Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to promote mission readiness by ensuring suitable housing is made available for military members and their families, unaccompanied military personnel, and eligible civilians through government provided assets and cooperation with private developers, property owners, and managers Responsibilities Plans and carries out gardening work based on project plans, master landscape, and long-range plans, making independent judgments within the framework of good gardening practices. Recommends plants for particular purposes, such as shade, boundary lines, ground cover, erosion control, or pleasing appearance. Slopes and plants terraces and sods steep banks or heavy traffic patterns that involve difficult holding and growth problems. In transplanting, selects the location for best plant growth and development considering soil conditions, hardiness of plants, foliage at various stages of growth, flowering periods, and the overall landscape plan. Performs grounds maintenance to trees, shrubs, plants, flowers and lawns, taking into consideration the individual needs and/or characteristics. Mows and trims grass evenly; weeds flower beds; and waters lawn, nursery, and plants using surface, root, and heat methods. Prunes/trims shrubs and trees to obtain a proper balance between roots and top growth, to modify or retain the natural form, and to increase fruit and flower productions. Reshapes tree wounds by bark tracing to stimulate the flow of healing sap and growth of tissue over the wound. Uses and maintains a variety of hand and power operated garden tools and equipment, such as seeders, spreaders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, sprayers, spades, hoes, rakes, and mowers. Washes, cleans, oils, sharpens, lubricates, and performs minor maintenance on equipment. Operates a variety of gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles, such as platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, or dump trucks, which typically have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of more than 10,000 and up to 26,000 pounds. Transports materials and equipment primarily within the confines of a military installation or under other limited driving conditions (low speeds, regular predetermined routes, etc.). Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Follows federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5000 - Plant And Animal Work Family Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is The screen out element for this position is Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen Out) 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 PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additoinal Information: Mows and trims grass evenly; weeds flower beds; and waters lawn, nursery, and plants using surface, root, and heat methods. Prunes/trims shrubs and trees to obtain a proper balance between roots and top growth, to modify or retain the natural form, and to increase fruit and flower productions. Reshapes tree wounds by bark tracing to stimulate the flow of healing sap and growth of tissue over the wound. When large areas of a tree are diseased or injured, hollows the area so that it will drain properly. Recommends or applies proper chemical compounds for specific conditions based on the type of pest or tree disease and age of tree. Recognizes and controls infrequent plant diseases, cold damage, and mineral deficiencies. Selects, mixes, and uses fungicides, insecticides, and herbicides for treatment/control of common plant diseases (e.g., molds, brown spot, rusts, blight, and mildew), plant insects (e.g., leaf miners, scale, borers, and slug), and weeds. May also spray or dust with these chemicals according to instructions. Rakes and disposes of clippings, leaves, and twigs prior to leaving job site. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. This job announcment will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.