Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
DCR is looking for talented people to fill positions listed below. Unless stated otherwise, you must complete and submit an electronic state application by the job announcement's close date.
Generally applications must be made through the RMS (electronic state application). We will, however, accept paper applications for some state park slots. Be sure to refer to the individual recruitment for specific requirements.
Certain positions require a criminal background check, a conflict of interest financial statement or both. Law-enforcement positions require a fingerprint-based FBI investigation. DCR is an EEO/AA/ADA Employer.
For seasonal and hourly-wage positions at state parks, contact the particular park for details.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, all new hires must complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Executive branch agencies are required to use the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
For additional information on these openings, contact hr@dcr.virginia.gov. Find positions available throughout Virginia at Virginia Jobs.
Hiring Range: $55,000 - $72,000
Position Number: DIR23
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is the state’s lead natural resource conservation agency and it’s our mission to protect what Virginians care about—natural areas, parks, clean water, dams, open space, and access to the outdoors. We work hard to enable and encourage everyone to not only enjoy, but also benefit from Virginia’s natural and cultural resources. Take a look here (https://youtu.be/tGAiKJvfDIY) to learn more about who we are and what we do.
We’re currently in need of a self-starting, reliable, and detail-oriented professional to serve as the Executive Assistant to the Director’s Office—providing top-notch executive-level support across a wide range of administrative responsibilities to the agency Director and other senior agency leadership including: Reviewing and interpreting incoming mail and calls directed to the Director’s Office; Preparing and proofing confidential correspondence, presentation materials, and reports; Creating and/or updating files; Maintaining calendars and arranging for meeting logistics; Coordinating travel arrangements; Interacting with agency stakeholders, employees, and high-level officials; and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Significant experience providing executive-level administrative support. Demonstrable efficiency and skill with using computer applications (including Microsoft Office applications, Google, etc.) as well as office equipment such as printers, scanners, and fax machines. Demonstrable ability to effectively communicate orally to provide program information and customer service to diverse levels of internal and external stakeholders. Significant experience communicating in writing with the demonstrable ability to produce correspondence, summaries, documents, agendas, and meeting minutes with appropriate vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation. Demonstrable experience effectively managing multiple priorities and competing interests while meeting deadlines.
Additional Considerations
Experience in serving in an administrative assistant capacity to appointed or elected officials or boards. Experience with management of special initiatives and projects, including identifying objectives, performing research, gathering data, and preparing reports and presentations. Current certification as a Notary Public. Ability to read and interpret legal documents, law, and code. Bachelors in related field or equivalent industry-specific service.
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants: State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the advertised recruitment management system (PageUp). State applications submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully.
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.
