Title: Nutrient Management Specialist Senior – Direct Pay

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $57,733 – $75,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Virginia

Agency Website: dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The incumbent of this position will review Direct Pay NMPs and NM-1a plans for consistency with regulations and make recommendations for any needed changes to Plans. They will work closely with private sector Plan Writers to improve quality of plans and work closely with private sector Plan Writers to accurately track and report plans. They will promote and facilitate use of the Nutrient Management Module by private sector Plan Writers. They will work to support the nutrient management direct pay program and perform outreach and promotion. They will participate as needed in appropriate workgroups.

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.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) 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

• Experience with and/or knowledge of agricultural production practices, nutrient management, and agricultural land-use issues.
• Experience planning effectively and performing duties with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups of people from varying economic/educational situations.
• Experience reporting data and completing written reports.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in using MS Office suite for word processing and creating presentations, compiling data to create and maintain spreadsheets and data databases, and/or knowledge/use of other relevant software.

Additional Considerations

• Experience as a Certified Nutrient Management Planner, developing Nutrient Management Plans written to meet Virginia Nutrient Management Training and Certification regulations (or equivalent within service area).

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.

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

This position will remain open for a minimum of five business days, beginning on 03/31/2026. The position may be closed at any time after the five-day posting period once a suitable pool of applicants has been identified.

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

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

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.