Real Property Stewardship Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Medical, dental, vision & life ins.

Retirement plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Free parking & park admissions

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking a Real Property Stewardship Specialist at Main Street Center to manage real property interests, review deeds and enforce easement restrictions, and collaborate with landowners and partners.

The role emphasizes boundary enforcement, encroachment mitigation, and coordination with conservation programs across state lands to safeguard natural resources and public access.

Qualifications

• Experience in land conservation and/or land management with a land trust, local government or state agency.
• Experience in legal instrument (deed) drafting and review and an understanding of their restrictions; and
• Experience with property boundary enforcement and property encroachment mitigation.

Job description

Title: Real Property Stewardship Specialist

State Role Title: Environmental Specialist II

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Main Street Center

Agency Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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.

DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; 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 in land conservation and/or land management with a land trust, local government or state agency;
• Experience in legal instrument (deed) drafting and review and an understanding of their restrictions; and
• Experience with property boundary enforcement and property encroachment mitigation.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in effective communication with landowners, land trusts, and other land conservation partners;
• Experience with handling multifaceted issues relating to deed, survey, and title research and review;
• Experience monitoring and enforcing conservation easements on public and private properties;
• Experience in negotiating and processing utility easements;
• Knowledge of marking and enforcing property boundaries;
• Knowledge of interpreting and applying the Virginia laws that relate to land conservation and real property; and
• Knowledge of natural resource and land conservation practices and project management.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit an online application to be considered for this position. DCR does not accept applications, résumés, cover letters, or other materials in any format outside of the online system. Please ensure your online application and/or résumé are complete and accurately reflect your duties, skills, and relevant work experience.

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 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

Email: [e-mail]

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.