Supervisory Horticulturist - (Director of Horticulture)

Architect of the Capitol

Washington, DC, United States
Full-time
Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

Summary The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) has a leadership position as Director of Horticulture within Capitol Grounds and Arboretum (CGA); Horticulture Division. The Supervisory Horticulturist primary purpose of the position is to provide leadership and long-term planning for the Gardening Division, including planning and managing long term human capital, budget, customer experience, curatorial and other critical processes. Responsibilities Supervisory and Managerial Responsibilities Supervises the staff of the division through subordinate supervisors. Performs administrative and technical supervisory functions for subordinates. Assigns duties and evaluates performance. Manages the organizational unit's budget and workload. Develops performance requirements for subordinates and ensures a mutual understanding of the performance standards. Develops work improvement plans for subordinates. Provides advice and counsel to subordinates on administrative and technical work matters. Garden a...