Title: Forest Health and Management Project Coordinator
State Role Title: Natural Resource Spec III
Hiring Range: Starting at $44,192+ DOE with state benefits
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Forestry
Location: Charlottesville, Nat Resrcs Dr
Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This is a restricted position funded with federal awards. The position will support the Virginia Department of Forestry’s Forest Management Division, including the Forest Health Program. The project coordinator will spend 50% of their time supporting the Forest Health program and 50% of their time supporting other Forest Management programs. The primary duty of this position is cost-share administration which includes filing and tracking cost-share applications, database management, and working with DOF's Finance department to process cost-share payments. Other duties of this position will include: forest health monitoring activities (surveying and trapping) for invasive and native forest pests and diseases, pesticide treatment projects, forest management field assistance, targeted or special project coordination, and GIS and data analysis support. Duties include serving on DOF Incident Management Team to support agency's emergency response mission.
Minimum Qualifications
Coursework in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field is required. Additional qualifications include: proficiency using Microsoft Office software; effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; organizational skills including attention to detail, ability to track multiple projects, and excellent time management; ability to sit at desk but also work in different types of forested terrain on foot; a valid driver’s license; and the ability to obtain a Virginia pesticide applicator (or registered technician) permit within 6 months of hire.
Additional Considerations
Previous experience managing landowner information or other database management. Knowledge of and skill in basic identification, biology and management of major forest insect pests or pathogens; basic knowledge of dendrology, forest ecology, and silviculture; experience using forest sampling techniques. Experience with ArcGIS mapping programs is also preferred.
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.
Must obtain a Virginia pesticide applicator (or registered technician) permit within 6 months of hire.
Must pass moderate work capacity test (two mile walk in 30 minutes with 25-pound pack) annually.
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.