Horticultural Specialist

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Horticultural Specialist **to join our team In this role you will get to design and manage development of design and installatio of landscape and planting.

**What You'll Be Doing**:

- Management of plant species, shrubs, ground covers and grasses.
- Managing the health and quality of soil and how to improve them for best growth of trees and plants.
- Conducting regular site visits to monitor progress, ensure landscape design specifications and provide solutions as per site conditions.
- Supervise the contractor for procurement, installation and maintenance of the required landscape plants, structures and materials.
- Supervision and management of all horticulture related projects on site and off site.
- Identification, installation and cultivation of planting in accordance with the design and specification.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, ensure landscape design specifications and provide solutions as per site conditions.

**What Required Skills You'll Bring**:

- Masters Degree in Agriculture or Horticulture.
- Minimum 15 years experience in horticulture, landscape design and managing planting and maintenance.
- Knowledge and experience in plant selection based on soil and climatic conditions.
- Knowledge in potential pest and diseases and prevention and treatment.
- Experience in horticultural design and supervision of planting and maintenance.
- Experience in protection of existing trees and shrubs and relocation.

**Minimum Clearance Required to Start**:
Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.