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Seasonal Garden Horticulturist

One (1) Vacancy - Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden

Recruitment #17-002292-0033

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Introduction

Seasonal Contractual

One (1) Vacancy; Full-time

Contract Period:  March 2017 - December 2017

LOCATION OF POSITION

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

Main Purpose of Job

The Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for one (1) seasonal contractual Garden Horticulturist position at the Helen Avalynne Tawes Garden in Annapolis, Maryland.

 

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.  The selected applicant 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. 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.

This recruitment does not require any additional materials to be uploaded. Your qualifications will be assessed based on the information included on your submitted application. Please do not submit unsolicited documentation.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who works for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the 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.

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.

Specific inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Charles Hecker at charles.hecker@maryland.gov

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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