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Seasonal Horticulturist- Tawes Garden

Maryland Park Service

Recruitment #16-002293-0029

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) vacancy, full-time

Contract Period: April 2016 – January 2017

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden- Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel County)

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for a seasonal contractual position at the Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden in Annapolis, Maryland.

GARDEN HORTICULTURIST (1 position)

A Garden Horticulturist is a 10 month position running the daily horticultural aspects of a public garden/arboretum. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to perform manual labor. Duties may vary and generally include, but not limited to:

  • Supervise the seasonal garden staff
  • Garden Design and plant selection
  • Perform pruning, edging, fertilizing, mulching, planting and irrigation
  • Monitoring IPM (Integrated Pest Management) throughout the garden
  • Running of a gift shop- Inventory purchasing, merchandising and staffing
  • Event setup and programming
  • Assisting visitors with gardening questions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: None.

Experience: None.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees appointed to positions in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment, and report all experience and education that is related to this position. You will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next phase of evaluation.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Department of Natural Resources at 410-260-8080.

Online application is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is unavailable, you may submit a paper application to:

Department of Natural Resources

Human Resources

580 Taylor Avenue, C-3

Annapolis, MD 21401

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

The Human Resource Department is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.




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