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Full Time Positions Available Within Department of Conservation and Recreation


The following DCR positions are being recruited. Unless otherwise stated in the job announcement, to be considered for a listed position, you must complete and submit an electronic state application by the close date stated in the job announcement.

Generally applications must be made through the RMS (Electronic State Application); however, in some instances (State Parks Positions only) we will accept paper applications. The paper applications can be downloaded from this link. Please refer to the individual recruitment for specific requirements.

Full-time, salaried employment offers the choice of healthcare plans; vacation, family/personal and sick leave; sickness and disability plan, employer-paid life insurance; retirement; and deferred compensation with employer match. Certain positions require a criminal background check and/or a Conflict of Interest Financial Statement. Law-enforcement positions require a fingerprint-based FBI investigation. DCR is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Effective June 1, 2011, agencies in the Commonwealth of Virginia's Executive Branch will use the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

For additional information on these openings please contact hr@dcr.virginia.gov.

For seasonal/hourly positions at state parks, directly contact the State Park of interest for information on these job opportunities.

You can find positions available throughout Virginia at Virginia Jobs.

Last updated 22 February 2012


  2012 Contact Rangers, Part-time seasonal employment – Shenandoah State Park , Open Until Filled

  2012 Part-time Seasonal Employment – Pocahontas State Park, Open Until Filled

  2012 Part-Time Seasonal Positions - Smith Mtn State Park Closes 5/24/12

  2012 Part-time seasonal summer employment – Bear Creek Lake State Park, Closes 2/24/2012

  2012 Part-time seasonal summer employment – Claytor Lake State Park,

  2012 Part-time seasonal summer employment – Holliday Lake State Park , Open Until Filled

  2012 Part-time seasonal summer employment – Lake Anna State Park, Closes 4/06/2012

  2012 Part-time Seasonal Summer Employment – Twin Lakes State Park , Closes 3/2/12

  2012 Part-time seasonal summer employment – Westmoreland State Park , March 24, 2012

  2012 Part-time seasonal summer employment –Leesylvania State Park , Open Until Filled

  2012 Part-time Seasonal Summer Jobs -- Fairy Stone State Park -- Closes 3/31/12

  2012 Part-time Seasonal/Wage summer employment–Chippokes Plantation State Park , Open Until Filled

  2012 Part-time Summer Employment - Grayson Highlands State Park - Closes 3/30/12

  Maintenance Ranger - Seasonal Employment - Shenandoah River State Park, Open Until Filled

  Natural Resource Specialist II (Chief Ranger), position # N9998, Closes 03/01/2012

  Natural Resource Specialist II (Park Ranger-Law Enforcement) position # N9999, Closes 03/01/2012

  Part-time Wage & Seasonal Jobs - Sky Meadows State Park, Open Until Filled

  Part-time/Seasonal Summer Jobs 2012 - James River State Park Closes 4/30/12

  Program Support Tech - Wage (Admin & Office Spec II), York River State Park, Open Until Filled

  Public Relations & Marketing Spec III (Promotions Mgr.) Central Office, #00526, Closes 2/23/12

  Reservation Center Counselors (Admin & Office Specialist III), position # SP024, Closes 3/1/2012