Stewardship Tech
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, responsible for outdoor recreation, flood resilience, and protecting natural resources. The Coastal Region (CR) encompasses the Virginia Eastern Shore and specific cities in Tidewater Virginia. The successful candidate will assist the Regional Steward and Operations Steward in managing twelve Natural Area Preserves, with a focus on those south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. This role will primarily operate out of the North Landing River Natural Area Preserve in Virginia Beach but requires regular reporting to the Regional Work Center in Belle Haven. Key responsibilities include assisting with resource management, public engagement, data collection, and maintaining trails, roads, and public access facilities. Occasional weekend work may be necessary.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of resource management issues, practices, and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of Windows-based computer operation and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.).
- Proficient data organization skills to include documenting, updating, and maintaining records; logging data; and keeping inventory of supplies on-hand and/or needed.
- Valid Driver’s license required and experience driving a tow vehicle with a utility trailer.
- Experience using GIS programs and/or mobile applications.
- Maintain high level of physical fitness.
- Experience working outdoors plus operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
- Ability to follow directions, work as part of a team and work independently.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated knowledge of biology, botany, resource management, or a similar field.
- Experience with pesticide application and VDACS Registered Technician certification or ability to obtain certification.
- CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification.
- DCR chainsaw sawyer apprentice certification (or equivalent) or ability to obtain certification.
- Successful completion of the Virginia Boater Safety Course and experience operating vessels; ability to operate a vessel up to 21’.
- Experience working with and/or training volunteers.
- Certifications that allow participation as VDCR burn crew member or the ability to obtain them, including being able to pass a work capacity test (pack test)-arduous level.
Responsibilities
- Conduct walking trails, boardwalk, and facilities maintenance.
- Assist with resource management activities, including invasive species management and biological resource monitoring.
- Provide on-site presence and interpretation about natural resources and preserve rules at CR NAPs as needed and directed.
- Help to ensure a balance between resource protection and public use.
Benefits
- Tax-deferred compensation programs
- Supplemental disability insurance
- Supplemental retirement accounts
- Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
- Overnight facility discounts at Virginia State Parks (for classified, retired, and wage staff after six months of service)
- 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 before 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.
- Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
