Position Title: Gardener
Opening Period: 7/11/2024 – 7/25/2024
Series/Grade: FSN 2/FP-CC
Salary: UGX 27,295,507
For More Info: [email protected]
Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
(Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)
Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification or Public Trust
Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf
Summary: The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Gardener.
The work schedule for this position is:
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
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Supervisory Position: No
Duties: Assigned to Facilities Maintenance section responsible for grounds maintenance and performing other semi-skilled domestic works as assigned.
Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION: Completion of elementary (primary) school is required.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Two years gardening experience is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of how to plant (silviculture) and care for plants and flowers (floriculture) are required.
Evaluations: (This may be tested)
LANGUAGE: Level I English (Limited) ability is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to perform basic tasks, manual duties, and proper handling and use of basic hand tools/ equipment and planting materials. Must hold valid Ugandan driver’s license.
Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
