Riparian Forest Buffer Specialist

Job title: Riparian Forest Buffer Specialist

Company: The Commonwealth of Virginia

Job description: Working Title Riparian Forest Buffer Specialist
Role Title Natural Resource Specialst III – 59113
Job Open Date 06/09/2021
Job Close Date 06/23/2021
Open Until Filled No
Is this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No
Hiring Range $36,500+ benefits
Agency Dept of Forestry (411)
Agency Website www.dof.virginia.gov
Location Augusta – 015
Sublocation
Position Number 00103
Job Posting Number 1081437
Type of Recruitment General Public – G
Does this position have telework options? Yes
Bilingual/Multilingual Skill Requirement/Preference No
Job Type Full-Time (Salaried)
Job Type Detail Restricted Full-Time Salaried – Non Faculty- FTS-1R
Pay Band 04
Job Description

This position is part of a USDA grant-funded program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in the Shenandoah Valley, primarily covering Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Highland, and Rockbridge Counties including the independent Cities of Lexington and Staunton, and may be extended to other counties / cities, as necessary.
Job Duties include: working with VDOF foresters and other partner agencies in identifying and engaging landowners and implementing riparian forest buffer projects; implement actions in the Virginia Riparian Buffer Plan to establish new buffers and conserve existing buffers; provide technical assistance and training to natural resource personnel regarding forest buffer establishment; make timely and appropriate silvicultural recommendations regarding riparian area restoration and management; establish cooperative partnerships with other government and non-government agencies and organizations; implement agency strategies and programs involving Chesapeake Bay specific watershed planting projects and initiatives; monitor and track project successes and failures and respond accordingly. The successful candidate will be assigned to the VDOF’s Office in Crimora, VA. This is a grant funded position with term of employment specific to the grant.
Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of silviculture, watershed protection, and forest health; experience in technical and professional natural resource work; ability to work independently; excellent organizational skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel from various state and federal agencies, local planners, cooperators, and the general public; public speaking skills and experience; demonstrated excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; valid driver’s license; ability to negotiate different types of forested terrain on foot; ability to travel around the state and stay overnight on occasion; and experience with and ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office software required.
Preferred Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Forestry or Natural Resources

Experience with Cost Share Programs
Special Requirements

Must be able to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicators permit within six months of employment. Selected candidate is required to pass a criminal background check and a drug test.
Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants claiming preference under a veteran’s status must upload their DD214, NGB23 and/or VA Disability Letter using the “other document” under optional documents.

Name Human Resource Office
Phone
Fax
Email hro@dof.virginia.gov
Address

Expected salary: $36500 per year

Location: Virginia

Job date: Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:16:49 GMT

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