Landscape Contract Manager

Landscape Management PositionFunding for this position will be effective October 1, 2026. Reporting directly to a Division Director of Facilities Management, responsible for managing solicitations and cooperative contracts for the landscape management of all county properties.Examples Of Work PerformedManages all landscape-related contracts, including development, negotiation, renewals, compliance oversight, vendor performance, and budgetingCoordinates procurement activities, meetings, evaluations, and collaborates with leadership, auditors, and legal/procurement staffConducts landscape and irrigation inspections across county properties and coordinates vendor scheduling, site access, applications and servicesOversees irrigation scheduling, repairs, compliance, and recordkeepingSupports landscape and irrigation design for new facilities, ensuring proper plant selection, system compatibility, and construction monitoringOversees tree care programs, pest/disease management, and treatment decisions for county landscapes and facilitiesSupervises landscape projects and staffManages Courthouse grounds operationsEnsures quality of contractor-delivered servicesAssists with annual budgeting, special assignments, and required meetings and trainingsPerforms special duties as assignedOrganization RelationshipsReports directly to – Division Director of Facilities ManagementDirect Reports – NoPhysical DemandsPosition involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carryingRequires bending, kneeling, crawling and maneuvering in and around all kinds of equipmentEnvironmental FactorsWorks in all kinds of indoor and outdoor environments, including inclement weatherRegular travel between work sites as requiredExposure to dust, chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungus and high noise levels must be expectedIrregular HoursWork outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) may be requiredMay be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergencyRegular attendance is requiredThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.Minimum QualificationsA Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Landscape Management, Forestry, Park & Recreation, Botany, Agronomy or related field and five (5) years of contract development, contract administration, or contract management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experienceKnowledge of business administration and accounting principles and practicesLicenses and CertificationsRequired within thirty (30) days of employmentValid driver's licenseRequired within one (1) year of employmentCertified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)Non-commercial pesticide applicator's licensePreferred QualificationsCertified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD)Texas Irrigators LicenseISA certified arborist certificationWorking knowledge of plant material, insects, diseases, weed identification and irrigation systems preferredEmployment TestingEmployment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:Criminal background check: YesMotor Vehicle Record check: YesDrug screening: YesPhysical exam: NoPsychological exam: NoAdditional: N/ASupplemental InformationA Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone or visit our website at County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.Tobacco Free Workplace PolicyWilliamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.BenefitsWilliamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.The County also provides retirement benefits.

Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at .