Gardener (Advanced) Supervisor
Employment Type
Job (Full-time)Job Categories
Horticulture
Job Description
This position is located at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC); Office of the Chief of Operations, Capitol Grounds and Arboretum; Gardening Division. The Selectee will be responsible for the management, planning, operation, and appearance of the AOC gardens and grounds and their meeting the highest standards of horticultural excellence. Supervises Gardeners through subordinate supervisors and leaders. The position is emergency essential.
About Us
The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America’s Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE).
Duties & Responsibilities
Exercises the full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over the gardening workforce. Coordinates with managers and supervisors to plan current and future work schedules, budgets, staffing needs, estimates and recommendations to the landscape care and maintenance. Plans work operations and determines the sequence, priority and time to perform particular operations.
Schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates and recommendations to schedule projected work. Plans work operations and determines the sequence, priority and time to perform particular operations. Capable of redirecting work and resources to accomplish unanticipated work.
Exercises administrative authority to plan the use of workers, equipment, facilities and materials. Plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods and policies set by managers.
Coordinates work with other AOC supervisors, contractors and United States Capitol Police (USCP). Implements corrective actions to resolve work problems. Recommends solutions to staffing problems and work operations directed by other supervisors.
Orders supplies, equipment, and materials necessary for the gardener workforce and sees that they are properly used, stored, maintained and inventoried.
Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties to employees and evaluates their performance. Develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolves complaints and grievances as delegated by managers.
Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements. Practices non-discriminatory and non-retaliatory employment actions and prevents unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, age or disability.
Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training. The incumbent will foster a culture of learning, sharing, cooperation and teamwork that improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization.
Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and complies with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized. Routinely checks to verify that subordinates are using all required PPE.
Operates a government issued computer to perform the administrative work of the division such as approving time and attendance, maintaining directories and logs, create seasonal designs and plant orders, and preparing correspondence and memoranda. Initiates and closes out work orders used to document all work activities.
Horticultural Operations
Recommends new plants and designs for the Capitol Buildings’ outdoor and indoor gardens. Collaborates with AOC staff to improve the appearance and quality of gardens and parks.
Follows and utilizes Cultural Landscape Reports (CLR’s) to determine landscape renovations and maintenance based on historic documentation. Preserves the historic collection of plants and assets on CGA property.
Directs and performs tasks in planting, transplanting, trimming, pruning and caring for flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns. Cultivates the soil; adds fertilizers; mulches; and applies pesticides. Directs turfgrass maintenance and care.
Support of AOC Special Events
Participates in special events and programs with AOC staff, USCP, Sergeants at Arms, Construction Management Division and Superintendent of Buildings to coordinate and ensure specific goals. Directs and assists Division staff for preparation and impact demonstrations, concerts, the Presidential Inauguration and other special events.to set up and take down security fencing and barricades for emergencies, demonstrations, concerts, the Inauguration and other special events
Education and Experience
Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions.
Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the job elements for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.
The self-assessment questions relate to the following job elements and competencies:
— Ability to supervise employees in the performance of gardening work. (Screen-out)
— Technical gardening practices and techniques.
— Ability to interpret instructions specific to the gardening trade.
— Knowledge of Horticultural Practices
— Dexterity and Safety
Additional Information
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
You must be able to pass a drug test.
Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements.
You must have a valid, unexpired driver’s license at time of application.
Must apply for pesticide Registered Tech within 30 days of employment.
Application Instructions
For full vacancy announcement and to apply, please visit www.USAjobs.gov
Application Deadline:May 24, 2024