Landscape Professional
| Landscape Professional |
| ID: | NPSSMHS-001-006 | Location: | Manhattan | Program: | NPS |
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| Wage/Hr: | $50.00 | Hours/Week: | 20 | Minimum Age: | 55 |
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? This position supports the Stephen T. Mather Building Arts and Craftsmanship High School.
? The NPS Experienced Services Program is a unique partnership created to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The program connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the NPS to provide scientific, technical, and administrative support.
? NPS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 20 weeks.
? A background security investigation may be required prior to the start date. Only those positions with 30+ hours per week are eligible for health insurance benefits; all positions will accrue sick leave.
? The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as ?Enrollees? and are not employees of the NPS or NOWCC. NOWCC is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the program, and the Enrollees work under NPS direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out their mission. NPS ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current; to access new training opportunities; to engage in gainful project-based positions; and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy, and their own financial security. |
Qualifications:Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in landscape design OR 11th or Below Duties:Enrollee will serve as the Subject matter Expert for a 24 day summer program guiding students through a variety of landscape treatment projects dealing with vegetation and built features like paths, walkways, and stone monuments - Enrollee will plan, organize and run a 24 day summer program. 100%
Other:- Travel Requirements: Local travel may be necessary
- Health and Safety Considerations: Enrollee must follow trade safety practices.
- Required Safety Gear: Personal protective gear such as coveralls, gloves, safety glasses, respirators may be necessary
- Physical requirements: Enrollee will be in the field teaching and operating machinery and equipment.
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NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.