Natural Lands Manager

CASEY TREES•Berryville, VA

7d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Natural Lands Manager leads and supports land management, equipment and structures maintenance, and tree production activities. The role administers land management plans outside nursery production areas; coordinates with construction and land-management contractors; maintains farm buildings and heavy equipment; and performs or supervises tree planting, care, pruning, harvesting, irrigation, and pest and disease monitoring. The manager communicates operational challenges, maintenance needs, and improvement opportunities to the Director of Farm Operations and other appropriate management staff. The position works with Farm Operations staff, especially the Farm Field Manager on tree production, and serves as a positive role model for the Farm Crew. The position supervises temporary labor, Farm Crew, and Farm Crew Chiefs in the field. It promotes safe work practices, supports staff training, and ensures adherence to organizational policies and procedures. The role also conducts or leads farm tours and educational events and helps connect people to trees. This is a full-time, exempt position working 40 hours per week. It is primarily an in-person role with few opportunities for telework. The incumbent works outdoors year-round in heat, cold, and inclement weather and must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when needed. Local travel in the greater Washington, DC area is required, with occasional out-of-area travel and overnight stays. Casey Trees offers health, dental, and vision benefits; a flexible spending account; paid holidays; paid time off; and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one year of experience in general building contracting, natural resource management, farming, tree production, horticulture, or a related field.
Strong mechanical skills for heavy equipment maintenance.
Ability and motivation to learn new skills quickly, with a focus on horticultural skills.
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to safely drive a pickup truck and trailer.
Certified Pesticide Applicator license required within one year of hire.
Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
Experience operating and maintaining farm machinery and equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
Ability to work outdoors year-round in heat, cold, and inclement weather.
Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when needed.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

ISA and/or CPH Certification.
Two years of supervisory field management experience.
Certified Pesticide Applicator’s License from any state.

Responsibilities

Administer land management plans outside nursery production areas.
Serve as liaison for construction contractors, land-management contractors, and similar vendors.
Perform and supervise routine maintenance on farm structures and buildings.
Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs for heavy equipment alongside the Farm Field Manager.
Supervise, motivate, and evaluate field staff, including temporary labor, Farm Crew, and Farm Crew Chiefs.
Operate farm equipment for nursery and grounds-maintenance operations.
Operate hand-held power tools and machinery for grounds and facilities maintenance.
Plant, maintain, prune, and harvest trees.
Install, maintain, monitor, and manage irrigation systems.
Monitor nursery fields and farm landscapes for pests and disease.
Follow or develop pesticide application programs using IPM protocols; order and maintain pesticide inventory, keep application records, and apply pesticides in accordance with applicable standards while ensuring subordinate staff do the same.
Ensure staff understand and follow safety protocols and promote a safety culture by reducing hazards related to human error and equipment or machine operations.
Assist with inventory as directed.
Conduct or lead farm tours, educational activities, and related events as required.
Train farm staff, particularly on heavy equipment and building maintenance and land-management tasks.
Communicate operational challenges, maintenance needs, and opportunities for improvement to the Director of Farm Operations and appropriate management staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.