Do you have interest and experience in promoting integrated pest management? Are you skilled at identifying weed, insect, and disease pests of the mid-Atlantic region? If this sounds like you, Montgomery Parks Horticulture, Forestry, and Environmental Education Division, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly professional Plant Health Horticulturist. Under the supervision of the Horticultural Program Manager, the Plant Health Hor... more details
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Do you have interest and experience in promoting integrated pest management?
Are you skilled at identifying weed, insect, and disease pests of the mid-Atlantic region?
If this sounds like you, Montgomery Parks Horticulture, Forestry, and Environmental Education Division, located in Gaithersburg, Maryland is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly professional Plant Health Horticulturist.
Under the supervision of the Horticultural Program Manager, the Plant Health Horticulturist is responsible for numerous county-wide programs including leading the Departmentwide integrated pest management (IPM) program and coordinating landscape tree planting efforts in parks across Montgomery County. The Plant Health Horticulturist serves a critical role representing the Division in cross-divisional work groups, providing technical expertise and consultation as it relates to pest management. This position also takes a leadership role in advancing the sustainability and climate change goals of the Department with the HFEE Division.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 420 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington DC area. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/
DIVERSITY STATEMENTThe Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. We will do what we can to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 301-495-4525 to request accommodation.
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties
Montgomery Parks Integrated Pest Management Program
Leads the Departmental Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program to strategize on pest management, pesticide reduction, alternative practices, innovation, analysis of data, and establishment of consistent standards, county-wide.
Coordinates the Quarterly IPM Briefing for the Directorate and Division Chiefs.
Responsible for development of Montgomery Park’s Semi-annual Integrated Pest Management Report to the Montgomery County Council every 6 months in collaboration with other park divisions which shares information and photos on innovative methods to manage pests on parkland.
Advocates for and promotes the use of alternatives practices and products in maintenance practices with staff.
Works with marketing staff to promote best alternative and IPM practices to the public through media outreach.
Provides staff technical information on all aspects of plant health and integrated pest management.
Tree Planting Program
Identifies potential tree planting locations in parks with a focus on equity area planting, diversity and climate change and works with staff to coordinate planting efforts.
Staff Training
Coordinates and provides internal staff training on integrated pest management.
Works closely with Divisional staff to guide them on program and facility climate competency efforts for sustainability, energy management, recycling, and material management.
Participates on Workgroups
Represents the Horticulture, Forestry and Environmental Education Division on Montgomery Parks’ Water Quality Team to assure good housekeeping in use and storage of pesticides and fertilizers.
Divisional liaison for department’s sustainability action plan and Montgomery County’s climate action initiatives.
Important Skills and Characteristics
Proficient in data analysis, including assessing for trends using Microsoft Excel, PowerBi, or other data tools.
Experience and confidence in developing educational training opportunities and with public speaking.
Ability to effectively communicate scientific information to a non-specialist audience.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of insects, weeds, and diseases of turf and ornamentals in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Knowledgeable about tree planting and horticulture best management practices.
Extensive knowledge of the principles of integrated pest management.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or any related field.
Four (4) years of professional experience in horticulture or closely related field.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total eight (8) years.
A valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's licenses must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required of the position.
Maryland State Pesticide Applicator’s License may be required
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Principal Horticulturist
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Working Conditions: Works in office and field. Considerable pressure to meet deadlines. May work evenings and weekends.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
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