Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

• Performs work planning responsibilities.
• Performs work direction responsibilities.
• Performs administration responsibilities.
• Applies Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Equal Opportunity Treatment (EQT) principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures al! personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.
• Ensures education in, compliance with, and practice of security directives, good safety, and health habits in all work areas.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position requires drug testing, and the candidate will be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class E noncommercial driver's license, and any other license as may be required by law.

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 5003 Gardener 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 ability to supervise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate workers.

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 Lead Or Supervise
Knowledge of different relevant lines of work
Ability to plan and organize work
Knowledge of materials
Ability to work with others
Ability to meet deadline dates under pressure
Ingenuity (ability to suggest and apply new methods)

Ideal Candidate: Someone with integrity who takes pride in their work, also is a TEAM player, works great with other members! Can effectively exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities: comply with applicable Federal Regulations, Occupational Health/Safety rules/practices; security requirements; resource constraints. Efficiently administer performance management program responsibilities, ensuring employee performance plans, progress reviews, and appraisals are accomplished in compliance with DAF guidance and timeframes, and ensures subordinate's commitment to efficient work execution. Demonstrates self-accountability and holds subordinates accountable for high-quality results. Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines. Knowledge of safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, processes, and personnel management policies, practices, and procedures, including sexual harassment and Equal Employment Opportunity/ Equal Employment Treatment.
2. Knowledge of seasonal gardening tasks such as preparing seedbeds, fertilizing. transplanting. laying sod, aerating,
   pruning, trimming, and applying chemicals to plants; and grounds maintenance, such as mowing grass and trimming trees and shrubs.
3. Skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel. or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of up to 10,000
   pounds such as pickup trucks. panel trucks, flatbed trucks. carryalls, sedans, crew cab pickup trucks. jeeps, and station wagons, performing preventive maintenance on any vehicle operated; and loading, handling and hauling tools, equipment, and other cargo (while safeguarding and protecting cargo).
4. Skill in operating a variety of tractors to include manipulating equipment controls simultaneously; adjusting equipment for various job requirements; and judging clearances, heights, and turning angles of tractor and towed vehicles/equipment.
5. Ability to recognize common plant diseases, plant insects, and unusual or poor plant growth.
6. Knowledge of safety practices and procedures including traffic and safety regulations. practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle and farm type tractor operation, cargo handling, and load hauling.
7. Skill in using and maintaining hand and power tools, such as seeders, edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, sprayers, spades, hoes, rakes and mowers.
8. Ability to plan and organize work assignments to include in determining resources required to accomplish mission.
9. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.

Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.

Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.