Title: Agricultural BMP Engineering Specialist

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Richmond, VA; Warrenton, VA; or Tappahannock, VA

Agency Website: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Soil and Water Conservation, is seeking an individual to serve as an Agricultural Best Management Practice (BMP) Engineering Specialist. This position will provide technical assistance and support to Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs); perform design, construction inspections, and create as-built drawings for agricultural BMPs; review designs by SWCD staff for compliance with USDA-National Resource Conservation Service standards and specifications; and perform other duties related to the District Engineering Services Program.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.

DCR offers paid leave; 13 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; as well as retirement plans including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. DCR is also a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer and a certified Virginia Values Veteran (V3) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable experience with and knowledge of applying engineering principles for site-specific water quality problems.
• Considerable experience with and knowledge of construction and survey practices.
• Experience with water resources including, but not limited to, stormwater, dams, agriculture, floodplain, best management practices for water quality, etc.
• Experience providing effective oral and written communications.
• Ability to work without close supervision.

Additional Considerations

• Experience with or knowledge of one or more of the following: environmental sciences, soil sciences, or biological sciences.
• Experience working with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation practice standards and experience interacting with state, local, and other federal officials.
• Experience working with agricultural producers to solve water quality problems related to agricultural activities.

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.

This position will remain open for a minimum of five business days, beginning on 06/20/2025. The position may be closed at any time after the five-day posting period once a suitable pool of applicants has been identified.

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application and/or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Possess Engineering Job Approval Authority (EJAA) issued by DCR for one or more conservation practices, or be able to attain within 12 months of hire.

Ability to work in diverse conditions including exposure to the outdoors, weather in all seasons, dust, animals, and insects is required. Ability to perform heavy manual labor to include standing, bending, pulling, climbing, and frequent lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

Ability to travel daily with occasional overnight travel required.

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to 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 prior to 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.

Contact Information

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Email: hr@dcr.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.