- Position Title
- Gardener
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1630-SHIL-25-12591699-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, October 29, 2024 to Thursday, November 7, 2024
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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 term 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
Ability to do the work of the Gardener without more than normal supervision (Screen out)
THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND TO BE INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED. From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Gardener WG-5003-06 duties.
1.
From the descriptions below select the one response that best describes how your experience/education meets the ability to do the work of the Gardner, WG-5003-06 position without more than normal supervision. You must show that you meet the experience described below. Read all responses before making your selection. Mark only one response. If you select more than one response or leave the question blank, you will be rated ineligible. Any skill that you indicate you have experience with in the following occupational questionnaire must be specifically documented in your resume or application. The resume or application materials you submit for this announcement must support the answers you claim under this and other questions. If not, you will be found to be ineligible for this position, or your score will be lowered.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Applies safety standards for arboricultural operations.
3.
Applies chainsaw safety, maintenance and operation.
4.
Safe operation of various trade tools, such as commericial mowers, turf aerator, sod cutter, slit seeder, tank sprayer, aerial lift, chipper and leaf blower.
5.
Perform pruning of trees and shrubs according to agency standards and preservation objectives.
6.
Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up equipment and materials that weigh up to 40 pounds.
7.
Perform turf mowing, aeration, overseeding and top dressing.
8.
Perform and interpret soil test results, adjust soil pH, nutrients and organic matter, accordingly.
9.
ldenitfy pests and diseases, diagnose plant and turf health problems, develop treatment plans.
10.
Make complex and simple measurements using tape measures and tools for laying out and marking locations on materials for cutting, drilling, and fastening.
11.
Uses math to determine mixing rates, nozzle size, ground speed, pressure and flow rate.
12.
Calibrates sprayers and spreaders to apply pesticides and fertilizers in accordance with established procedures.
13.
Use work orders, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and shop manuals to perform landscape projects.
14.
Plan and lay out projects, making modifications when necessary.
15.
Work without direct or continuous supervision from initial layout to completion of the job.
16.
Follow building codes or preservation standards related to plans and specifications.
17.
Use hand tools such as hand pruners, loppers, hand saws, pole saws, shovels, and rakes in a safe, acceptable manner.
18.
Utilize power tools (e.g. chainsaw, string trimmer, brush cutter, saws, pneumatic soil excavation tool) to implement various landscape projects
19.
Operate landscape care equipment (e.g. high lift, bucket truck, tripod ladder, protective mats) to perform tree care projects.
20.
Use personal protective equipment including requirements, care, inspection and replacement.
21.
Use personal protective equipment including requirements, care, inspection and replacement.
22.
Identification of tree, shrubs and turf pests and diseases.
23.
Identification of herbaceous perennials, tree, and shrub species and varieties and their growth characteristics.
24.
Use of proper techniques and application pesticides and fertilizers.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.