Science Center. An employee shall advance from Trades Helper to Horticulturist C after one (1) year of satisfactory service in the job classification of Trades Helper. An employee shall advance from Horticulturist C to Horticulturist B after three (3) years of satisfactory service in the job classification of Horticulturist C. An employee with a degree in Horticulture or equivalent professional experience may begin at the Science Center at the Horticulturist B position. An employee shall advance from Horticulturist B to Horticulturist A after five (5) years of satisfactory service in the job classification of Horticulturist B and the completion of advance coursework or workshops in Botany and Horticulture approved by the Director of Botanic Gardens. Advancement may be made sooner if warranted, in the good faith judgment of the Director of Botanic gardens, by the employee’s job performance.
Science Center. An employee shall advance from Assistant Horticulturist B to Assistant Horticulturist A after one (1) year of satisfactory service in the job classification of Assistant Horticulturist B.
