- Position Title
- Gardener (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NPS-IRA-25-12711903-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 to Monday, April 7, 2025
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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:
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.
- 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?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
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.
You will not be considered for any eligibility you do not select. For all eligibilities selected, you must provide supporting documentation defined in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement to receive consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions will affect your eligibility.
Assessment 1
1.
Select the one response below that most accurately describes your ability to do the work a Gardener WG-5003- 06. If you leave this blank, you will be considered not eligible for this position.
YOU MUST IDENTIFY DETAILED EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME.
YOU MUST IDENTIFY DETAILED EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Manage turf, lawns and landscapes including mowing, fertilizing, rehabilitation, nutrient testing and disease diagnosis/treatment
3.
Manage landscapes and the ability to distinguish between native and non-native plants
4.
Identify and treat pests and diseases in trees, turf and ornamental vegetation.
5.
Recognizes common weeds, insects and diseases of landscape plants and turf and uses appropriate control measures.
6.
Makes pruning decisions based on species, location, and plant health.
7.
Measures and mixes fungicides for turf following instructions on product labels
8.
Measures and mixes insecticides following instructions on product labels.
9.
Calibrates equipment for fertilizer and amendments.
10.
Interprets instructions, specifications, and landscape plans, etc
11.
Maintains accurate records and reports relating to all applications of fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides
12.
Maintains and interprets maps for landscape inventory operations.
13.
Uses string trimmers and edgers for turf maintenance.
14.
Operates commercial/industrial grade ride-on equipment such as mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles related to maintaining turf and the landscape.
15.
Use aerial lifts for landscape maintenance tasks
16.
Operates backhoe/loader for loading mulch and other landscape materials.
17.
Operate farm type tractors and commercial mowing equipment over uneven ground such as open fields, ditches, creekbanks, lawns, hills, roadsides, etc.
18.
Maneuver tractor and equipment in confined areas or around obstacles such as between bushes and trees, along fences and roads, along ravines, holes, ditches, and structures.
19.
Interprets programs for the use of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and soil amendments to maintain trees and plant beds
20.
Identifies/recognizes at least 5 native flowers and trees
21.
Identifies plants in the landscape, without reference materials, for visitors.
22.
Understand and apply safety measures according to hazard warning of chemical and herbicide products and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (warning, caution, danger).
23.
Follow federal and state safety and environmental regulations when storing, using, handling, labeling and disposing of hazardous materials
24.
Apply gardening chemicals to avoid exposing people and animals to toxic materials
25.
Drive vehicles and equipment where pedestrians and bicyclists are present such as promenades, pathways, and public roads, around trees, buildings and other obstacles
26.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection, gloves, steel-toed boots, chainsaw chaps, hard hat, etc
27.
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 C.F.R. 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.