Gardener

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States US Architect of the Capitol Full time

**Duties**:
Serving as a Gardener, the selectee is responsible for landscaping including the yearly planting of over 10,000 specialty annuals, 2200 pansies, and 6000 exotic tulip bulbs. The selectee participates in designing special exhibits or displays and plants flowerbeds around buildings and interior seasonal displays within the Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and John Adams Library of Congress Buildings and Grounds.

**_ *This position is essential and the incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations.*_**

**Tour of Duty**: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

**MAJOR DUTIES: (**_Duties quoted at the full performance level, WG-09)_**

Performs a full range of moderately difficult gardening tasks, such as planting, transplanting watering, pruning as required for seasonal changes, plus additional responsibilities related to public interaction providing instruction on gardening practices, including information about historical trees and species and indoor and outdoor gardens.
- Designs flowerbeds and interior seasonal displays in and around the Library Buildings and Grounds using a practical knowledge of horticulture and botany in an environment of priceless, national artistic treasures.
- Recognizes unusual plant diseases and applies treatment using proper chemical compounds based on the individual condition of affected plants. Records procedures used and the results achieved
- Repairs damaged plants. Applies insecticides to control insects and other chemical agents to control weeds and plant diseases.
- Determines the quantities of plants, seeds, fertilizer and other materials needed for specific areas.
- Operates power driven mower, roto-tiller and tractor with attachments.
- Operates engineering and snow removal equipment.
- Performs general grounds maintenance duties including cutting grass, raking leaves, snow removal, trash pick-up, etc.

The selectee is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.

“To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:
A citizen of the United States;
A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or

A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.”

**Qualifications**:
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

**You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position**:
**For WG-08**

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision including:

- Propagating, cultivating, and transplanting diverse plants;
- Identifying and managing plant diseases, cold damage, and mineral deficiencies;
- Communicating basic knowledge of landscape and plants to visitors and staff.

**For WG-06**

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision including:

- Planting, watering, and pruning grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees.
- Operating hand and power tools relevant to gardening and landscaping;
- Engaging with general public to share information.

**Additional information**:
**Welcome Veterans.** The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit OPM vet guide

**If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the** **Selective Service System**. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exempti

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