District Resource Management Assistant - District 5

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Halifax, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)! We are hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. We are accepting applications for a District Resources Management Assistant position. This position will assist the District Resource Specialist with implementing resource management projects across Virginia State Park District 5, which includes Staunton River, Smith Mountain Lake, Claytor Lake, Occoneechee, Mayo River, and Fairy Stone State Parks. This position is based at Staunton River State Park in Halifax County, Virginia. The position requires daily travel throughout the assigned geographical area and occasional overnight travel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of regional tree/non-woody plant species and ecosystems, and tree species identification.
• Ability to organize and maintain tools and equipment associated with resource activities, such as GPS units, backpack sprayers, trail-building tools, etc.
• Good writing and communication skills, capable of working independently.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• DCR Sawyer Apprentice qualification or the ability to obtain within 6 months

Nice To Haves

• 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. If not currently licensed will be required to obtain within 6 months.
• NWCG firefighter crew level certification preferred. Certification will need to be obtained within 12 months.
• Education, experience, or training in natural resources or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist the District V Resource Specialist.
• 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.
• Provide state park/system-wide support in data management using ESRI Arc Pro.
• Working in a variety of outdoor conditions and terrain, including heat, cold, rain, humidity, insects, dust, etc.

Benefits

• Opportunity for wage employees to participate in tax-deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurance, and supplemental retirement accounts made available through the Commonwealth’s provider network at the employee’s expense.
• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• 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 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. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees