JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in a National Park Service Unit. The primary purpose of the positon is to perform journey level gardener duties that are necessary for the proper maintenance and care of landscaped areas. MAJOR DUTIES: Performs a wide variety and range of gardening work, using independent judgment within the framework of good gardening practices. Works from project plans, master landscape, and long-range plans, making independent judgments within the framework of good gardening practices. Plants and/or transplants a wide variety of flowers, shrubs, plants and trees. Prunes shrubs and trees to reduce risk of failure, provide clearance, reduce shade and wind resistance, maintain health, influence flower or fruit production, improve a view, and to improve aesthetics. Performs condition assessments of cultural landscape features. Trims shrubs, ornamental and fruit trees and hedges. This is a Career-Seasonal position. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. Selectee is guaranteed to work at least 6 months per year but not more than 50 weeks per year, with the work schedule determined upon appointment. Work schedule and periods of non-pay status are contingent upon funding and operational needs. On an annual basis, employee signs a "career-seasonal" agreement with the supervisor which defines the work schedule for that year. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, you will be placed in a pay status and can expect to work a minimum of 13 pay periods not to exceed a maximum of 25 pay periods. Though your non-pay time may be reduced, you will still be placed in non-pay status for a minimum of 1 pay period in accordance with NPS policy. Additional work must be in concurrence with applicable regulations and policies. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
