Department of Conservation and Recreation
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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 Tuesday, Jan. 27. 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: $60,000 - $80,000
Position Number: DCRRGG09
Job Duties:
THE AGENCY
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. We manage 43 Virginia State Parks, which has thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, beaches, festivals, educational programs, more than 500 miles of trails … the list goes on. If you’re someone who wants to love what you do and make a difference, DCR is the place for you!
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
THE DIVISION
The mission of the DCR Office of Resilience Planning is to mitigate the impacts of severe and repetitive flooding, in turn minimizing loss of life, property damage, and the negative impacts of flooding on the environment. DCR’s flood resilience master plans support the Commonwealth to accomplish this mission by collecting data on historic and forecasted conditions of flooding, developing risk and vulnerability analyses to understand projected impacts, and identifying and prioritizing strategies for action to reduce vulnerability and bolster resilience.
DCR’s flood resilience planning responsibilities are outlined in the Code of Virginia. Planning occurs at two different scales – statewide through the Virginia Flood Protection Master Plan, and regional, including through the Coastal Resilience Master Plan. Statewide and regional plans differ not only in scale, but also in scope. While the statewide VFPMP focuses on directing state government policy to build flood resilience, the state’s regional plans aim to provide a collaborative format for identifying and prioritizing flood resilience vulnerabilities and priorities for resilience actions that the state will support.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Under the supervision of the Office of Resilience Planning Program Manager, the Resilience Planner is responsible for supporting the development, administration, and implementation of DCR’s flood resilience planning efforts. DCR is seeking a Resilience Planner specializing in data analysis topics to join the three-person Office.
Applicants must be able to analyze complex data related to flood hazard exposure and flood risk assessment, including to apply and assess the impacts of climate change on changing flooding conditions. Applications must be able to support development and maintenance of geospatial data and web applications for practitioners and the public. Applicants must also be able to evaluate local, state, and federal policies related to climate change and resiliency, and support the Office of Resilience Planning with stakeholder outreach and engagement. The Resilience Planner will attend federal, state, and local resilience coordination meetings, help prepare meeting agendas and summaries, and provide other support for meetings as required.
Work responsibilities may include:
Data Analysis – Resilience Planning Program Support
Contract Management Support
Project Management
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Considerations:
Special Instructions:
Overnight travel occasionally required. Valid Driver’s license required.
This position is restricted to the availability of funding in the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
All applicants for employment must consent to a background check. Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.
Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience as well as years of experience in order to properly assess your skills in the screening process. Candidates are evaluated based on information provided in the application materials. Missing information cannot be assumed.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
