Bureau Manager - Cemeteries

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Parks & Recreations offers a variety of opportunities to keep residents active and engaged. Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks & Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk citizens.The Bureau Manager serves as a part of Parks & Recreation senior management team. This critical position oversees the management, operation, and maintenance of all City cemeteries. This position provides leadership, planning and supervision to ensure efficient cemetery operations, excellent customer service, regulatory compliance, and the preservation of cemetery grounds and records. The Bureau Manager for Cemeteries is responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, personnel management, and coordinating with other City departments, funeral homes and the public.Department Hiring Salary Range: $78,434 - $131,094Essential Functions Include But Are Not Limited ToDirect, plans, and supervise all operational and administrative activities for the Bureau of Cemeteries.Develops and administer bureau policies, procedures, and safety standards in compliance with City, State, and federal regulations.Proficiency in cemetery management and mapping software.Ability to develop and manage budgets, contracts, and capital improvement projects. Provides direct supervision over the assigned Bureau.Develops policies and procedures to ensure the Bureau’s programs reflect the best use of allocated funds.Plans, develops and evaluates program objectives, service levels, revenue generations and resource utilization.Assists with the coordinating work and developing plans and strategies by attending meetings with various personnel, contractors and associations.Directs the preparation and implementation of goals and objectives of the bureau.Performs important and difficult public liaison work in explaining and interpreting bureau programs.Ensure compliance with occupational safety standards and city policies.Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Recreation and Leisure Services, park management, Public Administration or a related field. MPA preferredFour years of increasingly responsible supervisory and administrative experience in park management and maintenance, recreation and human services, public or business administration, professional planning or code enforcement work or a closely related field.Valid driver’s license.Professional certification and licensure preferred.Work Location: Elmwood Cemetery, 238 East Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA 23510Work Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm (including some weekends and holidays)