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Gardener NA-04

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation - Golf Property Ops
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Summary

This position is located at MWR - Golf Property Ops, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.

HIRING EVENT WILL BE HELD FOR THIS POSITION ON THURSDAY, 2/8/24 FROM 10:00AM -2:00PM IN PERSON AT RUGGLES GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE, MARYLAND BOULEVARD APG NORTH, BUILDING 5600, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MARYLAND. MUST BRING RESUME, SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, PHOTO ID (REAL ID or US PASSORT or BIRTH CERTIFICATE), WORK AUTHORIZATION (UNDER AGE 18) AND PROOF OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION. BE READY TO INTERVIEW!

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/25/2024 to 03/25/2024
Salary
$18.65 to - $21.75 per hour

ost individuals will be brought in at the Step 1 rate of pay which is $18.65 per hour. NAF pay setting rules apply.

Pay scale & grade
NA 4
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Intermittent
Work schedule
Intermittent - This is a Flexible on Call position with no minimum work hours and NOT eligible for benefits.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
O1NAFAG-24-12289370
Control number
772796500

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

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  • Performs seasonal gardening tasks involved with preparing planting areas, laying sod, watering, planting, transplanting, pruning and trimming plants, shrubs and trees.
  • Maintains flowers and seeded areas to ensure attractive appearance.
  • Applies fertilizers and chemicals.
  • Reports atypical plants to supervisor.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Satisfactory completion of pre-employment background checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
  • Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and the pushing of carts and wheelbarrows.
  • Climbing is required to prune or trim vegetation.
  • Lifts and carries heavy objects such as bags of fertilizer, grass seed, etc. weighing up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Must have demonstrated knowledge of seasonal gardening tasks, such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants. This skill/knowledge "must" be clearly reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.
  • Must be able to work under general supervision, responding to initial oral and written instructions and completing assigned tasks.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is local commuting area of US Army Garrison Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
Manual Applications:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 12:00 noon by 03/25/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
Allowances, Incentives, and PCS Costs:
  • Allowances, differentials, or incentives will not be paid.
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Preference - Involuntarily Separated From the Military
  • NAF Preference - Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

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