Covenants Advisor

12001 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191

This is an on-site position at Reston Association Headquarters.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in the community? At Reston Association (RA),we’recommitted to enhancing the quality of life for Reston residents through outstanding programs, exceptional services, and dedicated stewardship of the community’s natural and recreational resources. As the community's steward, RAis responsible formaintainingthe quality of life in Reston, chiefly by caring for and administering the community's most precious asset - its real property.

At RA, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are actively seeking a Covenants Advisor to join our team! This role plays a vital part in supporting our community by helping residential members understand and comply with Reston Association’s covenants, bylaws, procedures, design guidelines, and standards.

The Covenants Advisor serves as a primary resource to members, property owners’ agents, architects, contractors, and community partnersbyproviding exceptional service, clear guidance, and knowledgeable support. This position is key to ensuring Reston’s architectural integrity,maintaining community appearance, and strengthening member relationships across the Association.

The ideal candidate will evaluate and process Design Review applications, support Cluster Boards with updates to cluster standards, conduct field inspections for covenants-related concerns,maintainaccuratecommunication records, and help ensure the fair and consistent application of RA standards. This role directly contributes to preserving the aesthetic character and long-term value of our community.

What You’ll Bring

• A two-year or four-year degree in Business, Urban Planning, Architecture, or a related field(or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in urban planning, architecture, property management, community associations, construction, or home improvement.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort working with databases and digital documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly and professionally.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Skilled at remaining calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, elevations, and architectural documents.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service to RA members and stakeholders.
• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors, including in varying weather conditions, while conducting site inspections or photographing properties.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the role, such as walking properties, occasional climbing or kneeling, and lifting upto 25lbs.when needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a role that balances fieldwork and office work, moving between computer-based tasks and in-based tasks and in-person, community facing responsibilities.
• A valid driver’s license andgooddriving record.

What You Can Expect From Reston  Association

At RA, we are leading the model community where all can Live, Work, Play and Get Involved, and we strive to preserve and enhance the Reston community through outstanding leadership,service and stewardship of our resources. Our Core Values of Service, Collaboration, Stewardship, Innovation and Leadership guide everything we do, and we are proud to provide a workplace in which everyone is treated as an individual with dignity and respect, encourages creativity, and always endeavors to provide an atmosphere that exceeds member expectations and engages collaboration and communication.

If you are passionate about a workplace that is dedicated to the preservation of natural resources and advancing community while at the same time creating acollaborative workplace, we want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or state as an individual with a disability.

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