Environmental Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, horticulture, botany, earth systems, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience in environmental management, horticulture, or natural area maintenance.
• Knowledge of native and invasive plant species in Northern Virginia and basic ecological principles.
• Experience performing habitat restoration and natural area maintenance.
• Ability to perform physical outdoor work and operate landscaping and grounds equipment.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage residents and volunteers.
• Ability to work independently, organize work, and manage multiple priorities.
• Registered Technician Pesticide Certification, or ability to obtain it within six months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising or leading staff.
• Experience with or familiarity operating woodchippers, tillers, small tractors, and dump-bed trucks.

Responsibilities

• Manage the community garden program day to day.
• Perform hands-on habitat restoration and natural area maintenance throughout Reston’s parklands.
• Help balance ecological integrity with community use and engagement.
• Provide leadership to seasonal staff.
• Collaborate across departments to support environmental initiatives, volunteer programs, and operational needs.

Benefits

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