as General Manager) of the Murrieta Valley Cemetery District is directly responsible to the Board of Trustees for implementation and adherence to Board Policy, Rules and Regulations. This is a working manager position.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversees the overall program of maintenance, construction, burial, and beautification of the District’s grounds and facilities.
2. Oversees all activities involved in sales and services, including financial and clerical procedures.
3. Verifies accuracy of plot/niche locations before grounds crew prepares a plot/niche for interment.
4. Supervises District personnel, including training, evaluating and the administering of annual personnel evaluations.
5. Responsible for hiring, evaluating, training, administering disciplinary action and terminations.
6. Reviews and recommends revision of the policy and procedure manual to the Board of Trustees.
7. Analyzes personnel classifications and salaries with recommendations presented to the Board of Trustees for updating annually.
8. Reviews the principles, problems, and methods of administration including organization and fiscal management.
9. Manages personnel issues and reports them to the Board of Trustees.
10. Prepares the annual Budget for Board of Trustee review and approval.
11. Prepares and submits to the County of Riverside the annual Budget package.
12. Interprets fiscal and accounting records and data and implements the Budget.
13. Verifies and approves bank deposits.
14. Ensures the annual Statement of Financial Activities is prepared and a copy sent to the County Auditor/Controllers’ Office no less than 90 days after the closing of the fiscal year.
15. Ensures the annual Audit is prepared and a copy sent to the State Auditor/Controllers’ Office no later than 12 months after the closing of the fiscal year.
16. Serves as a liaison between the Board, staff, and the public.
17. Prepares management reports to the Board of Trustees for review.
18. Administers District Policies and makes recommendations for changes to the Board of Trustees.
19. Administers the District Risk Management Program.
20. Analyzes and solves problems of organization and management.
21. Supervises the work of all District personnel.
22. Develops training and safety programs for all employees.
23. Operates and oversees maintenance of all District equipment.
24. Investigates complaints and inquiries concerning the District.
25. Has a working knowledge of California Law, the California Health and Safety Code and California Government Codes pertaining to operations of a Public Cemetery District.
26. Oversees the implementation of the Disposition Permit requirements.
27. Ensures the District is in compliance with OSHA.
28. Oversees and participates in the design and preparation of specifications for construction within Cemetery property with Board approval.
29. Oversees maintenance of accurate records and the District plot map.
30. Oversees preparation for Memorial Day Services.
31. Prepares the grounds for the observance of Veteran’s Day.
32. All other work related duties as may be assigned by the Board of Trustees.
C. ABILITY TO:
1. Plan, layout, coordinate and control, through subordinates, the maintenance and operations of a Cemetery District.
2. Supervise the work of all District personnel.
3. Establish and maintain training programs.
4. Ability to do office management, principles, methods, and procedures.
5. Deal effectively with a wide variety of situations and personalities requiring diplomacy, friendliness, poise, and firmness.
6. Investigate and resolve complaints, including personnel issues.
7. Speak and write effectively and communicate well with the general public and the Board of Trustees.
8. Operate, maintain and repair a variety of equipment.
9. Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
D. REQUIREMENTS
All employees are expected to foster civility among their coworkers and the public and refrain from any conduct that violates this policy.
1. Must be bondable, pass a drug test and possess a valid California Driver’s License.
2. Must have a strong working knowledge of current burial policy and procedures, permits and all phases/types of burials.
3. Must have a strong working knowledge of the California Health and Safety Codes and the Ralph M. Brown Act pertaining to Public Cemetery District operations as the same now exists or may be hereafter amended.
4. Must be experienced in operating backhoes, tractors, mowers, weed eaters, lowering devices and other equipment used in managing a cemetery.
5. Must be able to attend all Board of Trustee meetings unless otherwise excused.
6. Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or have a minimum five (5) years equivalent experience.
7. Possess, or obtain within 2 years, certification in Turf Management.