CAFMS Project Coordinator
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 60 - 65
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech is hiring a program coordinator. This position will be funded by the Joint Fire Science Program to support the Consortium of Appalachian Fire Managers and Scientists (CAFMS). Since 2009 CAFMS has served as the primary source of fire science information and knowledge exchange for the Appalachian Mountain region.
Required Qualifications
B.S. in natural resources management or a similar discipline
FFT2 Wildland Firefighter certification desired
Experience in event planning database management and social media platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. in natural resources or a related field
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$60k - $65
Hours per week
40
Review Date
April 3 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
IC
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