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Job Title:  Mountain Region Natural Areas Steward, Position # 00429
Institution:  Virginia Natural Heritage Program, Department of Conservation and Recreation
Location:  Roanoke, Virginia


MOUNTAIN REGION NATURAL AREAS STEWARD

Virginia's Natural Heritage Program is seeking a qualified individual to fill a vacancy in Roanoke, Virginia. This position is part of DCR's Natural Heritage Program responsible for conserving Virginia's biological diversity through inventory, protection and stewardship. The position is part of a professional natural resource team managing the state Natural Area Preserve (NAP) system, which protects habitat for rare species and outstanding examples of Virginia's natural communities. The position is responsible for developing management plans for Mountain Region NAPs and conducts biological monitoring programs, invasive species control programs, natural community restoration, and rare species habitat restoration in the Mountain Region. The Mountain Region Steward will work closely with the Western Fire Leader to plan and implement prescribed burns. Additionally, position works to develop community- based teams of volunteers and coordinates preserve management activities with the Mountain Region Operations Steward; provides biological management expertise for conservation of natural heritage resources on all NAPs within the Mountain Region; and provides technical consultations on natural area stewardship issues to a wide range of clients. The position will have procurement and outreach responsibilities as well as completing field work and natural heritage data submission.

Qualifications: Knowledge of natural history, natural resource management techniques, conservation biology principles, botany, ecology, soil science, and geology. Competent with GPS methods, familiar with surveying, skilled in the use of pesticides in the control of undesired vegetation. Excellent physical condition and capable of arduous outdoor activity with the ability to meet physical fitness standards for service on prescribed burning and wildfire suppression crews.

HIRING RANGE: $31,352-$42,000

For more information:  Dr. Rick Myers, Natural Area Stewardship Manager
804-371-6204
rick.myers@dcr.virginia.gov
Job Closing Date:  10/01/2010

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 




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