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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Gardener Supervisor

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$41.25/hr - $48.02/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Gardener Supervisor for the Office of NPS Liaison to the White House, in the President's Park Division. The incumbent will oversee gardening and ground maintenance activities, supervise employees, and manage special events setup.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Direct a crew of non supervisory gardening and ground maintenance employees with primary concern for the best method for production of annual plants, potted plants, and turf

Supervise employees engaged in pruning and trimming trees and shrubs to obtain the shape, size, and growth characteristics desired. Apply standard fertilizing procedures to sterilize soil, increase or decrease and/or adjust the pH factor in line with plants requirements. Check work in progress to make sure work assignments and instructions are carried out

Supervise pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide application within the park

Plan the distribution of work to subordinates and balances the work load and determine manpower, equipment and materials needed to complete work. Enter and track data by using the Parks FMSS system, or similar maintenance management system

Set up temporary infrastructure to support special events and law enforcement partner needs on park land

Maintain records on all work performed and is responsible for time and attendance reports, leave records and equipment sheets. Counsel and evaluate employees for performance ratings

Qualification

Pesticide Applicator LicenseIPM CoordinationSupervisory SkillsMaterialsUse of Measuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse ToolsInterpret Instructions

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record

You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you

You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority

This position is designated as emergency personnel

Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain certification through the NPS National Chainsaw Safety Program in order to operate a chainsaw in the performance of duties

Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain clearance through the NPS respiratory program in order to wear a respirator in the performance of duties

Incumbent will be required to wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for the job, equipment, and working conditions

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: 1. Ability To Lead Or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) 2. Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic 3. Knowledge of Materials 4. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 5. Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) 6. Use of Measuring Instruments

In addition to the above qualifications, applicants must possess, or be able to possess within 6 months of employment, a Pesticide Applicator License/Certification