- Position Title
- Gardener
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- IM-1539-IMDO-24-12187920-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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.
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below select the one response that best describes how your experience meets the ability to do the work of a Gardener, WG-5003-06 without more than normal supervision.
Any skills that you indicate you have experience with in the following occupational questionnaire must be specifically documented in your resume or application.
Any skills that you indicate you have experience with in the following occupational questionnaire must be specifically documented in your resume or application.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Plant and maintain large and small landscaped gardens with 95% plant success
3.
Prune and trim shrubs, trees, and other plants to remove disease and defects according to industry standards
4.
Cut and fell trees precisely around buildings and in high-visitor use areas.
5.
Makes judgments concerning equipment operations based on various soil conditions and type of equipment.
6.
Apply fertilizers evenly over a large area.
7.
Apply gardening chemicals in accordance with labels, instructions, and precautions to avoid unauthorized exposure to people, animals, sensitive plants, and stream areas.
8.
Follow Federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials in accordance with environmental standards.
9.
Able to receive basic instructions for daily assignments, interpret and apply those instructions to field work with little supervision.
10.
Use a computer to enter information into a database.
11.
Measure and mix fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides in accordance with all instructions and precautions provided in the label.
12.
Calculate fertilizer required for a job.
13.
Use large motorized multi-gallon container to mix and apply fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides.
14.
Apply herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides on a regular and reoccurring basis to outdoor areas.
15.
Maintain gardening equipment by sharpening blades with angle grinder.
16.
Maintain gardening equipment by changing oil and other fluids.
17.
Adjust attachments on mower to proper level, angle, or depth for proper positioning based upon work to be performed.
18.
Use of a variety of garden tools, including shovels, rakes, pruners, edgers, hedge trimmers.
19.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and on a regular and reoccurring basis.
20.
Participate in regular safety meetings as a part of a job.
21.
Observe safety rules to avoid injuries to self and others, and damage to equipment.
22.
Prune or trim vegetation while standing on ladders.
23.
Safely operate a commercial lawn mower in high visitor use areas.