About the position: This position will be assigned to the 47th Force Support Squadron, located at Desert Oaks Golf Course on Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, This position is considered Flexible. This position is guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours but can work up to a maximum of 40 hours per week. You may be required to work some nights, weekends and holidays. As a flexible employee, you are not eligible for leave or benefits.

Duties

perform seasonal gardening tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants according to directions. Applies fertilizers evenly to avoid underfeeding or burning plants. Prepares soil from instructions on the proper mixture of such materials as sand, humus, topsoil, and fertilizers. Places seeds and plants in soil at proper depth, taking care not to damage roots while transplanting. Lays sod, aerates lawns, and prunes and trims shrubs and hedges for neat appearance. May harvest, label, and store seeds and bulbs for later use. Uses a variety of hand- and power-operated garden tools and equipment such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, and sprayers. Perform other related duties as assigned. If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12438059

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 06/20/2024 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: Must have general knowledge of landscaping, and the ability to apply knowledge to specific tasks associated with planting, resodding, watering, spraying, fertilizing, cutting, pruning, trimming, etc. Must be able to operate and clean hand and power operated gardening tools and equipment. Must be able to follow written and/or oral instructions. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry heavy objects weighing 100 pounds. Must be able to actively walk, stand, push, bend, stoop, climb and work in awkward position, must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Laughlin Community Services Flight 47 FSS/FSCN 427 Liberty Drive, Bldg 246, Rm 108 Laughlin AFB, TX 78843-5134 US
• Name: Laughlin NAF HR Office
• Email: [email protected]