Assistant Executive/Executive (Exhumation and Cremation Management Section)

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A role in the National Environment Agency involves providing vital after-death care services at the government cemetery and crematorium office. The successful candidate will handle exhumation processes, conduct site inspections, and engage with the public while ensuring operational readiness during significant cultural events. Candidates must be mature, independent, and willing to work in diverse environments, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, mature and responsible.
• Physical stamina for field work in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to work after hours and in challenging environments.
• Possession of a Class 3 driving license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process applications for exhumation permits and governmental claims.
• Conduct site inspections at cemetery and columbarium grounds.
• Participate in operational activities related to festivals.
• Attend to public feedback and handle difficult situations.

Skills

Communication

Resourcefulness

Independence

Responsibility

Job description

What the role is:

You will be working in the Memorial Facilities and Planning Division within the Public Health Services and Capabilities Group and assist the section to provide after-death care services at the government cemetery and crematorium office.

What you will be working on:

Your job responsibilities include:

• Process applications for exhumation permits and government claims related to exhumation.
• Carry out preparatory works, such as ground surveys, document verification, plotting layout plans, and updating burial records of affected graves prior to physical exhumation.
• Conduct site inspections at cemetery and columbarium grounds.
• Participate in operational activities like Qing Ming operations, 7th month, and other festival-related activities at the CCK Cemetery complex.
• Attend to public feedback and enquiries, including handling difficult customers and making recommendations for challenging cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What we are looking for:

Job Requirements:

• Good communication skills, and be mature, independent, responsible, and resourceful.
• Have physical stamina to carry out field work daily and withstand weather conditions.
• Able and willing to work after office hours, on weekends, and public holidays, and in after-death environments.
• Independent, self-driven, and always striving for improvement.
• Possession of a Class 3 driving license is an advantage.

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About the National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is Singapore's leading public organization responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment. Its key roles include improving and maintaining environmental cleanliness, promoting sustainability and resource efficiency, upholding high public health standards, providing reliable meteorological information, and fostering a vibrant hawker culture. NEA collaborates with partners and the community to develop environmental and public health initiatives. It is committed to inspiring individuals to care for the environment, building a liveable and sustainable Singapore for current and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg.