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Hiring Range: $13.50 - $16.50 per hour
Job Duties:
This position will perform a variety of tasks in support of the Chippokes State Park Farm and Forestry Museum. The main duties of this position focus on the preservation of site-integrity, resources, and the standardized care of our Ambassador Animals. These duties include but are not limited to:
Performing reoccurring and routine grounds care to include agricultural and livestock care such as daily feeding and animal monitoring, resupply of feed, grooming, hoof care, arranging veterinary care, keeping updated animal records, manure hauling, cleaning pens and pastures, opening and closing the museum daily, welcoming guests, providing support to interpretive staff, helping with special programming or special events, and occasionally leading interpretive or educational programming for the Farm & Forestry Museum and Cultural Gardens. The incumbent will also be responsible for implementing a gardening calendar from January-December, gardening and tending to two gardens and their plans (the Butterfly Garden and the Cultural Garden) year-round, as well as supervising and working alongside various volunteers, interns, staff, and groups, as well as all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Additional Considerations:
Special Instructions:
Must be willing to work directly with the ambassador animals of Chippokes and do so in adverse and unpredictable weather conditions.
Maximum of 1,475 working hours allowed in a 12-month period from May 1 to April 30. Must be willing to work a minimum of 3 days a week with a maximum of 4 days a week, Monday – Thursday, occasionally scheduled some weekends, special events, or for holidays as required.
This position requires standing, bending, walking, lifting, hauling, working in the outdoors, and being exposed to the elements.
A valid State Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
DCR is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the highest ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that our greatest strength lies in the individual differences, experiences, and skillsets that our employees bring to the table. Because of this, we strongly encourage applications from all walks of life, and we welcome all contributions in terms of age, beliefs, color, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, language, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran’s status.
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 Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT
Employment in all positions within the Virginia State Parks is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check including a criminal history record check.
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