Gardener Jobs

Duties

The gardener prepares the soil for plants, seed, thins, transplants, trims, and prunes, fertilizes, aerates, mulches, sprays, and treats grass, ground cover, flowers, shrubs, and trees using independent judgment and decision making. Prepares new planting areas for propagation of wildflower beds, domestic flower beds, trees, shrubs, and grasses. Prune shrubs, trees, and other plants to remove obvious defects and excess branches to obtain a proper balance between roots and top growth, and to modify or retain the natural form of the tree, shrub, or plant. Installs landscaping materials. Operates mowing and trimming and other equipment routinely used in the maintenance of high-quality stands of turfgrass. This equipment includes aerification and thatch removal devices, woody plant trimming and tree pruning equipment. Conducts general pest control using general use pesticides and herbicides and/or monitors the application of pesticides and herbicides by contractors. The incumbent safely operates a variety of motorized vehicles utilized in cemetery operations this equipment includes but is not limited to, gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles, including vehicles of ½ ton through 6 ton to transport vehicles and equipment, backhoes, lifts, and other agricultural tractors with attachments for grounds care including mowing, landscaping, broadcasting, or seeding.
Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Position Description Title/PD#:Gardener/PD135640
The full performance level of this position is GS-08
Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• SF-15
• Social security number request
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Resume
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Performance Appraisal
• Disability Letter (VA)
• BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Privacy Act
• DD-214/ Statement of Service

• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/12/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11904916.

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  Agency contact information

  NCA Human Resources Center

  Phone

  (317)916-3660

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  PIKES PEAK NATIONAL CEMETERY
  10545 Drennan Road
  Colorado Springs, CO 80925
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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• New employee probationary period

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  

  • Resume

  
  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Other (1)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

  
  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled Veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/veterans-preference/#content.
• Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Other (1)
• Selective Service
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Financial suitability
• Signature and false statements

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

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