This position is located in the United States Botanic Garden (USBG), Horticulture Section, Collections Department.  The Collections Department is responsible for growing, maintaining and displaying the USBG’s living accessioned collection. The incumbent serves as a Gardener and is responsible for broad knowledge of rare and historical plants as well as the specialized living accessioned collections assigned to the Collections Section. Collections include, but are not limited to: plants from the Orchid family, Cacti and Succulents, Tropical /Subtropical plants, plants with known medicinal or economic properties, plants of historical significance or institutional importance, rare and endangered species, and collections utilized to support mission functions.  The incumbent will perform duties in any of the following areas:  propagation, acquisition, cultivation, program development and maintenance for one of the collections.  Learn more here: US Botanic Garden

*** This position is essential–Employee is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather situations***