Title: Coastal Region Assistant Steward

State Role Title: Administrative & Office Specialist III

Hiring Range: 17.00-21.00/Hr

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Office

Agency Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Coastal Region (CR) consists of the Virginia Eastern Shore (Lower Delmarva Peninsula) including Northampton and Accomack counties, plus the cities of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth and Norfolk in Tidewater Virginia. The successful candidate will be based on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and work out of the Regional Work Center in the Town of Belle Haven. The Coastal Region Assistant Steward will assist the Regional Steward and Operations Steward in stewardship of the twelve Natural Area Preserves in the region. They are responsible for assisting with resource management activities, engaging with the public, interacting with Inventory Section staff, collecting natural heritage data, and working on maintaining trails and other public access facilities. Occasional weekend work may be required.

Duties:
1. Conduct walking trail, boardwalk, and facilities maintenance.
2. Assist with resource management activities, including invasive species management and biological resource monitoring.
3. Provide on-site presence and provide interpretation about natural resources and preserve rules at Coastal Region Natural Area Preserves as needed and directed.
4. Help to ensure a balance between resource protection and public use.
5. VDCR prescribed fire burn crew member as Fire Fighter Type II.
6. Maintain high level of physical fitness including being able to pass a work capacity test (pack test)-arduous level.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Knowledge of resource management issues, practices, and procedures.
2. Knowledge of Windows-based computer operation and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
3. Proficient data organization skills to include documenting, updating, and maintaining records; logging data; and keeping inventory of supplies on-hand and/or needed.
4. Valid Driver’s license required and experience driving a tow vehicle with a utility trailer.
5. Experience using GIS programs and/or mobile applications.
6. Experience working outdoors plus operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
7. Ability to follow directions, work as part of a team and work independently.

Additional Considerations

1. Demonstrated knowledge of biology, botany, resource management, or a similar field.
2. Experience with pesticide application and VDACS Registered Technician certification.
3. CPR and First Aid certification.
4. DCR chainsaw sawyer apprentice certification (or equivalent).
5. Successful completion of the Virginia Boater Safety Course and experience operating vessels; ability to operate a vessel up to 21’.
6. Certifications that allow participation as VDCR burn crew member
7. Experience working with and/or training volunteers.

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.

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

DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life, and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.

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

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 or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

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

Contact Information

Name: Laura Nelson

Phone: n/a

Email: n/a

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.