District Resource Management Assistant
Virginia State Parks
Natural Bridge, Virginia
Natural Resource Specialist II
District Resource Management Assistant
State Parks - Natural Bridge State Park
Hiring Range: $15.00 - $20.00 depending on qualifications and experience
Position open until filled
Job Description:
As a District Resource Management Assistant, you will assist the District Resource Specialist with implementation of resource management projects across State Park District 3, which includes Douthat, Falling Spring, Green Pastures, James River, Natural Bridge, Seven Bends, Shenandoah River, and Sky Meadows State Parks. The position is based at Natural Bridge State Park in Rockbridge County, Virginia.
Primary duties will be to assist District Resource Specialist and supervise seasonal staff in performing resource management activities including invasive species treatment, prescribed burns, boundary marking, vegetation surveys, permanent monitoring plot establishment, and long term land management planning and implementation. Position will also provide state park/system-wide support in data management using ESRI Arc Pro.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Knowledge of regional tree/non-woody 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. is an advantage.
- Good writing and communication skills, capable of working independently.
Additional Considerations:
- Knowledge and experience using GIS/GPS equipment and mapping software, specifically ESRI Arc Pro preferred.
- VA Pesticide Applicator’s License or Registered Technician Certification License preferred. License will need to be obtained if not currently licensed.
- NWCG fire fighter crew level certification preferred. Certification will need to be obtained within 12 months.
Special Instructions:
- Wage positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours worked in 12 months from May 1 to April 30, regardless of start date.
- Valid VA Driver’s License or ability to attain required.
- Ability to work in diverse conditions including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, dust, animals and insects
- Virginia registered technician certification (pesticide) or the ability to obtain within 6 months
- DCR Sawyer Apprentice qualification or the ability to obtain within 6 months
- Frequent daily and occasional overnight travel required
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.
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.
DCR provides the opportunity for wage employees to participate in tax deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurances, and supplemental retirement accounts made available through the Commonwealth’s provider network at the employee’s expense. As an employee of State Parks, you will also receive:
- 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 two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.
Applications may be submitted online or in-person. For in person submissions, a completed, signed and dated Virginia Application for Employment form must be submitted to:
Al Cire, District 3 Resource Specialist
Natural Bridge State Park
P.O. Box 57
Natural Bridge, VA 24578
Email: al.cire@dcr.virginia.gov
A blank application form may be downloaded from the following link: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/document/job-application-2015.doc (Word)
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 skill sets 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.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
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