Horticulture Supervisor

Position Location 12250 Sunet Hills Road, Reston, VA 20191 This is an on-site position located at Central Service Facilities & Walker Nature Center Position Overview Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? At Reston Association (RA), we’re committed to enhancing the quality of life for Reston residents through outstanding programs, exceptional services, and dedicated stewardship of the community’s natural and recreational resources. As the community's steward, RA is responsible for maintaining the quality of life in Reston, chiefly by caring for and administering the community's most precious asset - its real property. At RA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are actively seeking a Horticulture Supervisor to join our team! This position is responsible for overseeing landscape maintenance operations across Reston Association's parks, recreational facilities, pools, entrance landscapes, Walker Nature Center, demonstration gardens, and other Association properties. The Horticulture Supervisor plays a key role in preserving the beauty, safety, functionality, and environmental sustainability of community landscapes while supporting the Association's commitment to exceptional service and stewardship. The Horticulture Supervisor serves as the Association's subject matter expert in horticulture and landscape maintenance, providing leadership and direction to landscape crews responsible for maintaining a wide variety of community assets. This position oversees daily and seasonal work planning, landscape inspections, plant health assessments, project coordination, employee training, and safety compliance. The Horticulture Supervisor also assists with budgeting, resource allocation, and procurement while partnering with residents, staff, contractors, and facility users to address landscape maintenance needs and identify opportunities for improvement. Additionally, this position supports emergency response operations, including weather-related events and snow and ice removal, helping to ensure safe and efficient operations throughout the community. What You’ll Bring Two-year degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. Three years of experience and/or training in horticultural practices, including at least one year of lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a homeowner’s association, municipal, or similar parks and recreation setting. Strong knowledge of horticultural and landscape maintenance practices, including plant identification, planting, pruning, mulching, irrigation, weed management, pest control, herbicide application, native plants, and environmentally responsible landscape management techniques. Experience leading, training, coaching, and supervising landscape maintenance crews while promoting safety, accountability, and high-quality work standards. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and inspect daily and seasonal landscape maintenance activities, manage multiple projects, evaluate plant health, and implement corrective actions as needed. Experience managing resources, purchasing materials, monitoring budgets, and maintaining cost-effective operations. Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with residents, contractors, vendors, and staff. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn work order, scheduling, and landscape management systems. Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator License or the ability to obtain certification within three months of employment. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical activities including standing, walking on uneven terrain, bending, kneeling, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds. Ability to safely operate landscape equipment, tools, and vehicles and travel between Reston Association…

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