Horticultural Attendant Superintendent

Posting number: DVA224178-HORTI-07302026

Department: DVA-Department of Veterans' Affairs

Job classification: HORTICULTURAL ATTENDANT--SUPERINTENDENT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Horticulture

Summary

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 Cemetery

AN 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 duties

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job 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. 

Position-Specific Details:
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 jo