District Resource Management Assistant - District 5
District Resource Management Assistant - District 5
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Job Description
Title: District Resource Management Assistant District 5
State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist II
Hiring Range: $18.00 $20.00 per hour
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location:Staunton River State Park
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public G
Job Duties
Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation!
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most access to the outdoors natural habitats open spaces clean water and safe infrastructure.
District 5 of the VA State Park System is accepting applications for a District Resource Management Assistant.
Job Summary:
This position will assist the District Resource Specialist with implementation of resource management projects across State Park District 5 which includes Staunton River Smith Mountain Lake Claytor Lake Occoneechee Mayo River and Fairy Stone State Parks. The position is based at Staunton River State Park in Halifax County Virginia. The position requires daily travel and occasional overnight travel.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the District V Resource Specialist
- Supervise seasonal staff in performing resource management activities including invasive species treatment prescribed burns boundary marking vegetation surveys permanent monitoring plot establishment and longterm land management planning and implementation.
- Will also provide state park/systemwide support in data management using ESRI Arc Pro.
- Requires working in a variety of outdoor conditions and terrain including heat cold rain humidity insects dust etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of regional tree/nonwoody plant species and ecosystems and tree species identification strongly recommended.
- Ability to organize and maintain tools and equipment associated with resource activities such as GPS units backpack sprayers trail building tools etc.
- Good writing and communication skills capable of working independently.
- Valid drivers license required.
Additional Considerations
- Knowledge and experience using GIS/GPS equipment and mapping software specifically ESRI Arc Pro preferred.
- VA Pesticide Applicators License or Registered Technician Certification License preferred. If not currently licensed will be required to obtain.
- NWCG fire fighter crew level certification preferred. Certification will need to be obtained within 12 months.
- Education experience or training in natural resources or related field.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications resumes cover letters etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience. To be considered for an interview the candidate must demonstrate the minimal qualifications within their application or resume.
Special requirements:
- Virginia Registered Technician Certification (pesticide) License if not currently licensed will need to be obtained within 6 months.
- DCR Sawyer Apprentice qualification or the ability to obtain within 6 months
We provide on the job training. Employees may be required to perform other park related duties during emergencies or on a nonrecurrent basis. Wage employment can be an outstanding first step toward a lasting career with the park service.
- Background Check: Employment in all Virginia State Parks positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
- Employment Eligibility: Selected candidates must complete the I9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in EVerify.
- Drivers License Requirement: A valid State Drivers License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
- Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1500 hours from May 1 to April 30. Typical work week for this position is Monday Friday although some weekend or holiday availability may be required.
Minorities individuals with disabilities veterans and people with National Parks Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.
- Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
- DCR classified retired and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
- Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
- Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night prior to a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a twonight minimum. Bunkhouses camping cabins and yurts are included; one night yurt stays only receive a 25 discount.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: NA
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Hourly
