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National Park Service is Hiring a Gardener (Open Continuous) Near Concord, MA

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Technical Practices; theoretical precise, artistic (JE 25-E)
3. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) (JE # 75-B)
4. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment (JE #81)
5. Knowledge of Materials (JE # 82-A)
6. Dexterity and Safety (JE #86)

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.

Screen-Out: Applicants must possess or be able to obtain a current valid Massachusetts core pesticide applicator's license within one month of entry on duty. This pesticide license will allow applicant to mix, transport and apply pesticides in a professional capacity.

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.

CTAP/ICTAP: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP or 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001).

Responsibilities:

This position is expected to perform duties such as:

• Prunes and trims trees and shrubs to obtain the shape, size and desired growth characteristics, and to remove diseased limbs or excess branches.
• Transplants trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants by digging proper sized holes and preparing the soil to receive the plants.
• Removes the plant taking care not to damage the roots and removes sufficient soil to ensure its continued growth in the new location.
• Computes quantities of plants, seeds, and other materials needed for specific areas.
• Determines when plants need additional watering and how long they should be watered.
• Selects and sprays area with herbicides, fungicides and insecticides for the control of plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds.
• Cuts grass and trims hedges using either hand or power equipment.
• Fertilizes, waters, and seeds turf areas, and removes rocks, leaves, trash and debris from landscaped areas.
• May operate various types of motor vehicles (e.g., pickup trucks) to transport supplies and materials to work sites.
• May operate farm-type tractors with attached equipment such as; rotary or flail mowers, augers, tillers, etc., in the performance of the gardener duties.

Employment/Salary Ranges:
Adam National Historical Park - April to September Quincy, MA: WG-6 step 1 $25.47 to step 5 $29.71.
Minute Man National Historical Park- May to November, Concord, MA: WG-6 step 1 $25.47 to step 5 $29.71.

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