District Resource Management Assistant - District 3
Full Time
Virginia
Posted
Job description
District Resource Management Assistant – Applicant 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. Position will require daily travel and occasional overnight travel.
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, back pack sprayers, trail building tools, etc is an advantage.
- Good writing and communication skills, capable of working independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or related field or relative experience.
Special Requirements
- Employees are limited to working no more than 1500 hours in 12 months from May 1 to April 30. Position does not include benefits
- 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
- Criminal history record check, references, work history and DMV driving record will be verified prior to employment
Special Instructions to Applicants
State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
Must be willing to work weekends and evenings. There are no health benefits or paid vacation leave associated with the job. Employees are limited to working no more than 1500 hours in 12 months from May 1 to April 30. Position does not include benefits. Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Employer participates in e-Verify.
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.
Must be willing to work weekends and evenings. There are no health benefits or paid vacation leave associated with the job. Employees are limited to working no more than 1500 hours in 12 months from May 1 to April 30. Position does not include benefits. Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. Employer participates in e-Verify.
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.
If accommodations are needed with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 804-786-7964.
Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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