Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of State Parks
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District Resource Management Assistant – District 2
Natural Resource Spec II
Closes On: 09/06/2024
State Parks – Widewater State Park
Hiring Range: $18.00 – $23.00 per hour
District 2 is seeking applications to fill the District Resource Management Assistant position. This position will assist the District Resource Specialist with implementation of resource management projects across District 2, which includes Sweet Run, Mason Neck, Leesylvania, Widewater, Culpeper Battlefields, Caledon, Westmoreland, and Lake Anna State Parks. This position is based out of Widewater State Park in Stafford, Virginia, and will require working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, daily travel, and occasional overnight travel.
Duties will include assisting the District Resource Specialist with a variety of resource management activities including but not limited to long-term land management planning and implementation; monitoring and controlling of non-native invasive species; preparing burn units and participating on prescribed burns as crew member/squad boss; managing deer hunts and other wildlife management; sustainable trail design, construction, and maintenance; plant and animal surveys; GIS data collection and data management; and other resource management-related tasks as needed.
This position will also be responsible for maintaining and organizing tools, equipment, office space, and vehicles; participating in special events and/or disaster relief as needed; and assisting with training and supervising park staff or volunteers as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of resource management issues, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficient writing and communication skills.
Additional Considerations
- Experience training and supervising others.
- Knowledge of regional plant species and ecosystems.
- Experience with sustainable trail design and maintenance.
- Ability to organize, maintain, and use tools and equipment associated with resource activities, such as small gas-powered engine tools, trail building tools, power tools, UTVs, backpack sprayers, etc.
- Knowledge and experience using GIS/GPS equipment and mapping software, specifically ESRI ArcPro and/or ArcGIS Online and associated mobile apps.
- Virginia Commercial Applicators License or Registered Technician Certification for use of pesticides.
- DCR prescribed burn crew certification (NWCG firefighter type 2).
- DCR chainsaw sawyer apprentice certification (or equivalent).
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.
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. This position requires working in a variety of outdoor conditions and terrain including heat, cold, rain, humidity, insects, dust, etc. The Registered Technician license, if not currently licensed, will need to be obtained within 6 months. Prescribed Burn Crew Member qualification (NWCG Firefighter Type 2), if not currently certified, will need to be obtained within 12 months. DCR sawyer apprentice certification (or equivalent) or ability to obtain within 6 months. Physical demands associated with this position include extensive walking, lifting, and carrying heavy weighted materials (up to 50 lbs), bending, stooping, etc.
A valid State Driver’s License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
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.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT.
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
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