Gardener
Agency
Architect of the Capitol
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
Salary
$26 - $31 Per Hour
Permanent, Full Time
This is an Excepted Service position and does not require or confer civil service Competitive Status
Open & closing dates
Posted: November 21, 2025
Closes: December 17, 2025 (0 days left)
Job Description
This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Capitol Grounds and Arboretum, Gardening Division. The Capitol Grounds and Arboretum is responsible for preserving and maintaining 286 acres of landscape across Capitol Hill including plantings and infrastructure. Performs gardening tasks in support of the overall efficiency and effectiveness in the maintenance of the Capitol Grounds. Displays integrity, courteous and tactful behavior at all times.
Qualifications
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT: Ability to perform gardening work without more than normal supervision which includes working independently, showing job responsibility and exercising initiative. Qualification at the WG-6 level: Assists with gardening projects and has a working knowledge of gardening practices in order to maintain a diverse group of plants.
Required Documents
The Architect of the Capitol's job application process is designed to ensure that we only ask you for the information that is absolutely needed to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position. To apply for this position, you only need to submit online the following: a) your resume and 2) answer the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant supplemental information. No additional documentation or attachment is required at the time of application. We ask that you prepare and submit a resume that best describes fully your background experience, skills, abilities, education, training and other relevant credentials. The resume should include dates of employment. Nothing further is required until it is requested by the staff of the Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for a position, you will be asked to provide it during the selection process or upon selection. At that point, we may ask you to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume. For example, we may ask you to provide documents such as college transcripts, copy of diploma or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires a license or certification, we will ask candidate(s) to provide proof at the time of selection. If you are claiming veterans' preference, we may ask you to submit proof of Veterans preference (DD-214, and, if claiming 10-point preference, the SF-15 plus proof required by that form). If you fail to provide the required documents, we will withdraw a tentative job offer made and/or remove you from further consideration.
Department Information
Agency
Architect of the Capitol
Department
Legislative Branch
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, United States