Supervisory Horticulturist - Washington, United States - US Architect of the Capitol

US Architect of the Capitol

Verified Company

Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

This position serves as Supervisory Horticulturist (Gardens and Grounds Manager)

Tour of Duty:
Monday - Friday (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) Hours May Change Due to Needs of Management

This position is essential. The incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations.

A Valid Driver's License is required.

Maintains DC pesticide license in categories III - A, B & C.

Please Note:
If the required licenses or registration are not obtained within the time periods specified, the employee will be terminated for failure to meet the conditions of continued employment.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities
Serves on the CGA senior leadership team, contributing leadership and guidance to all aspects of the organization's operations.

Supervises the staff of the division through subordinate supervisors. Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates performance. Manages the organizational unit's budget and workload. Develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Resolves complaints and grievances.

Provides advice and counsel to subordinates on administrative and technical work matters. Effects disciplinary measures as delegated to do so.

Reviews and approves or disapproves requests for leave in a manner that ensures adequate coverage of the unit's work functions.

Provides leadership to ensure support for equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals and requirements.

Practices non-discriminatory and non-retaliatory employment actions and prevents unlawful discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, age or disability.

Provides for employee skills enrichment through job related coaching, mentoring and training.

The incumbent will foster a culture of learning, sharing, cooperation and teamwork that improves efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organization.

Utilizes a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas.

Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that all direct reports know how to use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Routinely checks to verify that subordinates are using all required PPE.

Garden and Grounds Leadership

In conjunction with the Deputy Director, provides professional leadership of subordinate supervisors and team leaders of Urban Forester, Plant Health Care Specialist, Turfgrass Specialists, Certified Arborists, horticulturists, gardeners and other plant science specialists.

Outlines overall responsibilities, makes assignments, sets priorities and provides professional, technical and administrative advice and assistance as required. Plans organizational structure and staffing needs, determines types of jobs required and assigns duties to key subordinate positions. Reviews and approves justifications for personnel requirements, reviews and approves job descriptions and selects key employees. Resolves complaints and grievances within scope of authority and refers others to higher authority with appropriate recommendations.

Directs work of Plant Health Care Specialist to ensure optimum health of the living collection.

In collaboration with the Deputy Director and Director, oversees the development and execution of the CGA arboretum program including specimens of historical significance.

Responsible for directing work of the Urban Forester and coordinating work prioritization and work execution of over 4,800 trees to maintain health and safety.

Collaborates with federal agencies, professional organizations and academia to maintain international arboretum accreditation.

Directs the work of Turfgrass manager and the turf team. Prioritizes work and plans budget and resource needs.

Prepares comprehensive reports on both the technical and administrative aspects of the program for higher management levels. Collaborates with AOC staff in conducting studies for proposed projects. Determines methods of data collection and analysis necessary to carry out extremely complex gardens and grounds designs.

Contract Administration

Advises the Deputy Director on the use of outside contractors when that is the most reasonable course of action to accomplish specific aspects of a job or an entire work project that cannot be performed by AOC staff.

Recommends changes, additions to or deletions from contracts. Participates with the Deputy Superintendent in negotiations of these contracts.

Develops Statements of Work for procurement. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for designated contracts.

Requirements:

**Conditions of Employ