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Gardener

Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Force Academy
Air Force Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF)
This job announcement has closed

Summary


About the position: This position will be assigned to the Eisenhower Golf Course, Air Force Academy, Colorado.

  • This position does not include benefits.
  • Applicants will be reviewed and referred every two weeks until the close of this announcement.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Posted 03/02/22
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$17.25 - $17.25 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NA 4
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Intermittent - Flexible - No guaranteed hours - work 0-40 hours per week
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
22-6WFSWG00553387SR
Control number
640386100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

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  • lrrigates all areas of the golf course.
  • Knows the locations of quick coupler valves used for hand watering for supplemental irrigation requirement.
  • Performs grounds maintenance operations on greens, tees, fairways, roughs, clubhouse grounds area and other related areas by using hand or power operated equipment, hand tools or manual labor.
  • Mows, fertilizes, seeds, sods, plugs, aerates, top-dresses, verti- cuts, changes cups, moves tee markers, and does flag and pole maintenance.
  • Polices, rakes, and shapes traps; trims and cultivates plants, transplants trees and shrubs, and performs other maintenance operations of the course.
  • Performs basic operator maintenance and records equipment usage.
  • May occasionally operate a wide variety of powered equipment to include utility vehicles, riding
    mowers, and other powered riding equipment.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11411112

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a pre-employment physical.
  • This position requires the incumbent to provide a record of immunizations.
  • This position requires the incumbent to be active, constant walking, lifting up to 75 pounds, pushing, moving objects, carrying supplies and equipment, operation of hand tools and mechanical equipment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 10/17/2022

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:

  • Must be skilled in the operation of any powered equipment.
  • Must be familiar with common gardener procedures such as mowing, fertilizing, replacing sod and/or aerating.
  • Experience in pruning trees and bushes arc desirable.
  • Applicant must be able to communicate effectively in English to follow verbal and written job assignments.
  • Applicant must be able to communicate with the golfers, understand written equipment safety and training manuals, understand MSDS and hazard communication programs and follow all established safety, security and housekeeping responsibilities.
  • Position is subject to furlough from December through February.
  • Must have the ability to operate a wide variety of powered equipment to include utility vehicles, riding mowers, and other powered riding equipment if required.
  • Must have the ability to operate equipment in a safe manner.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

  • Information on COVID-19 vaccination requirements may be found at: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct deposit is required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • A probationary period may be required.
  • Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
  • Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

U.S. Air Force Academy

Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).

Agency contact information

USAF Academy NAF HR Office
Email
10SVS.NAFHRO@us.af.mil
Address
USAFA Community Services Flight
10 FSS/FSMH, 5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840-2620
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