Title: Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail Assistant

Hiring Range: $14-$16 salary will be commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources

Location: Charles City County Territory

Agency Website: www.dwr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide support to the DWR’s Watchable Wildlife Program, on a statewide level, with a primary emphasis on creating new and compelling written and visual content for the Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail online guide. This position will primarily work from a home office, but will meet occasionally with their supervisor at their supervisor’s office in Virginia Beach and/or at the Agency’s headquarters in Henrico. Anticipated work hours will range between 30 - 40 hours per week

Minimum Qualifications

A college graduate in Wildlife Biology; Zoology; Environmental Science; Natural Resources; Parks, Recreation, and Tourism; Environmental Behavior, Education, and Communication; or a related field.
Previous work experience with nature-based tourism/ ecotourism and marketing are desirable. Experience conveying scientific information to broad audiences.
Experience writing and developing visual content for webpages, printed brochures, newsletters, social media, or similar formats.
Previous experience that entailed multi-tasking, paying attention to detail, and organizational skills.
Experience reaching logical conclusions from interpreting information, communications, or policies.
Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills and email correspondence skills, and be able to work well with co-workers, partners, volunteers, vendors, and the public.
Previous experience working independently with minimal supervision and has experience that demonstrates organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Prior experience working with volunteers and/or partners in the completion of tasks.
Experience with data entry, word-processing, computer programs (MS Windows, Word, Excel) is required.
Experience with either the basic use of ArcGIS or basic computer programing is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of birds and other wildlife, particularly those found in Virginia, or the Eastern US is highly desirable and preferred.
Experience with birding and wildlife viewing, especially in Virginia or the Eastern US, is also highly desirable and preferred.
Experience with hiking, and/or exploring parks and natural areas, particularly in Virginia is desirable.
Experience working with WordPress and interpreting eBird data and I Naturalist data is desirable. Comfortable with moderate hiking, navigating park trails, and occasional overnight travel.

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.

Applicants who submit an incomplete application or an application without an attached resume will not be considered eligible for an interview.
Please make sure you attached require documents and completed application to be considered for this great opportunity in developing your career path within Virginia’s Department of Wildlife Resources must be received online by 11:59PM on the "Job Close Date".
Faxed, emailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Cover letters will be accepted in conjunction with completed application and resume.
DWR is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity in the workforce. All qualified applicants are afforded equal opportunities without regard to race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities, if requested during the application and/or interview process.
If accommodations are needed with, he application and/or interview, please contact Human Resources Office at 804-367-0243. 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.
DWR is a proud member of Virginia Values VETERAN PROGRAM.
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.
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use the link:
https://www.vadars.org/dars/cpid/PWContact.aspx. Or call DARS at 800-552-5019 or DBVI at 800-822-2155.

Contact Information:

Name: Marlo Gibson

Phone: 804-393-0706

Email: humanresources@dwr.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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.