Gardener

AgencyDept of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivisionTryon Palace Historic Sites , GardensJob Classification TitleGrounds Worker II (S)Position Number60083577GradeNC03About UsThe North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.Description of WorkThe Grounds Worker II / Gardener at Tryon Palace will perform all levels of garden and grounds maintenance required to achieve the highest aesthetic standards throughout the property. This position is directly responsible for the care, maintenance and overall appearance of lawns and hedges on our main site as well as the North Carolina History Center. This position also assists with special event preparation and maintenance.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:· Responsible for general daily care of landscape including trees, shrubs, annual and perennial beds by performing detailed weeding, fertilizing, mowing, pruning and applying pesticides.· Maintain lawns, marl paths, sidewalks and mulched beds.· Install and maintain high-quality seasonal horticultural displays in assigned garden areas for public viewing.· Propose planting plans and select culturally adapted and historical plantings to maintain and improve appearance of the gardens.· Support special events by preparing gardens and grounds for interpretive/educational events and third-party events such as weddings.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesPlease note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $41,000.00To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:Knowledge in plant maintenance procedures used in landscape installation and garden maintenance.Knowledge to identify plants and plant problems and correctly assess condition and health of plants and propose solutions to problems.Knowledge of safe handling and application of pesticides and fertilizers.Certified Plant Professional preferred.Position/Physical RequirementsMust be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm with weekend work on a regular rotation and as needed for special events.Must be able to lift heavy materials (50-100lbs) with our without reasonable accommodation.Must be able to perform repetitive manual tasks and operating power equipment.Must have a valid NC Pesticide License or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***A sign-on bonus of $2500 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at contingent on funding availability*This position is located at:Tryon Palace529 Front StreetNew Bern, NC 28562City, State, ZipMinimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.High school or General Educational Development (GED) diplomaANDtwo years of progressive experience in horticultural work;ORAssociate's degree in agriculture and natural resources, greenhouse and grounds maintenance, horticulture technology, landscape gardening or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution;ORan equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special RequirementsMay require North Carolina Commercial Driver's License.Section/Unit DescriptionThe Gardens Branch is responsible for the onsite maintenance of 16 acres of gardens and lawns at Tryon Palace, while engaging and interacting with visitors, volunteers, and event guests. The garden staff are responsible for the general daily care of our landscapes, which include detailed weeding, watering, fertilizing, mowing, pruning, shearing hedges & applying pesticides. We prepare seasonal high-quality horticultural displays in assigned garden areas for public view and maintain lawns, marl paths, sidewalks & mulched beds.Division DescriptionTryon Palace welcomes, inspires and engages all visitors and patrons to discover eastern North Carolina’s rich dynamic history. At Tryon Palace, North Carolina’s first permanent colonial and state capitol, we interpret the history of our community and state using living history programming and exhibits to present an authentic visitor experience. With scholarship and integrity, we preserve and interpret buildings, landscapes, collections and gardens that tell the story of One History, Many Voices. and Contact InformationThe Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.Application Process Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.Be sure to complete the application in full . Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM on the night prior to the closing date .Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.Veteran’s and National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.ADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Employment EligibilityIt is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).Sign On Bonus EligibilityTo be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act. Employee eligible for a sign-on must work at least 20 hours per week.All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found .CONTACT INFORMATION:N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural ResourcesDivision of Human Resources109 E. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601Phone: 919-814-6670EEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Mary McClintockEmail:View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr