Application closing date is May 8, 2015. Apply on-line at: https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/10254
Position Description Chesapeake Bay Region Steward, Division of Natural Heritage (Env Spec I, Band 4), #00428 Closes On: 5/8/2015 CHESAPEAKE BAY REGION STEWARD (ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I), POSITION #00428 HIRING RANGE: $36,000 - $46,000 BAND 4 * This listing is open to the General Public. External and internal applicants will be considered. DCR is currently seeking candidates for a Natural Areas Steward position located in east-central Virginia. This position is part of a team of natural areas stewards managing the state natural area preserve system that protects outstanding examples of Virginia's natural communities and provides habitat for rare plants and animals. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia. Responsibilities include: Leading natural areas management activities on eight preserves in the Chesapeake Bay Region of Virginia. Specific duties include developing and implementing preserve management plans, executing invasive species management strategies and implementing control actions, monitoring rare species populations and natural community condition status, developing interpretive signs, monitoring effects of public use on natural heritage resources, conducting interpretive field trips, working with volunteers, and assisting with operations and prescribed fire management projects. Qualifications: Working experience or knowledge of natural resource management and conservation of rare species. Experience with botany, plant ecology, avian ecology, invasive species control, pesticide application, prescribed burning, trail maintenance, public-use monitoring, boat operations and volunteer coordination. Strong skills in oral and written communication, organization and problem solving. Proficiency with personal computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Ability to collect data and navigate terrain using global positioning systems (GPS) and to conduct analysis and produce maps with geographic information system (GIS) software such as ArcGIS. Proven ability to supervise contractors, volunteers and temporary employees and experience in administrating projects including budgeting and planning. Ability to travel frequently and work independently. Bachelor's degree preferred in natural resources, wildlife, forest or coastal resources management, or a related field. Individual is required to have or have the ability to obtain a valid Virginia driver's license and certifications in CPR and First Aid and pesticide application. Hiring Range: $36,000 - $46,000. Application closing date is May 8, 2015. A state application must be completed and submitted for consideration. Applications must be filled out on-line at: http://jobs.virginia.gov/. If you do not have access to a computer, please apply on-line through Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) in your area (most offices have public access computers and will assist you in completing an application) or visit a local library to use the public access computers. If you have questions or problems, call 804-786-7964. DCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
