Title: District Resource Management Assistant – District 2
State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist II
Hiring Range: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location:Widewater State Park
Agency Website:www.dcr.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job Duties
District 2 is seeking candidates to fill the District Resource Management Assistant position, based out of Widewater State Park. The District Resource Management Assistant will be responsible for maintenance and organization of tools, equipment, office space and vehicles; mapping using GPS and ESRI ArcGIS software; data entry; participation in special events and/or disaster relief as needed; and supervision of Virginia Service and Conservation Corps (AmeriCorps) crew, Youth Conservation Corps volunteers, and other volunteers as requested. This position will also assist the District Resource Specialist with a variety of resource management projects including:
- Long term land management planning and implementation
- Monitoring and control of non-native or invasive pest species
- Preparation of burn units and participation on prescribed burns as crew member/squad boss
- Trail design, construction, and maintenance
- Plant and animal surveys
- Managed deer hunts and other wildlife management
- Boundary marking
- GIS data collection and data management
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain required
- Basic knowledge of resource management issues, practices, and procedures
- Basic knowledge of Windows based computer operation
Additional Considerations
- Experience using ArcGIS mapping software
- Experience with tools such compass, clinometer, diameter tape, and trail building tools
- Ability to organize, maintain, and use tools and equipment associated with resource activities (hand tools, chainsaw, ATV, UTV, Skidsteer, Tractor, etc.)
- Experience with sustainable trail design and maintenance
- Good communication, writing and data organization skills
- Ability to train and supervise others
Special Instructions
Ability to work in diverse conditions including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, dust, animals and insects is required. Frequent daily and occasional overnight travel required. DCR Prescribed Burn Crew Member qualification or the ability to obtain within 12 months (NWCG firefighter type 2) required. Virginia registered technician certification (pesticide) or the ability to obtain within 6 months is required. DCR Sawyer Apprentice qualification or the ability to obtain within 6 months is required.
For all positions, experience is not required, but is preferred. Weekends and holiday work required. We provide on the job training. Employees may be required to perform other park related duties during emergencies, or on a non-recurrent basis. Seasonal summer jobs can be an outstanding first step toward a lasting career with the park service.
There are no health benefits or paid vacation leave associated with the job. Employees are limited to working no more than 1500 hours in 12 months from May 1 to April 30. Position does not include benefits. Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Criminal history record check, references, work history and DMV driving record will be verified prior to employment. Employer participates in e-Verify.
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 pm on the closing date through the PageUp recruitment system. State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp Account to check the status of your application for this position. DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
Contact Information
Name: Laura Nelson
Phone: 804-786-5657
Email: hr@dcr.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.