Provides leadership of the overall maintenance program at the site, first level supervision, planning, and direction for a group of non-supervisory workers responsible for the care and propagation of aquatic species and in the performance of gardening, grounds maintenance, site and structure maintenance and repair, volunteer programs and special events, as well as collaboration with interpretive programs. The incumbent of this position will work directly under the Branch Chief of Grounds.

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 desidered. 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 equipments sheets. Counsel and evaluate employees for performance ratings.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Lead Or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic Knowledge of Materials Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Use of Measuring Instruments Dexterity and Safety 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 National Capital Parks-East 1900 Anacostia Drive SE WASHINGTON, DC 20020 US
• Name: NCR SHRO
• Email: [email protected]