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 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: $70,000 - $85,000
Job Duties
This position resolves enforcement cases fairly, consistently, and in a manner that furthers the Department’s enforcement mission; coordinates and assists the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Dam Safety and Floodplain Management division’s responses in emergency situations including during imminent dam failures, anticipated storm events, and flood emergency recovery activities; collaborates with Administration and Department personnel and stakeholders including local emergency management and state and federal emergency management including the Governor's Office, the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources, Office of the Attorney General, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Emergency Operations Center, VEST, FEMA, etc. to determine appropriate actions to address emergency situations; assists with necessary press releases and notices; performs compliance and enforcement program development and coordination; performs implementation of enforcement; performs compliance and enforcement program support; provides paralegal and policy expertise and assistance to Department policy personnel regarding dam safety and floodplain management statutes, regulations, policies, procedures, compliance, enforcement, Freedom of Information Act request responses, and legislative and fiscal impacts; coordinates state hazard plan updates regarding dam incidents and floods; assist localities and planning districts to update flood and dam annexes to their emergency plans; and assists with dam sector threat identification and critical infrastructure identification and protection related to dams or floods.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.
DCR offers paid leave; 13 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; as well as retirement plans including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. DCR is also a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer and a certified Virginia Values Veteran (V3) 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
Additional Considerations
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.
This position will remain open for a minimum of five business days, beginning on 07/16/2025. The position may be closed at any time after the five-day posting period once a suitable pool of applicants has been identified.
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 and/or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.
A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
Employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.
