Natural Heritage - Project Review Assistant - Closes on 11/05/2026

Virginia State Parks; Virginia; In loco; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free parking and admission to all VA S

Overnight stay discounts for wageStaff

Exclusive state park access perks

Descrizione del lavoro

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks wage/seasonal staff to support conservation work across Virginia's state parks. Wages are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30, with no Commonwealth benefits.

Applicants should have ArcGIS Pro, MS Office with Access data entry, and the ability to work independently in a multitasking team; biology/environmental science knowledge is a plus.

Competenze

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including data entry into Access.
• Experience working independently in a multi-tasking team environment.
• Attention to detail.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Independent worker in a multi-tasking環

Strumenti

ArcGIS Pro

Microsoft Access

Descrizione del lavoro

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitats and open spaces.

Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, DCR touches all Virginians’ lives.

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.
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 ArcGIS Pro
• Experience with Microsoft Office including data entry into Access
• Experience working independently in a multi-tasking team environment
• Experience in roles requiring attention to detail

Additional Considerations:

• Experience with and knowledge of biology/environmental science

A valid driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting official business on behalf of the agency.

DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).

Explore Virginia State Parks — On Us!

As a DCR employee, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia’s State Parks extraordinary — with free admission, special discounts, and perks that turn every visit into something memorable.
Employee benefits include:

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
  • 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two nights minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Join us and make Virginia’s great outdoors part of your life — it’s one of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible!

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 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.