Agency: U. S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic
Deadline: July 30, 2026
For more information and to apply online, please visit our ERA site.
Series/Grade: LE – 1310 1,2
Salary:
For Grade LE 1 (Training Grade): $9,062/ Per Year (Gross)
For Grade LE 2 (Full Performance Grade): $10,357/ Per Year (Gross)
Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Who May Apply:
This position is open to All Interested Applicants/ All Sources. For USEFM – FP grades are FP-DD and FP-CC. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent. Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Summary: The U.S. Mission in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Gardener in the Facility Management Office, Management section.
Supervisory Position: No.
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No.
Travel Required: Not Required.
Duties:
The gardener is responsible for performing gardening care and grounds maintenance at Mission office facilities including associated agencies, as well as other U.S. Government (USG) owned and leased properties as directed and at the official residences of the Principal Officials at post.
Plans, schedules, and participates in the gardening work as assigned including but not limited to soil preparation, planting, pruning, trimming, staking, cultivating, weeding, transplanting of trees, lawn turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, and hedges. Performs other gardening work as required.
Keeps pedestrian pathways, steps, walkways, green spaces, work areas, and roadways clear of debris, clutter, refuse, and trash.
• Uses power equipment commonly used in gardening and grounds maintenance such as tractors and tractor attachments, back hoes, dump trucks, aerial man lifts, forklifts, cultivators, mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, chain saws, woodchippers, rotary tillers, power brooms, pressure washers, and sprayers. Makes minor repairs when necessary to include adjustments on power equipment used in gardening, and on gardening tools, sprinkler heads and hoses, determining sufficient water pressure, or valve and pipe coverage needs.
• Performs snow removal and de-icing duties at the Embassy/Consulate compound and other USG owned and leased buildings using shovels, power blowers and vehicle attached plows, salt spreaders and other ice melt and traction control materials and equipment.
Performs general swimming pool and deck cleaning as required utilizing pool and deck cleaning chemicals. Samples pool water to determine chemical quantities to maintain proper operational capability.
Escorts visitors, outside contractors, and non-cleared employees at post when required.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate or Public Trust security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements: Completion of primary school is required.
Experience:
For Grade LE 1 (Training Grade): A minimum of one (1) year of gardening experience is required.
For Grade LE 2 (Full Performance Grade): A minimum of two (2) years of gardening experience is required.
Language: Rudimentary verbal skills in English are required. Limited knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) of Russian is required. (This may be tested.)
Job Knowledge: Good working knowledge of how to plant/ transplant shrubs, flowers etc. typical for the area required. Maintenance of gardens and lawns using knowledge of gardening techniques is required.
Skills And Abilities:
• Ability to physically perform arduous tasks as well as work independently.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate motorized equipment and vehicles, such as mowers, sprinklers, etc. Ability to use all gardening tools and swimming pool cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as eyewear, and safety shoes.
(This may be tested.)
Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. Locally Employed staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.
Other Information:
For more information on hiring preferences and additional employment considerations, please visit our ERA site.
How to Apply:
To apply, please visit our ERA site. For an instructional video on how to apply, click here.
Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
Required Documents:
Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
- High/Secondary School Diploma (Attestat)
- Residency and/or work permit (for non-Kyrgyz citizens only)
- Other supporting document/s
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
- Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Passport copy
- DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
For More Info:
HR Section
+996 597000
BishkekHR@state.gov