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Training Instructor (Vocational Training Instructor - Horticulture)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemColeman, FL · full time
$63,780 – $82,301
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
Train incarcerated individuals in horticulture practices and trade skills within a federal correctional facility, developing curriculum and managing the vocational program while maintaining institution security. This role suits experienced horticulturists who want to apply their expertise in education and correctional settings.
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What they ask for
Required
- Valid industry-recognized horticulture credential (CNLP, ISA Certified Arborist, or equivalent)
- Minimum two years of verifiable horticulture experience within the past four years
- Hands-on experience in plant production, landscape work, turfgrass management, arboriculture, garden center operations, irrigation, or pest management
- Bachelor's degree in education or related subject area, or specialized instruction/training experience
- Master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or two years of graduate study toward a master's degree
- Ability to work in a correctional facility and maintain institutional security
- Experience instructing others in horticulture practices