Gardener Supervisor

Gardener Supervisor

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $41.25 - $48.02 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is located in Office of NPS Liaison to the White House, in the President's Park Division. The incumbent of this position serves as a gardener supervisor, IPM coordinator, and lead pesticide applicator. The incumbent is also responsible for directing the setup and removal of special events at President's Park.

Major 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 method for production of annual plants, potted plants, and turf. 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 Supervise pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide application within the park. Plan the distribution of work to 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. Set up temporary infrastructure to support special events and law enforcement partner needs on park land. 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.

Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-12/03/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Lead Or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic Knowledge of Materials Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Use of Measuring Instruments If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Condition of Employment In addition to the above qualifications, applicants must possess, or be able to possess within 6 months of employment, a Pesticide Applicator License/Certification. Those who cannot meet this requirement will no longer receive consideration. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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Application Deadline: 2025-12-03