Title: Nutrient Management Specialist
State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II
Hiring Range: $50,000 – $60,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location: Staunton, Commerce Rd
Agency Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job Duties
In this position, you will join a winning team and be responsible for the following duties:
Work as an integrated team member in support of DCR’s nonpoint source pollution (NPS) reduction efforts.
Implement Virginia’s Nutrient Management Program in assigned service area by preparing Certified Nutrient Management Plans. (Assigned territory will be localities located in the Southern and Central Piedmont areas of Virginia.)
Conduct surveys to verify the implementation of Nutrient Management Plans.
Complete nutrient management plan reviews for regulatory & incentive programs related to nutrient management, such as Chesapeake Bay TMDL and the Watershed Implementation Plan.
Provide or assist with educational programs to targeted groups to reduce levels of nutrients entering ground and surface waters.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and/or experience in Agronomy, Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Science, Horticulture, or related areas that provide the needed knowledge and abilities in those fields.
Previous work history, which demonstrates experience working on, and or knowledge of agricultural production practices, nutrient management, and agricultural land-use issues.
Work experience that demonstrates the ability to plan effectively and perform duties with minimum supervision.
Must possess a previous work history and or the ability to communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups of people from varying economic/educational situations.
Must possess strong written communication skills with a previous work history, which demonstrates experience reporting data and completing written reports.
Knowledge of and Proficiency in using MS Office Suite (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database) and other relevant software.
Additional Considerations
Education and/or Experience in the field of Agronomy, Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Science, Horticulture, or related areas.
Experience as a Virginia Certified Nutrient Management Planner – develop Nutrient Management Plans written to meet Virginia Nutrient Management Training and Certification regulations (or equivalent within service area).
Preferred Qualifications
Virginia Nutrient Management Planner Certification or must be qualified and obtain certification within 12 months of employment.
Valid Virginia Driver’s License or ability to attain required.
Fingerprint-based criminal history record check, references, work history, and DMV driving record may be verified prior to employment.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. Applications that say “See Resume” will not be considered. The website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in the PageUp Account to check the status of your application for this position.
DCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal opportunities without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.
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.