Support Staff - Cemeteries Development Crew (TEMP)

**Department: Cemeteries Development Crew** **Status: Non \- Exempt, Full Time TEMP** **POSITION SUMMARY** Provides information and assistance to cemetery patrons regarding cemetery property, policies and practices; works with parish priests and mortuary officials; performs clerical work. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** Because all Archdiocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work. * Assists Manager on correspondence regarding complaints from patrons, suppliers and other companies. * May assist Manager with answering mail regarding locations, genealogy and business matters. * Assists patrons with questions and concerns or refers to Manager for resolution. * Tracks inventory of office supplies and orders supplies as needed with the approval of the Manager. * Completes forms for dis\-interments and re\-interments. * Completes affidavit of heirs and/or release of interest forms as needed. * Prepares in\-house and FCP Certificate of Ownership and forwards to patrons. * Processes and verifies daily burial and memorial permits. * Prepares daily pending interment list and board. * Maintains grave, crypt, and niche count for monthly and yearly inventory. * Obtains burial permits from the Health Department. * Performs varied and general clerical work including typing, filing and answering telephones. * Types interments and grave index cards. * Supports in the FSP/FCP area with processing of contracts. * May be required to interpret and/or translate for families in Spanish, as needed. * May assume the responsibilities of the Accounting Assistant, as needed. * May assume duties from the FSP Counselor when they are not available to assist families and mortuaries. * Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **Education and Experience** Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically: * Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community. * High School Diploma or equivalent. Coursework in bookkeeping, basic clerical skills and experience with public relations or customer service. * Two years of office related experience including bookkeeping responsibilities. * Bilingual skills in English/Spanish. * Valid California Driver's License. **Knowledge and Abilities** *Knowledge of:* * Modern office methods and procedures. * Record\-keeping techniques. * Computer operation and standard office equipment. *Ability to:* * Relate to patrons and families with empathy and compassion. * Perform basic math computations effectively and accurately. * Communicate effectively in written and oral form. * Master cemetery policies and procedures. **Physical and Environmental Requirements** * Position involves sitting, standing and/or walking. Position requires ability to frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to move objects and occasionally exert up to 20 pounds. * Filing and retrieving documents from 4\-drawers\-cabinets 5 feet high. Must reach above shoulder for 2 drawers or crouch to reach lower drawers. * Sustain frequent movement of fingers, wrists, hands, and arms. Compensation: $19\.14\-$22\.52