This position is located in George Rogers Clark National Historical Park. This is a Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment. The job announcement will remain open until 50 applicants or 10/13/2023 is reached. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day receive consideration. This position is concurrently open to all U.S. citizens under Announcement Number: MW-1544-GERO-23-12144117-DE. Contact [email protected] for more information about the job or area!

Duties

Prunes and trims trees and shrubs to obtain the shape, size, and desired growth characteristics, and to remove diseased limbs or excess branches. This includes the utilization of a 35-foot portable manlift for pruning shade trees. 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 insure 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. This requires by state law to have a valid state Registered Technicians Pesticide License. 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. This includes operating, maintaining, and repairing the parks 1930's irrigation system. 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. Will require to work in a team atmosphere to give and receive help with tasks assigned and assigned to others.

Requirements

Qualifications

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. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address George Rogers Clark National Historical Park 401 South Second Street Vincennes, IN 47591 US
• Name: Abigail Minnick
• Email: [email protected]