Horticulturist

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This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 9905, as amended by P.L. 116-92, SEC 1109, further amended by P.L. 116-283, SEC 1117 and further amended by P.L.118-31, SEC 1104 and SEC 1250B. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

• Plans, develops, and administers a comprehensive, environmentally sound horticultural program, ensuring the wise use and management of natural resources on both improved and unimproved land.
• Ensures compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, the Clean Water Act (NPDES), and the Endangered Species Act, by conducting studies, identifying deficiencies, and recommending improvements to resource management plans.
• Provides expert technical guidance for all phases of landscape design, site development, and beautification projects; develops technical specifications and cost estimates and administers contracts to ensure work complies with horticultural and environmental standards.
• Conducts daily on-site surveys and inspections to ensure landscape maintenance contractors adhere to contract standards, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, and safety protocols, exercising judgment to approve work for payment.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on ornamental plant pathology, pest infestations, and environmental stress; provides diagnostic recommendations and ensures the safe and responsible use of chemicals and pesticides in coordination with relevant agencies.