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Job openings at DCR

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.

Full-time (salaried) employment offers

A choice of healthcare plans.
Vacation, family, personal and sick leave.
A retirement plan.
A sickness and disability plan.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Deferred compensation with employer match.

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.

Job openings at DCR

Administrative and Office Specialist III

Law Enforcement Specialist - Professional Standards

Closes On: 09/22/2025

State Parks - Headquarters

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Hiring Range: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is hiring! Join us in preserving what people care about most – access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.

Virginia’s award-winning state park system, a division of DCR, boasts an incredible and diverse array of natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources including parks in the mountains, on the ocean, on the Chesapeake Bay, on 8 major rivers, on 4 major lakes, 4 rail trails, 3 battlefield sites, and 32 sites listed on the National Historic Registry. Our parks encompass over 75,000 acres, offering campsites, cabins, trails, shorelines, lakes and ponds, international dark sky sites, and over 20,000 educational programs and workshops each year.

Virginia State Park's Law Enforcement Division is accepting applications for a Law Enforcement Administrative Specialist.

This position will serve as a Law Enforcement Specialist – Accreditation & Policy, within the Public Safety & Law Enforcement Staff. As such it will independently perform, with little guidance, duties including the interpretation and application of administrative and the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) rules and regulations. Works closely with the Chief and Deputy Chief of Public Safety and Law Enforcement for the development of general orders and policy guidance. As necessary, performs data and crime analysis reporting and assists in the preparation and development of such reports. These duties include:

Manage and maintain the PowerDMS filing system for the Department’s accreditation files, providing scheduled timelines and coordinating proof completion/submittal.
Provides related administrative assistance to the command staff as requested.
Attends and coordinates accreditation and administrative training and meetings as deemed necessary, including the annual VALEAC conference.
Develops, drafts, and distributes accreditation reports and correspondence as necessary.
Maintains a good working relationship with the program management staff at DCJS and other community agencies.
Conducts regular reviews of general orders and policy-related documents and, where necessary, develops, writes, revises, and coordinates updates with appropriate staff to ensure such documentation is up-to-date and meets all current VLEPSC accreditation standards, the Code of Virginia, code updates, and judicial rulings.
Identifies gaps in compliance and develops action plans to address deficiencies, working with the Chief and Deputy Chief to correct any noted deficiencies through policy, training, or other administrative measures (e.g., ensuring timeliness of required audits and inspections).
In cooperation with the Chief and Deputy Chief, analyzes data and prepares appropriate reporting.
Stays abreast of all aspects of the accreditation process to include proposed changes or amendments to the standards, and assesses the impact of changes on current policies and procedures
Conducts mock assessments to ensure adherence to accreditation standards, manages final onsite re-accreditation static display and assessment, ensures compliance with provided proofs, and supports training of others supporting accreditation.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Minimum Qualifications

Advanced knowledge and understanding of the standards and expectations of the VLEPSC.
Prior experience with PowerDMS computer software, to include the ability to show proficiency in the administration of the software.
Must have excellent organizational and project management skills and attention to detail; ability to analyze and resolve problems; and ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of law enforcement operations related legal concepts, office practices and procedures, data entry, computer operations, and automated record keeping.

Additional Considerations

Demonstrated organizational skills and records management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision, act independently as well as collaboratively.
Skill in the use of computer hardware, scanners, and software applications.
This may be a sworn position based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Special Instructions

You will be provided with 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. Applications will only be accepted online through the State Job website. Applications must include all work history and references.

Background Check: Employment in all Virginia State Parks positions is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Employment Eligibility: Selected candidates must complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid State Driver's License is required if operating a state or personal vehicle for agency business.
Work Requirements: Wage/seasonal positions are not eligible for benefits and are limited to 1,500 hours from May 1 to April 30.

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:
- Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
- Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night before a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- 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.

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