Project Review Assistant

Title: Project Review Assistant

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $16 - $18 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: Office

Agency Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Project Review Assistant will assist the DCR Natural Heritage Environmental Review Team in the review of the over 3000 projects submitted annually to DCR for natural heritage resources; interface with staff scientists for detailed conservation information on the possible benefits or concerns of the project; and communicate this information to organizations, agencies, and others. Daily tasks include data entry, report preparation, mapping, and ArcGIS Pro project entry and analysis. Likewise, this position is responsible for updating data license agreements and participating in outreach opportunities as deemed ap-propriate by the supervisor. This is an office position with a hybrid work schedule of at least 25 hours a week Monday-Friday with an occasional weekend day for outreach.

This part-time position will start this summer no later than July 1st.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with ArcGIS Pro
• Experience with Microsoft Office including data entry into Access
• Experience working independently in a multi-tasking team environment
• Experience in roles requiring attention to detail

Additional Considerations

• Experience with and knowledge of biology/environmental science

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.

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

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.
• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
o Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
o Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night prior to a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
o Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: n/a

Email: hr@dcr.virginia.gov

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.