Job opening: Gardener
Salary: $26 - 35 per hour
Published at: Jul 26 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is at the U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG). The USBG is a public garden in the legislative branch and was established by Congress in 1820. The Garden inspires people to appreciate, study, and conserve plants to enrich society locally and globally. We provide educational experiences to 1 million visitors annually, present horticultural displays and exhibits, strive to break down barriers to inclusion, and advance the exchange of ideas and information. Learn more: U.S. Botanic Garden.
Duties
The selectee will be responsible for broad knowledge of rare and historical plants as well as the specialized living accessioned collections assigned to the Collections Section. Collections include but are not limited to: plants from the Orchid family, Cacti and Succulents, Tropical /Subtropical plants, Mediterranean plants, Carnivorous Plants, plants with known medicinal or economic properties, plants of historical significance or institutional importance, rare and endangered species, and collections utilized to support mission functions. The incumbent will perform duties in any of the following areas: propagation, acquisition, cultivation, program development and maintenance for one or more of the collections. Learn more here: US Botanic Garden
Requirements
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
- Must possess a valid, unexpired State driver's license at application.
Qualifications
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT:-- Ability to do gardening work without more than normal supervision.Qualification at the WG-6 level: Assists with gardening projects and has a working knowledge of gardening practices in order to maintain a diverse group of plants.Qualification at the WG-8 level: Is able to work gardening projects independently and has knowledge of methods for propagating and cultivating a wide variety of plants.
Education
Education or formal training in horticulture, botany or related fields is preferred, but not required.
Contacts
- Address Architect of the Capitol
2nd and D Street, S.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20515
United States
- Name: London Holliway
- Phone: 202-226-7000
- Email: [email protected]
Map
