The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Smithsonian Gardens, Facilities Management. Smithsonian Gardens is responsible for managing public gardens, living plant collections, greenhouse and nursery operations, and landscape assets.
The Supervisory Interdisciplinary Horticulturist/Landscape Architect provides leadership and expertise in horticulture operations, landscape design, plant stewardship, and sustainable landscape management. In this position, you will: · Direct horticulture and landscape operations; establishes priorities, operating procedures, and technical standards; evaluates resource needs and program effectiveness; and recommends improvements.
· Direct horticulture, landscape planning and operations activities through subordinate supervisors and staff. · Represent the organization and coordinates with internal teams, professional organizations, governmental partners, and external stakeholders on activities affecting gardens and landscapes. · Direct emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and continuity activities for Smithsonian Gardens' horticulture and landscape operations.
Develops and implements emergency procedures; coordinates with emergency management, safety, security, facilities, and operational personnel and establishes priorities for protecting assets.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options. Please see Benefits at https://www.si.edu/OHR/benefits for a complete description.
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TaylorS4@si.edu · 202-633-6339
This position is with Smithsonian Institution , Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-30.
This is a Full-Time, Permanent position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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