Historical Horticulturalist (Old Economy Village)

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THE POSITION

Do you have a passion for gardens and garden research and love working with living plant collections? If so, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums (BHSM) is looking for a historic horticulturalist to manage the six-acre heritage landscape at Old Economy Village for current and future generations to experience and enjoy.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Old Economy Village is the historic home of the Harmony Society, one of the oldest and most successful religious communal groups of the 19th century. This six-acre National Historic Landmark welcomes thousands of visitors annually and features a modern visitor center, 13 historically significant buildings and two acres of historic gardens. The Historical Horticulturalist is responsible for all aspects of restoring and preserving Old Economy Village's historic gardens and landscape. The position performs professional horticultural work, including research to determine the type of plants that grew at Old Economy Village, garden planning and design, preparation, planting and care of plants, grass, trees, and shrubs, and the re-creation of gardens and landscape to resemble historical periods. The Historical Horticulturalist also assists in the development and delivery of educational programming centered on Old Economy Village's historic gardens and landscape. This is a professional horticultural position requiring a knowledge of 19th century gardens, and/or American garden history. Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Tuesday - Saturday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Some weekend and evening work for programs and special events will be required.
• Salar y: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture with one year experience working in horticulture; or
• A Master's Degree in Horticulture; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires that applicants possess a valid PA Pesticide Applicator Certification.
• This particular position also requires that applicants possess a valid International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit and click on the benefits box.

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