Duties

Summary

NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Gardener to join our team!

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Responsibilities

Inspects trees and shrubs for evidence of pest infestation, decayed wood, weak or dead
limbs, and removal of such items. Prunes to obtain a proper balance between roots and top
growth, and to maintain the natural form. Uses, and maintains, hand tools, zero turn mowers, walk behind mowers, weed eaters and blowers, leaf vacuum, tractors, skid steers with attachments, spray equipment, snow blowers and snowplows, chain saws, and pruning equipment. Mows large and small turf areas, weed eats, mulches planting beds, installs and maintains trees, shrubs, and flowers, and performs other grounds maintenance activities as assigned.

This position is identified as "emergency" for protection of personnel and property.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
05

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• You must be suitable for Federal Employment

Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination

Qualifications

There is no specific length or level of experience requirements. The applicant's overall background of experience, education and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform the duties, as described in this announcement, without more than normal supervision (screen out).

Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application.

The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook .

Applicant Reconsideration

Education

Additional information

The physical worksite for this position is located in [insert City/State]. However, the Office of Facilities and Property Management is currently under a maximum telework posture due to the COVID-19 pandemic; therefore, this position is currently under a 100 percent telework schedule. The position's telework schedule will likely change in the future when the Office of Facilities and Property Management moves away from its maximum telework posture. At that time, the incumbent will be expected to report to the physical work site in accordance with the updated status requirements of their supervisor. The nature and scope of future telework opportunities will be subject to the unit's telework policy, any applicable bargaining unit agreements, and supervisory approval. Payment of relocation expenses, as applicable, will be paid in accordance with this Job Opportunity Announcement. Non-compliance with the supervisor's telework-schedule requirement could result in adverse action, including separation.

This position is covered by the Federal Wage System. The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour. For more information regarding the FWS, visit http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/ .

A probationary period may be required.

We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documents to assess your qualifications for this position. If the minimum qualifications are met, we will compare this information to the responses on the occupational questionnaire (i.e. True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions). The application must support the responses to the questionnaire, or we may lower the score.

Applications will be assessed on the following competencies:

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Ability to Do the Work of a Gardener Without More Than Normal Supervision

Technical Practices: theoretical precise, artistic

Use of Measuring Instruments

Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications; other than blueprints

Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of Materials

Dexterity and Safety

Resume Guidance

Evaluation Process

CTAP and ICTAP Eligibility

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

The documents required vary based on how you're applying (i.e., as a veteran or disabled veteran, current or former Federal employee, etc.). Please review the Required Documents for this position to find out if there are any documents required with your application.

Failure to submit required documents, based upon how you apply, may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.