HORTICULTURIST (WAE Leesville)
HORTICULTURIST (WAE Leesville)
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$ 4470 - 8044
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About this Job
- The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs mission is to relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country while meeting the economic educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.
Make a lasting impact by helping preserve and enhance the beauty and dignity of theCentral Louisiana Veterans Cemetery.
We are seeking a dedicated skilled and passionate Horticulturist to lead and support horticultural and landscaping projects across our 30-acre memorial grounds. This is an opportunity to combine your expertise in plant care and landscape design with meaningful work that honors our nations heroes. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Administrative Program Director 3.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:- Accepting Direction:The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
- Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Demonstrating Initiative:The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
- Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
- Driving Vision and Purpose: The ability to consistently communicate a compelling picture of the vision and purpose of the organization.
- Working Safely:The ability to maintain safety by following rules and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a current Horticulture License issued by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry plus three years of experience in horticulture floriculture agronomy landscape architecture or in the general care of crops shrubs or plants; OR
A bachelors degree in a plant science or landscape field of study. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Assist cemetery staff with day-to-day grounds maintenance activities
- Support cemetery grounds operations by assisting with routine turf care planting pruning and pest management to help maintain a respectful clean and healthy landscape for veterans and their families.
- Act as a liaison between horticulturist attendants and managers or contract workers when specialized issues arise ensuring maintenance tasks align with established care practices.
- Provide practical support in scheduling seasonal maintenance monitoring supply needs and communicating routine maintenance concerns across cemetery locations.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Classified WAE Appointment (not to exceed 1245 hours in a 12-month period)
Work Location:Central Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Leesville LA (Vernon Parish)
Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Torin McClanahan
Human Resources Specialist
Employment Type
Unclear
