Nursery Manager - Tree Seedling Production & Operations

Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, seeks a Nursery Manager for the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery in Preston, MD. The role oversees production, seed collection, sales, and operations, while guiding staff and budgets to support statewide conservation and forestry programs.

Responsibilities include planning annual production, coordinating contracts, and ensuring safe, efficient nursery operations across multiple species.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Substitutions available for education/experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall nursery administration and operations.
• Lead staffing, budgeting, contracts, and purchasing.
• Oversee seed collection, production, inventory, and distribution.
• Manage customer orders and seedling sales.
• Ensure equipment, facilities and safety compliance.

Skills

Administrative experience

Staff supervision

Nursery production

Budgeting

Contracts & purchasing

Customer orders & distribution

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, seeks a Nursery Manager for the John S. Ayton State Tree Nursery in Preston, MD. The role oversees production, seed collection, sales, and operations, while guiding staff and budgets to support statewide conservation and forestry programs.

Responsibilities include planning annual production, coordinating contracts, and ensuring safe, efficient nursery operations across multiple species.