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 facilities.
• Ability to respond to weather-related emergencies, including snow and ice removal operations, and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Four-year degree or additional accredited training in landscape maintenance, horticulture, environmental science, botany, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience working with native plants, developing or maintaining native planting palettes, and utilizing landscape maintenance, work order, or scheduling software (preferred).
• Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional Certification and/or International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist Credential (preferred).

What You Can Expect From Reston Association

At RA, we are leading the model community where all can Live, Work, Play and Get Involved, and we strive to preserve and enhance the Reston community through outstanding leadership, service and stewardship of our resources. Our Core Values of Service, Collaboration, Stewardship, Innovation and Leadership guide everything we do, and we are proud to provide a workplace in which everyone is treated as an individual with dignity and respect, encourages creativity, and always endeavors to provide an atmosphere that exceeds member expectations and engages collaboration and communication.

If you are passionate about a workplace that is dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and advancing community while at the same time creating a collaborative workplace, we want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or state as an individual with a disability.

Compensation

At RA, base salary serves as just one element of our comprehensive total rewards package. The salary range provided reflects the full scope of potential base compensation, but factors such as relevant experience, skills, and qualifications will play a crucial role in determining the final offer.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer an extensive array of benefits designed to support your overall well-being.

Our offerings include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and federal holidays
• Employe Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Legal Resources, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance
• Free recreation passes for seasonal employees and their dependents
• Discounted fees for all Recreation Programs and Camp Programs
• Discounts in the RA Tennis and Pickleball Pro Shop
• Free electric car charging on-site

We are dedicated to promoting a welcoming and rewarding workplace where all employees can thrive and feel valued. Your growth and success are important to us, and we strive to provide the resources and support necessary for you to achieve your personal and professional goals.

Reston Association is committed to maintaining a secure and transparent recruitment experience. As part of our standard hiring practices, all communication with applicants is conducted exclusively through official ADP email messages. Reston Association does not use text messaging, social media direct messages, or calls from unidentified numbers to schedule interviews or request personal information. If you receive a message that appears inconsistent with these guidelines, or if you would like to verify the legitimacy of any communication, please contact: Kaylin Bloom, Talent Acquisition Specialist, kbloom@reston.org