Lead Trainer and Engineering Specialist

Title: Lead Trainer and Engineering Specialist

State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $90,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location:Multiple locations

Agency Website:http://www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

THE AGENCY

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to work for a diverse commonwealth. DCR protects what people care about - access to the outdoors, natural habitats, open spaces, clean water, and safe infrastructure. We manage 43 Virginia State Parks, which has thousands of campsites, hundreds of cabins, beaches, festivals, educational programs, more than 500 miles of trails ... the list goes on. If you're someone who wants to love what you do and make a difference, DCR is the place for you!

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

THE DIVISION

DCR's Soil and Water Conservation staff administers nonpoint source pollution control programs required by state law. They include nutrient management, agricultural best management practices, resource management planning, shoreline erosion advice, and the administrative, technical, and financial support of Virginia's 47 soil and water conservation districts.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining training curriculum for Soil and Water Conservation District (District) staff as well as new Department staff and will serve as the lead agricultural BMP Engineering Specialist. This position will be responsible for the management and distribution of engineering assistance requests from District staff, ensuring consistent application of program and technical standards and specifications, providing technical assistance and support to Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) through design and construction assistance, and performing other duties related to the District Engineering Services Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of and application of engineering principles for site-specific water quality problems related to agricultural production.
• Considerable knowledge of construction and survey practices.
• Experience working with agricultural producers to solve water quality problems related to agricultural activities.
• Experience providing effective oral and written communications.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• DCR-issued Engineering Job Approval Authority for one or more NRCS Conservation Practice Standards.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of and experience with one or more of the following: environmental sciences, soil sciences, or biological sciences.
• Experience working with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation practice standards and experience interacting with state, local, and federal officials.

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.

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.

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

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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.