Gardener

US National Gallery of Art; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC seeks a gardening professional to perform a full range of horticulture tasks in a museum setting. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision, operate and maintain horticultural tools, and apply knowledge of plant materials to maintain displays and garden areas.

Safety and accuracy are essential. Specialized experience statements include independent gardening duties, plant diagnosis, and interpreting planting plans, with

Qualifications

• Specialized factors screening-out: can do the work without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment as part of gardening duties.
• Knowledge of materials used in gardening and horticulture.
• Ability to use measuring instruments for planning and maintenance.
• Interpretation of instructions, specifications beyond blueprints as needed.
• Dexterity and safety in handling plants and equipment.

Skills

Supervision level

Tools & equipment

Materials knowledge

Measuring instruments

Instruction interpretation

Dexterity & safety

Job description

The National Gallery of Art welcomes all people to explore art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Millions of people come through our doors each year—with even more online—making us one of the most visited art museums in the world. Our renowned collection includes over 160,000 works of art, from the ancient world to today. Admission to the West and East Buildings, Sculpture Garden, special exhibitions, and public programs is always free.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of materials
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications; other than blueprints
• Dexterity and Safety

Minimum Qualification Screen-Out
Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Specialized Experience Statement for WG-06:

Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the WG-05 level in the Federal service or private sector, working in gardens or greenhouses in a museum or cultural institution setting.

Specialized Experience Statement for WG-08:

Candidates must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent in responsibility to the WG-06 level in the Federal service or private sector, performing a full range of gardening duties independently, including plant identification, diagnosing plant stress or pest issues, interpreting planting plans, and safely operating horticultural equipment.