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**Duties**:
** This position is essential-Employee is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations**
Tour of duty will be other than Monday through Friday and may include weekends, evenings and holidays on a regular and recurring basis.
- The position may be filled at the Gardener journey-level or worker-level. Developmental assignments will be given with the goal of attaining the full performance level._ _Duties quoted below are at the WG-8 level._
**Major Duties**:
The selectee will be responsible for assisting other gardeners in the section to propagate and cultivate a wide variety of plants as follows:
**Grows Specialized Plant Groups**
Grows, manages, maintains, develops, and cultivates a wide variety of plants for display throughout the USBG. Propagates and cultivates unusual plants, seeds and plant materials. This process includes daily watering, fertilizing and maintaining proper greenhouse conditions including temperature, humidity, ventilation and light levels. Utilizes a computer-controlled greenhouse environmental control system to manipulate the production environment to optimal plant growth conditions.
Re-plants, divides, roots and prunes plant specimens to achieve and maintain optimum plant health. Performs propagation of the collection by division, cuttings, seeds and air layering at the appropriate time. Develops and maintains updated and accurate records including seasonal growing schedules.
Uses knowledge of seasonal schedules, project plans, weather suitability, soil moisture and plant growth stages to ensure optimum growth of a wide variety of plant species.
Properly accessions permanent plants. Works with the Botanist to maintain accurate and detailed accession records. Develops display labels for use in the Conservatory.
Undertakes delivery of seasonal plants to the Conservatory, USBG Gardens and other Jurisdictions in the Capitol complex. Organizes the plants to prevent damage during delivery. Operates a motor vehicle when transporting plants and equipment to designated facilities.
**Fosters Optimum Horticultural Displays**
Collaborates with other USBG staff to develop, execute, and maintain horticultural exhibits and displays.
Designs aesthetic and educational plant displays, which include the layout and design of the display, selection and labeling the plants and maintaining and rotating plants in the exhibit.
Takes the initiative to inform the public about plants cared for through classes, workshops, and tours. As required, directs a small group of staff, volunteers, and summer employees in the performance of plant maintenance and care projects.
Cares for horticultural tools, equipment and implements. Identifies maintenance problems in greenhouses and other growing areas. Maintains clean and orderly horticultural standards, assigned areas are free of weeds and related problems. Organizes work areas, sweeps, and cleans greenhouse floors with disinfectants, removes trash and debris and coils hoses. Complies with and actively participates in USBG sustainability efforts including composting, recycling, and energy reduction programs.
Recognizes and controls cold damage, nutrient deficiencies, and plant diseases.
Utilizes various fertilizing techniques, as required, to provide optimum growth and health of plants.
Selects, measures, mixes and applies appropriate chemical control agents to control weeds, common plant diseases and insects as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.
Follows all relevant safety rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures; Utilizes knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner; Provides or receives training, either on-the-job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized; Uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Removes snow and ice from sidewalks and steps in inclement weather; Applies salt, sand, and other melting agents to clear areas and ensure safe conditions.
**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
- Must possess and maintain a valid and unexpired State driver's license.
- 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
