Project Review Assistant
About The Position
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring a Project Review Assistant, listed under the state role title Environmental Specialist I. DCR is Virginia’s lead conservation agency, working to provide outdoor recreation, strengthen community flood resilience, and protect clean water, parks, natural habitats, and open spaces. The position is based in an office, pays $15.00–$17.00, and is a wage/seasonal role limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 through April 30. Wage/seasonal employees are not eligible for Commonwealth benefits such as health care and paid leave. They may participate, at their own expense, in tax-deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurance, and supplemental retirement accounts offered through the Commonwealth’s provider network. Applicants must apply through the online application system. A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state or personal vehicle for official agency business. DCR encourages applications from minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Park Service or federal government experience.
Requirements
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including data entry into Access.
- Experience working independently in a multitasking team environment.
- Experience in roles requiring attention to detail.
- A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting official business on behalf of the agency.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with and knowledge of biology or environmental science.
Benefits
- Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
- After six months of service, overnight-stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff: free camping outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season at sites accommodating up to six people; free Sunday–Thursday camping during that season, excluding the night before holidays; and 50% off qualifying cabins and other listed lodging outside that season, subject to stated limits and conditions.
- Wage employees may participate, at their own expense, in tax-deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurance, and supplemental retirement accounts through the Commonwealth’s provider network.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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