Location: Mt Rainier

LOCATION OF POSITION

Sandy Point State Park, 1100 East College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21801 (Anne Arundel County)

Tawes State Office Complex, 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County)

Introduction

Salary: $17.15/hour

Employment type

• Full-time

GRADE

HRLY 0008

Main Purpose of Job

This person will provide technical and horticultural expertise in the care and maintenance of the public gardens at Sandy Point State Park and Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden, located at the Tawes State Office Building in Annapolis, Maryland. Work is performed indoors and outdoors under various weather conditions. Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled.

Duties may vary and generally include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitates plantings, fertilization, mulching, weeding, pruning and monitoring plant moisture levels
• Identifies and removes invasive species
• Practices Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols to monitor pest infestations and takes the necessary steps to create manageable levels
• Works with the garden manager to recommend plant selections and planting plan designs
• Assists the garden manager by monitoring horticultural supplies, and maintains an inventory of tools and equipment
• Works alongside seasonal staff and volunteers to guide them in the proper use of safety equipment and tools
• Performs administrative duties to ensure efficient garden operations through correspondence, written reports and provides visitor services and information to the public
• Assists with staffing of Tawes Garden Gift Shop as necessary, including handling of funds, inventorying, and completing cash close-out forms
• Performs other park and garden duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent GED.

Experience: Two months of experience in truck or flower gardening in the care and maintenance of grounds and lawns, landscaping, horticultural or nursery work.

Notes: Candidates may substitute additional experience on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required education.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees may be assigned duties requiring operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. A valid Maryland driver’s license with five points or fewer on the current driving record is required. A provisional driver’s license is not accepted.

Special Requirements

Applicants may undergo an employment background investigation, including reference check, education verification, driving record check (if required), and a criminal history check including fingerprinting. Continued employment is contingent on satisfactory results.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered. Please provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position. For foreign education, provide equivalent American credentials before hire.

Benefits

Contractual employees working 30+ hours a week or an average of 130 hours per month may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage. Employees pay 25% of medical and prescription coverage premiums, with the State covering 75%. Additional coverage options exist, with the employee responsible for full premiums. Leave may be granted at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

• Should benefits be available, this information will be discussed at the time of hire

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is strongly preferred. If you cannot apply online, submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to:

Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.

Faxed or e‑mailed applications, in lieu of completing the application, will not be accepted.

If you need assistance with your user account or questions about the online application system, contact MD Department of Budget and Management p (ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division). Standard business hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Inquiries after hours will be reviewed next business day.

For additional inquiries, contact Emilee Knott tt.

Applicants can only submit one application. Supplemental materials or edits will not be accepted past the announcement deadline.

If you are having technical difficulties on the submission deadline day, complete the Job Aps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. Late submissions will not be guaranteed.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay.

Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Veterans are encouraged. Maryland is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruitment, retention, and promotion of a diverse workforce.

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