About the role
Duties
Prunes and trims trees and shrubs to obtain the shape, size, and desired growth and characteristics, and to remove diseased limbs/excess branches.
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.
Operates farm-type tractors with attached equipment such as rotary or flail mowers, augers, tillers, etc.
Knowledge of planting practices, landscaping capabilities and ability to adhere to seasonal schedules for optimum plant and vegetation care.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X-118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation. Additional qualification information can be found from the following OPM website.
To be eligible for this position, you must meet the screen-out element(s) as described in the occupational assessment questionnaire and as outlined below. Applicants who fail to meet the screen-out element will be rated ineligible, without further review. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU POSSESS THE EXPERIENCE DESCRIBED BELOW.
The Screen-Out element for this position is: The ability to perform the work of a WG-5003-05 Gardener without More than Normal Supervision.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must show that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) necessary to perform the duties of this position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirement emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience regardless of whether compensation was received or whether the experience was gained in a part-time or full-time occupation.
Volunteer Experience
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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 qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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