Title: Trades Technician-Augusta Forestry Center

State Role Title: Trades Technician I

Hiring Range: $15.00 an hour

Agency: Department of Forestry

Location: Augusta Forestry Center

Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a part time position at the Augusta Forestry Center. We are currently looking for an incumbent to perform the following operations in a fast-paced environment that include but are not limited to packing UPS seedling orders, counting trees, pulling trees, weeding, irrigation and many other tasks. Some of the work will be done outside in inclement weather. There may be some occasional weekend work.
This position is limited to 1500 hours a year and will be a year around position.

Minimum Qualifications

Able to work outside in all weather conditions in rough terrain. Attention to detail. Ability to follow instructions. The nature of the position is in a fast-paced environment and may require repetitive task, including lifting objects up to 60 pounds or more.

Additional Considerations

Farm experience

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Kristina Clore

Phone: 434-529-7244

Email: kristina.clore@dof.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.