Gardener at U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul.

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM – FP is BB.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    All Interested Applicants / All Sources

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 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 (4-6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the garden at the Consulate General and/or Consul General’s Residence (CGR) by planting lawn, flowers and shrubbery, cleaning, watering, fertilizing and organizing the grounds.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Two years of gardening experience is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Must have a good knowledge of how to plant and care for plants and flowers typical of the area and rudimentary knowledge of landscaping are required.

Education Requirements:

• • Completion of Secondary School or Local Mandatory Schooling and received high school diploma

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE (This may be tested): Rudimentary in speaking/reading/writing English; Fluent in speaking/reading/writing Turkish is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES (This may be tested): Ability to perform hard manual labor required. Must be able to operate garden tools and grass cutting machine. Must have valid driver’s license.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul 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.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) (if applicable)

• • Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

• • Copy of National ID Card

• • Diploma

• • Military Service Completion Certificate (for male applicants)

• • Driver’s License

• • Certificate or License

• • 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.

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Application Procedure:

• To apply please follow this link https://vacanciesinturkey.com/jobs

• To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover letter how (vacanciesinturkey.com) you heard about this position.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, Turkey