Department of Conservation and Recreation
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
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 Rate: $17.00 per hour
Westmoreland State Park is accepting applications for the Interpretive Ranger position! The Interpretive Ranger assists in accomplishing DCR’s organizational objectives through developing, planning, and delivering place-based learning programs to visitors and groups, by offering, leading, or co-leading special interpretive programs and events at Westmoreland State Park. This position will provide meaningful educational opportunities and experiences for park guests by interpreting the significance of the park’s natural, historical, and cultural resources.
General duties include assisting or leading in operations at the park Discovery Center and within park interpretive areas; care and feeding of the Park's ambassador reptiles; inspection, care, and beekeeping of the Park's Carolinian and Italian honeybees; plan, prepare, design, develop, evaluate, improve, and deliver a wide array of DCR mission-based interpretive, naturalist, and educational programming throughout the park grounds, waters, facilities, historical structures, exhibits, and trails, as well as off-site public outreach, or educational events, to interpret, educate, and connect our visiting public to the natural, environmental, cultural and historical elements of Westmoreland.
This position will also develop, design, and plan workshops, demonstrations, and programming that is rooted in hands-on science and hits curriculum requirements; help us to support locally, and in the community, in environmental education; promote and advertise programming, events, perform roving and point of duty interpretation in the park; assist the Chief Ranger of Visitor Experience with administrative interpretive/educational tasks such as recording monthly interpretive numbers, entering data into the interpretive tracker; answering/returning phone calls; and updating kiosks throughout the park.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Considerations
Special Requirements
We provide on-the-job training. Weekends and holiday work required. Uniforms are provided; employees must adhere to agency uniform guidelines. Employees may be required to perform other park related duties during emergencies, or on a non-recurring basis. Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1500 hours from May 1 to April 30.
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.
DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.
