Fish and Wildlife Technician - Part-Time

Title: Fish and Wildlife Technician - Part-Time

State Role Title: Natural Resource Spec II

Hiring Range: Up to $35.00 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTBAR

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs State Team provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Fort Pickett is a medium-sized, Federal Installation of 41,000 acres, 2,000,000 SF of buildings and numerous ranges and is operated by the Virginia Army National Guard (VaARNG) for training Reserve Component, active Army, and other unit services. The Directorate of Public Works is responsible for the operation and maintenance of real property at the Maneuver Training Center, Fort Pickett, and The State Military Reservation located in Virginia Beach, Virginia.


Job Duties:

• Develops, maintains, and enhances habitats to support diverse wildlife populations; contributes to habitat and land management planning; ensures compliance with relevant laws and best practices.
• Leads and participates in habitat maintenance activities, including planting, manipulation, and contract work, aiming to meet at least 90% of annual goals through both individual effort and teamwork.
• Operates and maintains farm and heavy equipment; applies forestry, agricultural, and wildlife management techniques; supports development of prescribed burn and forest management plans.
• Conducts wildlife surveys, assists with hunts and banding efforts, performs fish stocking and sampling, maintains ponds, aquatic habitats, and hunting stands, ensuring timely, accurate reporting.
• Performs routine maintenance on fish and wildlife equipment, boat docks, signage, and launch points to support ongoing field operations and preserve facility readiness.
• Maintains records, completes reports on time, follows procurement guidelines, manages harvest documentation, and supports the department in meeting state, federal, and agency deadlines.
• Responds to public inquiries, distributes information, maintains kiosks, and participates in outreach and educational programs to promote agency goals and community involvement.
• Independently oversees daily operations of the Game Check Station and iSportsman system, enforces hunting regulations and access control policies, addresses customer concerns, and recommends improvements for operational efficiency.

This position is part-time and ineligible for state benefits. This position is limited to working 1500 hours per year.

Minimum Qualifications

Overall knowledge of Natural Resources and ecosystem management, ability to interact and work with the public;

Ability to understand and apply wildlife regulations; to implement field tasks associated with wildlife management and research projects with minimal supervision; and perform manual labor in varying climatic conditions;

Ability to comprehend policy and to follow procedures and prepare written reports, record keeping, strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written;

Must be computer literate;

Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record required;

CPR/First Aid/AED certification required.

Additional Considerations

A commercial pesticide applicators license preferred.

Possession of a NASBLA recognized safe boating certificate preferred.

Experience with prescribed fire preferred.

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.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination

Must be able to obtain a commercial pesticide applicators license within 12 months of employment.

Must be able to complete a NASBLA safe boating certificate with 12 months of employment.

Must be able to complete basic firefighter training S-130/190 within 12 months of employment.

Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).

This position is restricted, meaning the funding for this job is non-general and/or non-recurring.

Must have, and maintain, a valid Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the “Relevant Work History” section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

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.