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Seasonal Tawes Garden Recruitment- NO BENEFITS

Maryland Park Service

Recruitment #15-002293-0031

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual- NO BENEFITS

One (1) vacancy

Contract Period: March 2015- December 2015

GRADE

N/A

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 gardener 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

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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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