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Gardener for the United States Botanic Garden

Position Overview (FULL-TIME)

APPLY NOW–OPEN UNTIL 11/11/2021 (MUST Apply Online via USAJOBS)

This position is located in the United States Botanic Garden (USBG), Horticulture Section, Collections Department. The Collections Department is responsible for growing, maintaining and displaying the USBG’s living accessioned collection.

Salary: $22.75 – $30.84 per hour

Location: Architect of the Capitol 2nd and D Street S.W. Washington DC, DC

Duties:
The selectee will be responsible for broad knowledge of rare and historical plants as well as the specialized living accessioned collections assigned to the Collections Section. Collections include, but are not limited to: plants from the Orchid family, Cacti and Succulents, Tropical /Subtropical plants, plants with known medicinal or economic properties, plants of historical significance or institutional importance, rare and endangered species, and collections utilized to support mission functions.  The incumbent will perform duties in any of the following areas:  propagation, acquisition, cultivation, program development and maintenance for one of the collections.
Benefits:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Casey & Company Interiors Garden Designer

About: Founded by Casey Forbes in 2014, Casey & Company Bespoke Design is a design firm based in the historic neighborhood of Georgetown, Washington, DC.

Position Summary: The Landscape Designer & Installer (Designer) communicates with clients on a regular basis to about designing, scheduling, and installing projects. The Designer processes client information, schedules and attends meetings, takes photographs, draws designs, makes plant lists, and obtains the necessary project approvals. The Designer is responsible for identifying and estimating the costs of necessary supplies and materials for each project. The Designer is responsible for scheduling and communicating to both clients and the Landscape Foreman. The Designer also installs plants at the work site as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implements detailed landscape plans, reads and follows scale drawings and cross-section designs
  • Supervises the planting and propagating bedding plants; may manage greenhouse operations, as applicable.
  • Direct activities on the job site including but not limited to: coordinating workflow, hands on work, and operating a variety of machinery.
  • Performs and coordinates a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in outdoor projects and worksites
  • Tracks and maintains files & paperwork.
  • Measures sites, creates scale drawings, cross section drawings and designs.
  • Calculates stormwater run-off, capacity, and assess water run-off predictability.
  • Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
  • Excellent attention to detail while working in a fun & fast paced environment.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Able to work effectively with individuals of varying skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Clean and professional appearance.
  • Punctual and dependable.
  • Promotes and maintains a positive attitude and provides exceptional customer service.
  • Reads and interprets safety/employment manuals and other work-related documents

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
  • Expert knowledge of plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds, plant areas, horticulture methods and materials, landscaping and cultivation of trees and woody plants.
  • Expert knowledge to maintains flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs, ability to use scientific plant names and understand rules for binomial nomenclature.
  • Knowledge of rain garden and bayscape maintenance, including downspout hook up, spillway, measuring berms, soil amendments, etc.
  • Ability to identify soil types and accurately assess correct amendments.
  • Knowledge of fertilizer and/or pesticide applications.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid and appropriate state driver’s license prior to employment
  • Highly motivated, self – driven individual who is detail oriented.
  • Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions
  • Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to both employees and clients.
  • Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
  • Ability to interpret, understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions
  • Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Competent in the use of computers running MacOS and its software. Must know or learn how effectively use the Company’s email, field service, customer relationship management, and timekeeping systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, and 3D design software as required.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
  • Able to work effectively with individuals of varying skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Clean and professional appearance.
  • Punctual and dependable.

Several other openings for full or part time including Gardener, Installation Crew Member, and Landscape Foreman.

Follow this link to view this position and others: https://caseyandcompany.net/blogs/join-our-team

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P-14 Part-time Horticulture Technician (NOVA Loudoun)

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POSITION APPLICATION DATE CLOSES 11/01/2021 

General Description: Part time employee needed to attend to the watering and maintenance requirements in the Horticulture Program’s greenhouse and gardens on weekends, holidays, or when the Horticulturalist is unavailable. Employee will also be responsible for additional weeding and maintenance duties in the Horticulture Program teaching gardens and other related tasks as needed.

Duties and Tasks: Attends to watering needs of the greenhouse and gardens maintained by the Horticulture Program. Weeds, mulches, and performs related tasks when necessary.

Hours: 5-10 hours per month, mostly on weekends and holidays.

Pay: $15/hour

To apply/review job posting use the following link: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/39677 

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Morven Park

Morven Park has an open position for a Horticulturist!

For more information please go to:   https://www.morvenpark.org/about/employment.html

A brief description is below:

HORTICULTURIST

Position: Maintenance Team Member | Regular full-time, non-exempt | Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds

Position Summary: The horticulturist seeds and maintains the flowers, trees and green spaces on the grounds and facilities owned and operated by the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, Inc.  The position requires weekend and after-hour event support, property security, and emergency maintenance repairs.  The ideal candidate must be able to self-motivate, multi-task, and safely operate maintenance equipment. Work is subject to environmental conditions, extreme cold and heat, noise, vibration and working in hazardous conditions.

To apply, send a resume to MorvenParkEmployment@MorvenPark.org

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Department of Parks and Recreation (Arlington)

The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has three (3) vacancies for experienced dedicated Urban Foresters to promote, manage, and protect Arlington County’s environmental urban forestry initiatives and programs. These professionals will work collaboratively with a diverse staff and community.  Additionally, they will have an opportunity to contribute their expertise to DPR’s continued success in receiving the Tree City USA Award from the National Arbor Day Foundation, a recognition for having a healthy and sustainable urban forestry program. Click on link for further details.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/arlington/jobs/3135235/urban-forester-multiple-vacancies?keywords=forester&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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Environmental Enhancements

Environmental Enhancements, Inc. (www.eelandscaping.com), a leading landscape company located in Sterling, VA, is actively searching for an Account Manager to service our recurring book of business and achieve gross profit objectives through leadership and management of staff while meeting contractual commitments to customers in a timely, high quality manner. Continue reading Environmental Enhancements →