Posting number: DVA224178-HORTI-07302026
Department: DVA-Department of Veterans' Affairs
Job classification: HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT--SUPERINTENDENT
Posting type: Open
Categories: Horticulture
Summary“Relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.”At the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA), our mission is to honor and serve Louisiana’s veterans and their families. We do this by connecting them to the benefits they’ve earned, providing dedicated support, and enhancing their quality of life through compassionate service across the state.
We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Horticultural Attendant Superintendent to join our team at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. This cemetery encompasses thirty (30) acres of land with a minimum of 12,122 grave sites, serving deceased veterans and their eligible dependents. This position directly supervises 3 Horticultural Attendants and is responsible for managing the maintenance and burial operations at the Central Louisiana Veterans CemeteryAN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote
understanding and engagement.
Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal
and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
If you take pride in outdoor work, are dependable, and are committed to preserving a serene and respectful environment, this could be the opportunity for you! Examples of dutiesFour years of experience or training in farming, the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs, or groundskeeping; OR
Twenty-four semester hours in a plant science or landscape field of study.
QualificationsThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Supplemental informationJob Duties:
As a Horticultural Attendant - Superintendent, you will be responsible for managing the maintenance and burial operations at the Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery. In this role, you will:
- Supervise and assist yard staff responsible for burials, maintenance, general repairs, and upkeep of the facility.
- Inspect work in progress for compliance with state and federal burial standards.
- Plan, coordinate, supervise, and assist with landscaping for facility grounds, including soil preparation, planting, and pruning trees, bushes, and flower beds.
- Inspect equipment, buildings, and grounds to determine the need for servicing, repairs, and maintenance.
- Assign and evaluate work performance of all subordinates under the Continuous Performance Management (CPM) system.
- Approve and deny leave requests by tracking leave to ensure an adequate workforce.
- Counsel and discipline subordinates as necessary.
Appointment Type: The position will be filled by a probational appointment or promotion of a permanent state employee.
Domicile: Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Jennings, LA (Jefferson Parish)
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Alexis Scott
Human Resources AnalystLouisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.