District Resource Management Assistant - District 3

Title: District Resource Management Assistant - District 3

State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist II

Hiring Range: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour, depends on qualifications and experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Natural Bridge State Park

Agency Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

THE AGENCY
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water and safe infrastructure. We manage 43 Virginia State Parks, which has thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, beaches, festivals, educational programs, more than 500 miles of trails … the list goes on.

If you’re someone who wants to love what you do, and make a difference, DCR is the place for you!

THE DIVISION
The Division of Virginia State Parks fulfills its mission “to conserve the natural, scenic, historic and cultural resources of the Commonwealth and provide recreational and educational opportunities consistent with the good stewardship of these lands, waters and facilities that leaves them unimpaired for future generations” by operating a system of 43 state parks that encompass over 75,000 acres; over 1200 buildings, almost 1700 campsites; over 300 cabins; over 700 miles of trails; nearly 500 miles of shoreline; 36 lakes and ponds; 11 swimming beaches; 4 international dark sky sites, and offers over 20,000 educational programs and workshops each year.

Managed by a full time staff of 275 and a wage staff of 1000+ during the prime season, Virginia’s award-winning state park system boasts an incredible and diverse array of natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources; including parks in the mountains; on the ocean; on the Chesapeake Bay; on 8 major rivers; on 4 major lakes; 4 rail trails; and 3 battlefield sites, and 32 sites listed on the National Historic Registry. It is our honor and privilege to play host to more than 8 million visitors annually and to offer recreational enjoyment that positively impacts local communities and the Commonwealth overall (to the tune of an economic impact that exceeds $324 million).

THE OPPORTUNITY
District 3 is seeking applicants to fill the District Resource Management Assistant position. This position 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. This position requires working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, 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, 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.
•Education, experience, or training in natural resources or related field or relative experience.

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