Administrative Technician III - Rolling Oaks Memorial Center



Administrative Technician III - Rolling Oaks Memorial Center

Salary

$40,040.00 Annually

Location

Coppell, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Department

CEMETERY

Opening Date

08/02/2019

Closing Date

8/16/2019 5:00 PM Central

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The Opportunity

The Administrative Technician III in Park Operations is responsible for performing a variety of administrative, secretarial and maintenance of Rolling Oaks Memorial Center.  Provide support to the Cemetery Manager and Assistant Cemetery Manager.  The Administrative Technician III interacts frequently with members of the public, vendors, other City employees and other governmental agencies.  Regular attendance is an essential job function and will include some evenings and weekends as well as on-call every other weekend.

Eligibility

  • Performs administrative, clerical, budget preparations, telephone coverage, typing, cash handling, record-keeping tasks essential to the operation of the department.
  • Performs and/or assists with projects such as document proofreading, formatting, copying, and assembly.
  • Monitors, orders, and maintains routine supplies and equipment for the department, process purchase orders and accounts payable.
  • Collects and deposits funds and performs basic financial accounting and reporting utilizing the HMIS software program.
  • Deals professionally with customers to enhance their positive experience at the cemetery.
  • Take payments and process refunds for registration and rentals.
  • Monitor and update information available on the cemetery web page.
  • Coordinate the preparation of reports and budget for the department as required.
  • Perform special assignments, research, or other related duties and tasks as requested, required, or instructed.
  • Assists residents with the selection of graves, niches, and services.
  • Marking of graves and memorials when the Cemetery and Assistant Cemetery Manager is not available.

This is Coppell

Technical Competencies
 
Knowledge and ability to correctly apply professional/specialized expertise; skillfully manage information; properly use tools, equipment and technology; effectively allocate resources; proactively identify and resolve issues; consistently make sound decisions; correctly execute policy processes and procedures; strictly adhere to/enforce safety polices; consistently produce quality results; proactively plan and organize; consistently provide exceptional customer service.
 
Human Competencies
 
Motivation of Self & Others:  We demonstrate a department desire to serve the Public and the Organization through our commitment, passion, initiative and drive.
Leadership of Self:  We motivate, inspire and influence ourselves to strive towards excellence by being positive, accountable, a team player and influential in goal achievement.
Service –Oriented:   We behave in a friendly and professional manner centering on a desire to address the needs of internal and external customers while respecting their rights and dignity by being people-oriented, helpful, understanding and compassionate.
Trustworthy:  We earn the confidence of others by demonstrating both the character and the competence to fulfill our obligations with both integrity and honesty along with ethical, credible behavior.
Relational:  We establish trust, cooperation, mutual respect and support with an objective to improve relationships by valuing diversity and being diplomatic/tactful, cooperative, empathetic, broadminded, flexible, respectful and compassionate/caring.
Communication:  We exchange information and ideas in a manner which results in mutually supported decisions for the greater good by sharing thoughts & feelings, and through assertiveness, empathic listening, conflict resolution and deliberating/debating.
Emotional Maturity:  We demonstrate the ability to manage and monitor our emotions and to assess the emotional state of others by understanding stress management, balance and consistency.
Development of Self:  We are committed to improving our knowledge, skills, personal qualifications and performance through self-development.
 
Conceptual Competencies
 
Organizational Awareness:  We are aware of the Organization's structure and culture for how we do business by understanding departmental impact on organization, interdepartmental relations and organizational culture
Global Awareness:  We stay informed of issues and trends that may impact the Organization by understanding media/public relations.
Community Awareness:  We have a sense of the community's culture and its impact on service delivery by understanding purpose of service, citizen/stakeholder expectations and branding.
Innovation:  We successfully implement ideas that improve and/or add value to service delivery through creative thinking, continuous improvement and by being quality minded and a change agent.
Critical Thinking:  We actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach a sound answer or conclusion by understanding issue/problem identification, analysis, consequences, and by balancing decision factors.
Visioning:  We understand the future direction of the Organization and understand the efforts and processes needed to achieve it by following the mission/values
Skills/Abilities

Experience
 
The Administrative Technician III must have a high school diploma or equivalent educational background, with 1 – 3 years of administrative experience and training in the operation of word processing, spreadsheet software and data entry. Administrative Technician III needs one (1) year of customer service and/or sales experience. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in cemetery, funeral and/or death-care related work is strongly preferred. Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver's License and have a good driving record. Desirable qualifications include a current Notary Public commission, documented bonding, cash handling experience and bilingualism.
 
Knowledge
 
The Administrative Technician III should be thoroughly familiar with and have an excellent working knowledge of modern office procedures and office equipment. This employee must have the knowledge of marketing and sales strategies and working knowledge of cemetery operations, administration, and maintenance.  This employee must have a working knowledge of the departmental operation, related terminology, and specific departmental policy and regulatory procedures is essential knowledge required to effectively perform duties and tasks. Finally one must have the knowledge of contract administration for their negotiations.

Working Environment
 
The Administrative Technician III performs the vast majority of essential job functions in an indoor/outdoor setting, with sometimes extreme weather conditions and noise being a factor. Many work duties require frequent interaction with others in person, by phone or through documents.

Physical Requirements
 
In order to successfully perform the daily tasks of this position, the employee needs to be able to:  lift and carry various objects and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds for a distance up to 10 feet; exert a pull/push force up to 40 pounds; and employ various static and dynamic postures such as standing, walking, forward and overhead reaching, handling (gripping & grasping), fingering, turning, talking, hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, peripheral and color vision, sitting, squatting, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, balancing, climbing ladder/stairs, and bending.

Reporting Relationship
 
The Administrative Technician III performs essential job functions under the general supervision of the Cemetery Manager and Assistant Cemetery Manager.

In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.

 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY FULL-TIME

The City of Coppell is self-funded and pays employee coverage for medical, dental (HMO plan), life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.  The employee pays dependent coverage for medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance.  Coverage is effective the first of the month concurrent with or following date of hire.

Medical Insurance

We offer a PPO United Healthcare Options network HRA annual rollover plan.  For this plan year, the HRA funded by the City is $500 reimbursement for in-network deductibles and 20% co-insurance only.  The fiscal year individual/family in-network deductible is $2,500/$5,000 with 80% coverage after deductible.  Office co-pays are $40 for PCP/$50 for specialist.  Basic outpatient lab work by Lab Corp is covered 100% up to $1,000. Our plan summary and premium rate sheet is on our website.

Dental Insurance

Our dental insurance is through Guardian and offers the HMO and PPO plan.  Both plans include two cleanings each year per person.  The HMO out of pocket is based on set fees with no deductible or maximum. The PPO plan has 80% basic coverage and 50% major coverage after a $50/$150 individual/family deductible.  Orthodontia is also available on both plans for adults and children.

Prescription Benefit

Our prescription benefit is through Kroger Pharmacy Plan.  There is a $50 brand plan year deductible. Then following applies:

                        30 day supply               90 day supply (mail order or retail)

                        Tier 1  - $5                     Tier 1 (generic)              -  $10
                        Tier 2 - $40                    Tier 2 (name brand)        -  $80
                        Tier 3 - $70                    Tier 3 (non formulary)     -  $140
                        Specialty Drug - $300

Vision

Our vision plan is with Superior Vision with $10 exam/$25 eyewear in-network co-pays. Annual exams and most lenses are paid in full after co-pays. Frames are paid once each 12 months up to $125 retail value.  Contact lenses are paid once each 12 months up to $150. The premium rates are on our website.

Life Insurance

The City of Coppell pays 2 times your annual salary to your beneficiary up to a maximum of $400,000.  Those employees age 65 and over will receive a reduced benefit.  Additional voluntary individual and dependent life insurance is available through Mutual of Omaha.

AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)

The City of Coppell pays 2 times your annual salary to your beneficiary up to a maximum of $400,000 in addition to your life insurance.  Those employees age 65 and over will receive a reduced benefit.  Additional voluntary individual and dependent AD&D insurance are available through Mutual of Omaha.

Short-term Disability

The city pays for short-term disability.  Coverage begins on the 15th day of absence due to your own covered injury or illness. Earnings are 60% of weekly income up to $2,300 maximum per week.

Long-term Disability

Long-term Disability is equivalent to 60% of your monthly salary up to $10,000 after 90 days of qualifying disability.

TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System)

TMRS is your retirement program.  Employees contribute 7% of gross earnings each paycheck.  The City's match is 2 to 1 upon retirement.  TMRS members are vested with 5 years of service.  Employees are eligible to retire with 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service.

Holidays

The City of Coppell has 10 ½ paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2 ½ days), Christmas (2 days) and one personal day.

Vacation

Vacation leave accrues at the end of the first full pay period and may not be used until successful completion of the initial probationary period.  During the 1st year of employment, 10 days of vacation are accrued (5 days for 24 hour shift).  After the 1st year, the accrual is earned at the rate of 15 days per year (7.5 days for 24 hour shift). The accrual rate increases with years of service up to 24 days annually (12 days for 24 hour shift).

Sick Leave

Sick leave begins accruing during the first full pay period of employment at the rate of 12 days annually (6 days for 24 hour shift). The maximum cumulative accrual is 1040 hours (1560 hours for 24 hour shift).

Longevity

The City of Coppell pays $6 per month for accumulated months of service in a lump sum annually in November.

Compensation Incentive

The City of Coppell gives employees $150 per month to apply first towards their dependent medical premium if applicable, or invest in our ICMA 457 plan.

Deferred Compensation Plan

ICMA provides tax-deferred supplemental 457 retirement plans

Flex Spending Section 125

Employees may participate in the Flexible Benefit Plan, which corresponds to Section 125 of the IRS Code. The plan allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket medical, dental, vision and related health care expenses. Employees may also elect to contribute to a dependent care reimbursement account through voluntary pre-tax payroll deductions.

100% Direct Deposit

It takes two pay periods for complete processing.

Wellness Health Center

Free to City of Coppell employees and dependents on our medical plan for health coaching and acute care.

The CORE

Free individual and family membership for employees.

Coppell Library

All employees and their families have free access to our Library.

Employee Assistance Program

The City of Coppell pays for confidential counseling on life and family issues.

Cariloop

Online healthcare coaches to guide through challenges as a caregiver.

Bereavement Leave

The City of Coppell provides up to 24 hours (36 hours for 24 hour shift) paid leave in the event of a death(s) for current spouse, child, parent, brother, sister, stepparent, stepchild, grandparent or grandchild of an employee or employee's current spouse.

Civil Leave

Employees receive paid leave for jury duty and other approved civil leave.

Military Leave

Full pay for up to 15 work days per fiscal year and one time partial pay for up to 180 days if eligible.

Workers' Compensation

Anytime an employee is injured on the job during the scope of City business, the employee is covered by workers' compensation insurance.

Tuition Reimbursement

Once initial probationary period is complete, the City provides proportional tuition only reimbursement from an approved college for job related courses within a degree plan with requirements.

Other Optional Benefits:

AFLAC
Legal Shield
InfoArmor
Long-Term Care

01
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have hands on working experience with HMIS (Hanlon Management Information System) software?
  • Yes
  • No
03
How many years of experience do you have in cemetery property and cemetery product sales?
  • None
  • Less than two years
  • Two or more years
04
How many years of experience do you have in working with pre-need and at need families in a funeral home/cemetery setting?
  • None
  • Less than two years
  • Two or more years
05
How many years of administrative work experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to two years
  • Two to three years
  • Three or more years
06
How many years of customer service and sales experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to two years
  • Two to three years
  • Three or more years
07
Regular attendance is an essential job function of the Administrative Technician III; will you be available to work some evenings and weekends as needed and be available to be on-call every other weekend?
  • Yes
  • No
08
How many years of experience do you have working with Laserfiche?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to two years
  • Two to three years
  • Three or more years
09
How many years of experience do you have working with New World Logos?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to two years
  • Two to three years
  • Three or more years

Required Question

Agency
Coppell, City of (TX)
Address
255 Parkway Blvd

Coppell, Texas, 75019
Phone
972-304-3699