MWR Gardener

• Performs seasonal gardening tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants according to seasonal schedules or project plans for assigned area and in consonance with environmental instructions.

• Considers suitability of weather, degree of moisture in soil, and stage of plant growth in deciding when and how to do work.

• Figures quantities of plants, seeds, fertilizer, and other materials needed for specific areas. May start nursery and cold frame beds independently and select proper fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides for the control of common plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to work nights, holidays and weekends.
• May be exposed to dirt, mud, dust, and sometimes chemical sprays and chemical dust.
• Must be able to satisfactorily complete background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must be able to lift items up to 40 lbs.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must have an obtain a valid driver’s license.
• May be required to wear protective clothing.
• Must be able to climb and stand on ladders.
• May be exposed to variant weather such as hot sun, chilly or rainy weather.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gardening procedures to decide when and which standard method to use.

• Knowledge of when and how plants should be watered, when to thin or transplant plants and how to prune plants or trees to remove diseased parts and seal wounds with coating mixture.

• Knowledge of harvesting seeds and removing bulbs from ground for storage.

• Knowledge of and ability to build a good soil base and place seeds at proper depth, in consideration of moisture, temperature, humidity, and ventilation requirements needed to encourage germination and growth of new plants.

• Ability to compute required quantities of plants, seeds and other garden materials needed for specific areas; and select and use fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides for control of common plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume

• Proof of education: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s) as applicable

• Proof of certifications: provide a copy of your Professional certification from a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) accredited health/fitness organization, CPR and First Aid Certifications.

• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation

• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application

• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)

• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Note: This position requires specific certifications (see above Proof of Certification). Applications that do not provide
all required certifications will not be considered.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

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