This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/745345900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in Gateway Arch National Park. First appointment to the Federal Civil Service is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected; display of a salary range does not grant entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Open to the first 50 applicants or until 09/29/2023. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
This position is concurrently open Government-Wide under Announcement Number MW-1544-JEFF-23-12101874-ST.
08/28/2023 to 09/29/2023
$24.63 - $28.74 per hour
WG 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
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MW-1544-JEFF-23-12102092-DE
745345900
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
US Citizens & ICTAP/CTAP eligibles.
Assists coworkers/Gardener Supervisor with the preparation and implementation of maintenance schedules for all shrubs, perennial plants, annual flowers and turf. Utilizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for monitoring and initiation of control for pest and diseases in the landscape. Works with NPS gardeners, laborers, individual volunteers and volunteer groups to complete maintenance and gardening tasks within cultural landscapes and gardens in the park. Performs a wide variety of landscape maintenance duties including plant installation, preparation of landscape and IPM reports, watering, trash removal, pruning, preparation of planting beds, cultivation of ornamental plants and performing weed control. Safely operates and maintains power equipment such as pick-up trucks, mowers and hand tools. Performs snow removal using tools such as shovels, push blowers and Gator with snow blade. Interacts with the visiting public to answer questions about the park, gardens, and respond to basic visitor needs. Must be forward thinking and safety minded.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Physical Demands: The work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts and wheelbarrows, bending, and stooping. The incumbent occasionally climbs ladders to prune or trim vegetation and lifts heavy objects such as bags of fertilizer, grass seed, etc. Work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing of carts and wheelbarrows, bending, and stooping. The gardener occasionally climbs ladders to prune or trim vegetation and frequently lifts heavy objects such as bags of fertilizer, grass seed, etc.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/29/2023:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/29/2023. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/745345900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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