Supervisory Interdisciplinary Horticulturist/Landscape Architect

Smithsonian Institution•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is with Smithsonian Gardens, Facilities Management, which manages public gardens, living plant collections, greenhouse and nursery operations, and landscape assets. The Supervisory Interdisciplinary Horticulturist/Landscape Architect leads horticulture operations, landscape design, plant stewardship, and sustainable landscape management. The role directs horticulture and landscape operations and planning, setting priorities, procedures, and technical standards; evaluating resource needs and program effectiveness; and recommending improvements. It oversees these activities through subordinate supervisors and staff and represents the organization in coordination with internal teams, professional organizations, government partners, and external stakeholders. The position also directs emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity for Smithsonian Gardens’ horticulture and landscape operations. It develops and implements emergency procedures, coordinates with emergency management, safety, security, facilities, and operational personnel, and establishes priorities to protect assets.

Requirements

Meet the basic education requirements for Horticulture Series 0437: a degree in horticulture or a related basic plant science discipline with the specified coursework, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Meet the basic education requirements for Landscape Architecture Series 0807: a bachelor's or higher degree in landscape architecture or landscape design, or qualifying experience under professional leadership and guidance that includes original landscape design.
For GS-14 qualification, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal Service, leading or managing horticulture or landscape programs; overseeing technical aspects of garden or landscape planning, improvement, and maintenance projects; and working with teams and partners to resolve competing work priorities and resource needs.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages that describes experience relevant to the position.
If qualifying through education, submit transcripts; selected candidates who use education to qualify must provide an official transcript before beginning work.
If using foreign education to qualify, provide documentation that the education has been evaluated and determined equivalent to an accredited U.S. education program, or that full course credit was granted by an accredited U.S. college or university.
Pass a pre-employment background investigation.
Maintain a bank account for direct deposit or electronic transfer.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
May be required to complete a probationary period, including a 12-month supervisory probationary period.

Responsibilities

Direct horticulture and landscape operations, establishing priorities, operating procedures, and technical standards; evaluating resource needs and program effectiveness; and recommending improvements.
Direct horticulture, landscape planning, and operations activities through subordinate supervisors and staff.
Represent the organization and coordinate with internal teams, professional organizations, governmental partners, and external stakeholders on activities affecting gardens and landscapes.
Direct emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity activities for Smithsonian Gardens’ horticulture and landscape operations.
Develop and implement emergency procedures; coordinate with emergency management, safety, security, facilities, and operational personnel; and establish priorities for protecting assets.