Gardener

Information

Common information

Duties

The gardener is responsible for performing gardening care and grounds maintenance at Embassy office facilities including associated agencies, as well as other U.S. government (USG) owned and leased properties as directed, and at the official residences of the Principal Officials at Post.  Performs other duties as assigned.  

Qualification requirements

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of gardening experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good working knowledge of how to plant/transplant shrubs, flowers etc. typical for the area required.  Maintenance of gardens and lawns using knowledge of gardening and swimming pool cleaning techniques are required.  Good working knowledge of Overseas Building Operations (OBO) FAM and FAH regulations pertaining to grounds maintenance and procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Education Requirements:

Completion of primary school is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Rudimentary knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) of English is required.  Limited working knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) of Russian is required. (This may be tested).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to physically able perform arduous tasks as well as work independently.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment and vehicles, such as mowers, sprinklers, etc. Ability to use all gardening tools and swimming pool, cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as eyewear, and safety shoes.
• Must be able to perform assign tasks in all types of weather, and environmental weather conditions to include at times severe cold, extreme heat, wet or dry weather conditions, and high winds.
• A valid driver's license is required. (This may be tested).


• Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Embassy 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.

Duties

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources (HR) Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1)          AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2)          AEFM / USEFM

(3)          FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link:  https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/VA-Definitions-and-Additional-Employment-Considerations.pdf

Conditions

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Embassy internet site: https://kg.usembassy.gov/jobs/ 

Required Documents:

To qualify for this position, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

• High School Diploma (Attestat)
• Driver's License
• Residency and/or Work Permit (Required document for citizens of other countries only)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via phone or email. 

The complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.