The National Park Service is currently hiring for the position of Gardener Supervisor. This position is currently open (1 Vacancy) at our Washington, District of Columbia location!

Salary
$40.35 – $46.97 per hour

Pay scale & grade
WS 8

Duties:
The major duties of the Gardener Supervisor position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct a crew of non-supervisory gardening and ground maintenance employees with primary concern for the best in water pond plants and other aquatic plants.
• Demonstrate the best method for production of annual plants, cut flowers, pot plants and water plants.
• Supervise employees engaged in pruning and trimming trees and shrubs to obtain the shape, size and growth characteristics desired.
• Apply standard fertilizing procedures to sterilize soil, increase or decrease and/or adjust the pH factor in line with plants requirements.
• Check work in progress to make sure work assignments and instructions are carried out.
• Plan the distribution of work to his subordinates and balances the work load and determine manpower, equipment and materials needed to complete work.
• Enter and track data by using the Parks FMSS system, or similar maintenance management system.
• Manage greenhouses.
• Maintain records on all work performed and is responsible for time and attendance reports, leave records and equipment sheets.
• Counsel and evaluate employees for performance ratings.

This position is open to…

1.  Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.

2. The Public

U.S. Citizens, National or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency:
Open to the Public

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Recruiter: Olen Gillespie