Environmental Resources Specialist

Job overview

The Environmental Resources Specialist is an onsite role in Reston, VA, with work at the Central Services Facility, Walker Nature Center, and Reston Headquarters. Pay is $23.85–$26.88 per hour. Reston Association’s work includes stewardship of the community’s natural and recreational resources. The specialist manages the community garden program and carries out habitat restoration and natural-area maintenance. The role also leads seasonal staff and collaborates across departments to support environmental initiatives, volunteer programs, and operational needs.

What you'll do

• Manage the community garden program
• perform hands-on habitat restoration and natural-area maintenance in parklands
• provide leadership to seasonal staff
• collaborate across departments on environmental initiatives, volunteer programs, and operational needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

environmental resources specialist

reston va

reston association

community gardens

habitat restoration

natural area maintenance

parklands

seasonal staff leadership

arcgis

pesticide certification

$23.85–$26.88/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• medical and dependent care FSA
• employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off and federal holidays
• EAP
• optional insurance plans
• recreation passes and program discounts
• free onsite electric car charging.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience. Registered Technician Pesticide Certification is required or must be obtained within six months; ArcGIS and Microsoft Office proficiency are listed.

About the employer

Reston Association is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.