Gardener Supervisor
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!
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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