US Embassy Kathmandu
Announcement Number: Kathmandu-2023-043
Hiring Agency: Embassy Kathmandu
Position Title: Gardener Supervisor- All Interested Applicants
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+5.75
Series/Grade: LE – 1310 6
Salary: NPR ₨ 9,87,924 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-6
Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Kathmandu, NP
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info:
HR Section
977-423-4000
Recruitktm1@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Applicants / All Sources
For applicants who are USEFMs, the final grade/step for this position will be determined by Washington DC. The proposed grade is FP-8.
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: 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.
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Kathmandu, Nepal is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Gardener Supervisor. This vacancy is open to all interested applicants.
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 of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Not Required
Duties
The incumbent works directly under the supervision of the Facility Manager and is responsible for the maintenance of the grounds of the U.S. Mission offices. The incumbent develops reasonable, appropriate and attractive designs of appropriate seasonal and annual plants, shrubs and trees. The incumbent develops and implements a program of planting, pruning, fertilization and spraying to ensure healthy and well maintained gardens throughout the year. The incumbent is also responsible for the safe handling, storage and application of fertilizers and insecticides.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Two years of gardening experience is required. One year of supervisory experience is also required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge to develop plans and schedules for planting, fertilization and pest control. General understanding to perform all job activities and duties in a responsible manner to avoid the creation of safety or health hazards.
Education Requirements: Completion of Secondary Education is required.
Evaluations: These may be tested ( Language, Skills, and Abilities).
LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Good Working Knowledge Speaking/Reading/Writing Nepali is required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to sketch simple drawings of proposed flowerbeds and gardens is required. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is required.
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.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits: Benefits will be discussed during job offer.
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:
- AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
- AEFM / USEFM
- 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.
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
Applications must be completed and submitted through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA).
Applicants must address each required qualification with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
To apply, please click the “APPLY TO THIS VACANCY” button, create or log-in to your ERA account and begin the application process.
For information on ERA and detailed instructions on how to apply, please visit the ERA information page in our internet site below:
ERA information page-Internet site:
https://np.usembassy.gov/jobs/
Paper or e-mailed applications are not accepted.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested 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.
All Applicants:
- Proof of Citizenship
- Education Transcript
- Other Documents (e.g. Experience, training Certificates)
- List of References
Eligible Family Member Applicants:
- Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Nepal.
Open Period: 09/01/2023 – 09/15/2023 Format MM/DD/YYYY