[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity - Mountain Region Steward (Roanoke, VA), Division of Natural Heritage

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

-Original Message-
From: Marrocco, Angie (DCR)
Sent: Tue 8/24/2010 12:28 PM
Subject: Job Opportunity - Mountain Region Steward (Roanoke), Division of 
Natural Heritage
 
PLEASE POST THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THOSE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT EMAIL ACCESS.

 

Please review the most recent addition to DCR's job announcements on DCR's 
Intranet or Internet  at: 
http://dcrintra.dcr.virginia.gov/DCR_Public/Jobs/JobList.cfm.

 

The Division of Natural Heritage has a vacancy for a Mountain Region Steward, 
Environmental Specialist I, Position #00429. Position is located in Roanoke, VA 
and is open to the General Public.

 

Application closing date: October 10, 2010, ET.  ONLY Online applications 
through RMS will be accepted. Applications must be filed on-line at: 
http://jobs.virginia.gov/. Resumes will be accepted only if accompanied by a 
state application. 

 

Applicants who do not own a computer are encouraged to apply on-line through 
the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) in your area or visit a local library 
to use public access computers. If you have question or problems, call 804 
786-7964. DCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities and Persons 
with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

 

Angie Marrocco 
Human Resources Generalist 
VA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation 
203 Governor Street, Suite 402 
Richmond, VA 23219 
Tel: (804) 786-4378 
Fax: (804) 371-0315 
angie.marro...@dcr.virginia.gov 

 

[ECOLOG-L] 2012 Natural Area Conference Call for Papers

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is co-hosting the 39th 
annual Natural Areas Conference in Norfolk, VA October 9-12, 2012

The Virginia Natural Heritage Program is leading the planning effort, in 
coordination with the Natural Areas Association. 

The link below has conference information and a call for papers and posters.

http://www.naturalarea.org/12conference/

Submissions are due by June 1, 2012.

Topics of particular interest are:
* Natural Areas Program Relevance and Resilience
* Marketing, Communications and Outreach
* Land Conservation
* Coastal/Marine Issues
* Cave/Karst Issues
* Cultural Resource Management
* Managing Climate Disruption Effects
* Managing Public Access in Natural Areas
* Fire Ecology and Management
* Invasive Species Management

http://www.naturalarea.org/12conference/



Karen D. Patterson 
Natural Heritage Vegetation Ecologist
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
217 Governor St, 3rd floor, Richmond, VA 23219

[ECOLOG-L] Deadline extended to July 1: 2012 Natural Area Conference Call for Papers

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is co-hosting the 39th 
annual Natural Areas Conference in Norfolk, VA October 9-12, 2012



The Virginia Natural Heritage Program is leading the planning effort for this 
conference, in coordination with the Natural Areas Association.



The link below has conference information and a call for papers and posters.



http://www.naturalarea.org/12conference/



Submissions are due by July 1, 2012.



Topics of particular interest are:

* Natural Areas Program Relevance and Resilience * Marketing, Communications 
and Outreach * Land Conservation * Coastal/Marine Issues * Cave/Karst Issues * 
Cultural Resource Management * Managing Climate Disruption Effects * Managing 
Public Access in Natural Areas * Fire Ecology and Management * Invasive Species 
Management



http://www.naturalarea.org/12conference/



Karen D. Patterson

Natural Heritage Vegetation Ecologist

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

217 Governor St, 3rd floor, Richmond, VA 23219

[ECOLOG-L] Job posting: Richmond, VA USA - Director of Natural Area Protection, Virginia Division of Natural Heritage

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Apply at the link below. Do not contact me.

**
DCR's job announcements are accessed at:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/job.shtml


The Department of Conservation & Recreation's Division of Natural Heritage is 
seeking candidates for a Natural Areas Protection Manager position #00401 
located in Richmond. DCR's Natural Heritage Division is the state program 
responsible for identifying and protecting Virginia's natural communities and 
rare species and managing the State Natural Area Preserve System. The Natural 
Areas Protection Manager is part of an integrated team of 40 full-time 
biologists and natural resource professionals which have come from across the 
U.S. to identify VA's biodiversity and expand the Natural Area Preserve System 
of 62 Natural Area Preserves totaling 55,600 acres supporting 760 natural 
communities and rare species. The Program has been twice recognized as the best 
in the Western Hemisphere. This position leads a team of experts in identifying 
Virginia's natural area protection priorities.  Further details are on the DCR 
website as well as Virginia Jobs.



Application deadline:  8/7/15.  Applications may be submitted at:   
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com

The Department of Conservation & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Georgeanna Jensen
Human Resource Generalist
Department of Conservation & Recreation
600 E. Main St, 24th Floor
Richmond, VA  23219
804 786-5657 Phone   804 371-0315 Fax

[ECOLOG-L] Position: Central Virginia, USA. Virginia State Parks Natural Resource Management Assistant

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Apply directly to Irene Frentz, listed below.

Details here:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs?j=655

Natural Res. Spec II (Dist. Res. Mgmt. Assistant ), Wage, Open Until Filled

Pocahontas State Park located in Chesterfield, VA has an immediate opening for 
the following wage position:

Natural Resource Specialist II (District Resource Management Assistant)

District Resource Management Assistant - Incumbent will assist the District 
Resource Specialist with implementation of resource management projects across 
State Park District 4, which includes Bear Creek Lake, High Bridge Trail, 
Holliday Lake, Pocahontas, Powhatan, Sailor's Creek Battlefield, and Twin Lakes 
State Parks.  The position will be based at Pocahontas State Park in 
Chesterfield County, Virginia.  Position will require daily travel and 
occasional overnight travel.

Primary duties will be to assist resource management staff in performing 
resource management activities including water quality monitoring, invasive 
species treatment, prescribed burns, vegetation surveys, permanent monitoring 
plot establishment, trail design and construction, monitoring for insect pests, 
wildlife management, and long term land management planning and implementation. 
 Position will also provide state park/system-wide support in data management 
using ESRI ArcMap 10.  This position will also be responsible for supervising a 
crew of three or more individuals working to build new trails and repair 
existing trails, as well as complete other natural resource related projects.

Wage positions are limited to working 1500 hours in a 12 month period from May 
1 to April 30. No benefits are associated with wage positions.
Please review DCR's intranet or internet page for more information about this 
position.

A signed and dated Virginia Application for Employment form must be submitted 
to:

Irene Frentz, District 4 Resource Specialist
Pocahontas State Park
10301 State Park Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
E-mail:  irene.fre...@dcr.virginia.gov
Fax:  804-796-4004

Application deadline: Open Until Filled
A blank application form may be downloaded from the following link:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs

The Department of Conservation & Recreation is an E-Verify and  Equal 
Opportunity Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Position: Virginia State Parks, Richmond, VA USA - Regional Natural Resource Manager

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Description at:

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/job.shtml?j=528

DCR's job announcements are accessed at:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/job.shtml


The Department of Conservation & Recreation's Division of  State Parks is 
seeking an Environmental Specialist II to fill the Regional Natural Resource 
Manager position.  The incumbent will further State Parks department and 
division resource management goals by supervising District Resource Specialists 
and assisting the Resource Management Manager as well as  District and Park 
Managers in developing resource management and conservation plans; coordinating 
the management prescriptions and activities; coordinating the VSCC and other 
AmeriCorps/volunteer programs focused on resource management and monitoring the 
project budgets; coordinating cooperative resource management programs; 
assisting with management of natural & cultural areas; & providing protection 
of resources.

Application deadline:  2/18/2015.  Applications may be submitted at:  
http://jobs.virginia.gov/

The Department of Conservation & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer



Georgeanna Jensen
Human Resource Generalist
Department of Conservation & Recreation
600 E. Main St, 24th Floor
Richmond, VA  23219
804 786-5657 Phone   804 371-0315 Fax

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: Richmond, VA USA - Chesapeake Bay Region Natural Areas Steward

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

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.

[ECOLOG-L] Position Announcement: Stewardship Ecologist - Virginia Natural Heritage Program - closes Dec 6

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

See link below for information:

Please review the most recent addition to DCR's job announcements on DCR's 
(Internet or Intranet) at:
http://dcrintra.dcr.virginia.gov/DCR_Public/Jobs/JobList.cfm.

DCR's Division of Natural Heritage is currently seeking a qualified individual 
to fill a vacancy (Position #00436) in or near Staunton, Virginia.  This 
position is part of DCR's Natural Heritage Program responsible for conserving 
Virginia's biological diversity through inventory, protection and stewardship, 
and twice selected as the outstanding Natural Heritage Program in the Americas. 
The position is part of a professional natural resource team managing the state 
Natural Area Preserve (NAP) system, which protects habitat for rare species and 
outstanding examples of Virginia's natural communities.

Application closing date: December 6, 2013.  ONLY Online applications through 
RMS will be accepted. Applications must be filed on-line at: 
http://jobs.virginia.gov/. Resumes will be accepted only if accompanied by a 
completed state application.

Applicants who do not own a computer are encouraged to apply on-line through 
the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) in your area or visit a local library 
to use public access computers. If you have question or problems, call 804 
786-7964. DCR is an E-Verify Employer. DCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Virginia Division of Natural Heritage Longleaf Pine Restoration Specialist / Regional Supervisor #00419 (VA, USA)

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Apply at the link below. I am not responsible for hiring this position.

Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 3:54 PM
To: All
Subject: Job Opportunity: Environmental Specialist II - Division of Natural 
Heritage Longleaf Pine Restoration Specialist / Regional Supervisor #00419

DCR's job announcements are accessed at:
http://dcrintra.dcr.virginia.gov/DCR_Public/Jobs/JobList.cfm

The Division of Natural Heritage is currently seeking candidates for a Longleaf 
Pine Restoration Specialist/Regional Supervisor position 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.  The position is located in Suffolk, 
Virginia.

Apply on line at:  http://jobs.state.va.us/

Application deadline:  April 30, 2014.

The Department of Conservation & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Virginia Natural Heritage SW VA Natural Areas Steward, (Environmental Specialist I, Natural Heritage), Scott CO, VA, U.S.A.

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Another opportunity with Virginia's Natural Heritage Program. This one in SW 
Virginia.

Apply at the link below.  I am not responsible for filling this position.

Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 1:39 PM
To: All
Subject: Job Opportunity: Environmental Specialist I, Natural Heritage Closes 
4/30/14

DCR's job announcements are accessed at:
http://dcrintra.dcr.virginia.gov/DCR_Public/Jobs/JobList.cfm.

Natural Heritage Division has an Environmental Specialist I position located in 
Scott County open for recruitment.  They are currently seeking candidates for a 
Natural Areas Steward position located in southwestern Virginia.  The position 
will be responsible for conserving Virginia's biological diversity through 
inventory, protection and stewardship, and twice selected as the outstanding 
Natural Heritage Program of the Americas.
A Virginia Application for Employment form must be submitted to:  
http://jobs.virginia.gov/
Application deadline:  4/30/2014.

The Department of Conservation & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

[ECOLOG-L] Job Opportunity: Environmental Manager I, Natural Heritage Information Manager, Richmond, Virginia, USA

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Position within Virginia Natural Heritage Program, managing the Information / 
GIS Section.
*

Application deadline: June 24, 2016.  Applications may be submitted at:   
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com .

Complete information on this position can be found at:

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs?j=2016-06-13-17-20-01-931070-kb3

DCR's job announcements are accessed at:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs


The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Natural Heritage 
Program, seeks to fill a full-time, classified position for Natural Heritage 
Information Manager. One of five section managers in the Natural Heritage 
Division, this position is responsible for management of at least six soft 
money-funded Data Specialist, GIS Specialist, Landscape Ecologist and 
Conservation Planner staff. This position is responsible for pursuing project 
funding and managing projects that are supportive of the Natural Heritage 
mission to "conserve Virginia's biodiversity through inventory, data 
management, land protection and stewardship". This work includes oversight and 
management of projects using Biotics, a biodiversity conservation-focused 
database system; management of the Virginia's Conservation Lands Database; 
predictive habitat species modeling work; developing, revising, maintaining and 
supporting partner use of the statewide ConservationVision models; and the 
development of various other as-needed analyses and data-based assessments to 
guide strategic conservation planning.

Complete information on this position can be found at:  
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.comApplication deadline: June 24, 2016.  
Applications may be submitted at:   https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com .


The Department of Conservation & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer



Georgeanna Jensen
Human Resource Generalist
Department of Conservation & Recreation
600 E. Main St, 24th Floor
Richmond, VA  23219
804 786-5657 Phone   804 371-0315 Fax

[ECOLOG-L] Job announcement: VA Natural Heritage Program Project Review assistant, Richmond, VA USA, closes Sept. 27, 2016

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Full description at:

http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs?j=2016-09-19-09-41-45-487821-nl8

Apply online at:
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com


DCR's job announcements are accessed at:
http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs


The Department of Conservation & Recreation's Division of  Natural Heritage is 
seeking a Project Review Assistant. The Virginia Department of Conservation and 
Recreation is currently seeking candidates for a Project Review Assistant 
position located in Richmond. DCR's Natural Heritage Division is the state 
program responsible for identifying and protecting Virginia's natural 
communities and rare species and managing the State Natural Area Preserve 
System. The Natural Heritage project unit reviews 200-250 projects a month in 
order to identify potential impacts to threatened and endangered species and 
other natural heritage resources. These projects are submitted by localities, 
land trusts and state and federal regulatory agencies as well as by private 
consultants seeking information to meet local, state, and federal regulatory 
needs and for conservation recommendations.  Responsibilities include: 
assisting with project review by receiving projects, maintaining database and 
performing initial spatial analysis. This position will also perform secondary 
review of projects.

Application deadline: September 27, 2016.  Applications may be submitted at:   
https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com

The Department of Conservation & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

[ECOLOG-L] Job Posting: Broad Run, Virginia USA. Bull Run Mountains Conservancy: Resident Naturalist & Building Caretaker Position

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Bull Run Mountains Conservancy: Resident Naturalist & Building Caretaker 
Position

Bull Run Mountains Conservancy is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization founded 
in 1994 to protect the Bull Run Mountains through education, research, and 
stewardship. The Conservancy is located in Broad Run, Virginia, about 3 miles 
west of the town of Haymarket and about 25 miles from Washington, D.C. We are 
currently seeking a part-time Resident Naturalist and Building Caretaker.

This position entails a combination of environmental education programming and 
development, scientific field studies, and administrative work. Applicants must 
have a good grasp of natural history and biological concepts, and a willingness 
to constantly develop as a professional naturalist. Communication skills are 
extremely important. Experience in education and field studies desired. 
Computer experience in database programs, publisher programs, and spreadsheets 
is needed. Knowledge and experience working with GIS programming preferred.

Housing is provided in the Mountain House Headquarters located at 17405 
Beverley Mill Drive, Broad Run, Virginia 20137 at the foot of the Bull Run 
Mountains. The position requires a responsible person to occupy the caretaking 
apartment and to perform a security presence on BRMC's Mountain House property. 
This includes managing the building's fire and burglary alarm system, as well 
as visual and actual security of the building after hours. Maintaining an 
orderly and clean resident apartment and a professional standard for the BRMC 
headquarters constitutes the Caretaker's responsibilities.

The position requires 15 hours conducting the above tasks per week, including 
weekend hours. Utilities are not included. The one-bedroom residence has a 
bottom and top floor and has its own entrance. BRMC has washer/dryer that can 
be used providing the utility room is kept clear when not in use. There is a 
small space outside for gardening.

This is an ideal position for a mature college student, graduate student, or 
active retired person. The proximity to the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area 
Preserve is a welcome amenity for a person working in the environmental 
profession. Deadline for applying is September 15, 2016.


Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume to: 
i...@brmconservancy.org or mail to PO Box 201, 
Broad Run, VA 20137.

[ECOLOG-L] UPDATE: Job Posting: Broad Run, Virginia USA. Bull Run Mountains Conservancy: Resident Naturalist & Building Caretaker Position

[Patterson, Karen (DCR)]

Deadline for applying is October 31, 2016.

Bull Run Mountains Conservancy: Resident Naturalist & Building Caretaker
Position
Bull Run Mountains Conservancy is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization founded 
in 1994
to protect the Bull Run Mountains through education, research, and stewardship. 
The
Conservancy is located in Broad Run, Virginia, about 3 miles west of the town of
Haymarket and about 25 miles from Washington, D.C. We are currently seeking a 
parttime
Resident Naturalist and Building Caretaker.

This position entails a combination of environmental education programming and
development, scientific field studies, and administrative work. Applicants must 
have a
good grasp of natural history and biological concepts, and a willingness to 
constantly
develop as a professional naturalist. Communication skills are extremely 
important.
Experience in education and field studies desired. Computer experience in 
database
programs, publisher programs, and spreadsheets is needed. Knowledge and 
experience
working with GIS programming preferred.

Housing is provided in the Mountain House Headquarters located at 17405 
Beverley Mill
Drive, Broad Run, Virginia 20137 at the foot of the Bull Run Mountains. The 
position
requires a responsible person to occupy the caretaking apartment and to perform 
a
security presence on BRMC's Mountain House property. This includes managing the
building's fire and burglary alarm system, as well as visual and actual 
security of the
building after hours. Maintaining an orderly and clean resident apartment and a
professional standard for the BRMC headquarters constitutes the Caretaker's
responsibilities.

The position requires 15 hours conducting the above tasks per week. Utilities 
are not
included. The one-bedroom residence has a bottom and top floor and has its own
entrance. BRMC has washer/dryer that can be used providing the utility room is 
kept
clear when not in use. There is a small space outside for gardening.
This is an ideal position for a mature college student, graduate student, or 
active retired
person. The proximity to the Bull Run Mountain Natural Area Preserve is a 
welcome
amenity for a person working in the environmental profession.

Deadline for applying is October 31, 2016.

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume to:
i...@brmconservancy.org or mail to PO Box 201, 
Broad Run, VA 20137