Seasonal Hourly Shift - Horticulturist
State of Maryland
Full-time
On-site
Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States
Flower Grower & Horitculture
Introduction
Salary: $17.15/hour
Employment type – Full-time
GRADE
HRLY 0008
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)
Main Purpose of Job
This position will provide technical and horticultural expertise in the care and maintenance of the public gardens at Sandy Point State Park, and the 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 in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record. Please note, a provisional driver’s license will not be accepted as the restrictions may interfere with the job requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to: employment reference check, education verification, driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting. Should the position you are in consideration for require an employment, driving or criminal history check, continued employment will be contingent on the results.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee 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 are unable to apply online, you may 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 will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note, standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once, so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.