District Resource Management Assistant - District 5
Virginia State Parks
Halifax, Virginia
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $22 - $25 per hour |
| Deadline | May 18, 2026 |
| Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |
Natural Resource Specialist II
District Resource Management Assistant - District 5
Closes On: 05/18/2026
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs?j=2026-04-27-17-09-59-812008-o23
Hiring Range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Job Duties
Join Our Team at the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)! We are hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure.
We are accepting applications for a District Resources Management Assistant position.
This position will assist the District Resource Specialist with implementing resource management projects across Virginia State Park District 5, which includes Staunton River, Smith Mountain Lake, Claytor Lake, Occoneechee, Mayo River, and Fairy Stone State Parks.
This position is based at Staunton River State Park in Halifax County, Virginia. The position requires daily travel throughout the assigned geographical area and occasional overnight travel.
Duties will entail:
- Assist the District V Resource Specialist.
- Supervise seasonal staff in performing resource management activities, including invasive species treatment, prescribed burns, boundary marking, vegetation surveys, permanent monitoring plot establishment, and long-term land management planning and implementation.
- Will also provide state park/system-wide support in data management using ESRI Arc Pro.
- Working in a variety of outdoor conditions and terrain, including heat, cold, rain, humidity, insects, dust, etc.
Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for Commonwealth of Virginia benefits (health care, paid leave, etc.) and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.
DCR provides the opportunity for wage employees to participate in tax-deferred compensation programs, supplemental disability insurance, and supplemental retirement accounts made available through the Commonwealth’s provider network at the employee’s expense.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of regional tree/non-woody plant species and ecosystems, and tree species identification.
- Ability to organize and maintain tools and equipment associated with resource activities, such as GPS units, backpack sprayers, trail-building tools, etc.
- Good writing and communication skills, capable of working independently.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- DCR Sawyer Apprentice qualification or the ability to obtain within 6 months
Additional Considerations
- Knowledge and experience using GIS/GPS equipment and mapping software, specifically ESRI Arc Pro, preferred.
- VA Pesticide Applicator’s License or Registered Technician Certification License preferred. If not currently licensed will be required to obtain within 6 months.
- NWCG firefighter crew level certification preferred. Certification will need to be obtained within 12 months.
- Education, experience, or training in natural resources or a related field.
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., in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application and/or resume are complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.
- Background Check: Employment in all Virginia State Parks positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
- Employment Eligibility: Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
- Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.
- Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal history record check.
- All employees within Virginia State Parks are required to wear state-issued uniforms and work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Park or Federal experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
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 before 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.
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs?j=2026-04-27-17-09-59-812008-o23
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