Gardener Supervisor

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

Physical Demands: Physical duties include frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting, crawling, climbing, stretching, pushing, pulling, and kneeling. Work requires physical effort such as frequently lifting and moving heavy objects over 50 lbs., hooking up equipment and attachments to vehicles, loading and unloading vehicles, etc. During the course of normal duties, incumbent may occasionally be required to climb ladders and scaffolding, work below ground level, remain in strained or cramped positions for extended periods of time, and work on slopes or stairs.

Working Conditions: Incumbent will spend at least 35% of his/her time performing sedentary administrative work. This includes sitting to complete work on computers, reading digital and paper documents, typing documents and correspondence, answering phone calls, and attending meetings. The incumbent will also work outside and in greenhouses and is subject to discomfort from working long periods of time in the hot sun and high humidity, in winter weather, inclement weather, and cold temperatures. Incumbent is subject to potential exposure to poisonous insects, wildlife, insecticides, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals in the performance of duties. Incumbent will be required to wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable for the job, equipment, and working conditions. Because of the duties performed, there is the chance of minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, scrapes, and the occasional possibility of serious injury from working with machinery, in areas of high traffic along roadways, or other conditions. Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain certification through the NPS National Chainsaw Safety Program in order to operate a chainsaw in the performance of duties. Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain clearance through the NPS respiratory program in order to wear a respirator in the performance of duties.