What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Worker II position at State of North Carolina?
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This position is located at
Roanoke Island Festival Park
One Festival Park
Manteo, NC 27954
Primary Purpose of Position
Position maintains grounds of 27 acres at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Maintenance includes substantial turf areas, trees, shrubs, and landscaped beds. The areas include maintaining of the boardwalk, trail vegetation, and other natural perimeter's woodlands. Responsible for assuring proper mowing, irrigation, fertilization, pesticide application, mulching, edging, and trimming. Site is heavily programmed and maintaining of grounds must be scheduled around visitors' activities.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Position will maintain the grounds of 27 acres which include mowing, fertilization, pruning, planting, chemical application, irrigation, and disease and weed control.
- Proven ability to operate power equipment and hand tools such as tillers, weed eaters, blowers, push and riding mowers, edgers, chain saws, hedge trimmers and removing trees and shrubs.
- Maintain all paths, porches, and boardwalk of debris so they are safe for all visitors.
- Demonstrates knowledge of native plants, trees, and shrubs.
- Supports activities of departments and events as assigned by the supervisor.
- Must have the ability to engage with visitors to answer general questions about various plants, trees, and shrubs.
- Must be able to work Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm with occasional weekends
- Must have the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently; and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must have a valid driver's license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to prepare and safely use equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance.
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to
- Demonstrated experience in the planting, cultivation, and care of shrubs, trees, plants, and/or grasses
- General knowledge of the types and uses of common power equipment and hand tools used in grounds maintenance work
- Demonstrated experience making minor repairs to lawnmowers, hoses, rakes, pruners, and/or other grounds maintenance equipment
- General experience using a computer (i.e., Email, word processing, access the internet)
- Knowledge in the identification of native plants, trees, and shrubsÂ
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Associate's degree in agriculture and natural resources, greenhouse and grounds maintenance, horticulture technology, landscape gardening or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution;Â
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 an equivalent combination of education and experience.Â
Necessary Special Qualifications: May require North Carolina Commercial Driver s License.
Division Description
Roanoke Island Festival Park is a 27-acre site. First opening in 1983 with the "Elizabeth II", a 16th century replica sailing vessel, and a visitor's center. In 1998, an expansion project was completed adding an 8,500 sq. ft. Adventure Museum; a 240-seat film/small performance indoor theatre; a 50-seat auditorium; Ticket Sales; a 3,000-sq. ft. meeting room; an outdoor performance pavilion with lawn seating for 3,500; a museum store; administrative offices; maintenance facilities; waterside boardwalks; and a public Kayak Launch. Visit us at https://www.roanokeisland.com/to learn more!
Agency Description
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.Â
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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
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Application Process
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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.Â
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Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Â Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks. Â
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Â Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. Â If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran's and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.Â
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
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Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment.  We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
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CONTACT INFORMATION
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Caroline McClintock
109 E. Jones, Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: Â 919-814-6670
employment@dncr.nc.gov
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Salary : $31,200 - $38,211
