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Home » Job openings at DCR 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 (Word) 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 [email protected]. Find positions available throughout Virginia at Virginia Jobs. Job openings at DCR Environmental Specialist II Real Property Stewardship Specialist Closes On: 10/30/2026 Director's Office Apply Now Hiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000 The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitats and open spaces. Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, DCR touches all Virginians’ lives. DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer. 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 Experience in land conservation and/or land management with a land trust, local government or state agency; Experience in legal instrument (deed) drafting and review and an understanding of their restrictions; and Experience with property boundary enforcement and property encroachment mitigation. Additional Considerations Experience in effective communication with landowners, land trusts, and other land conservation partners; Experience with handling multifaceted issues relating to deed, survey, and title research and review; Experience monitoring and enforcing conservation easements on public and private properties; Experience in negotiating and processing utility easements; Knowledge of marking and enforcing property boundaries; Knowledge of interpreting and applying the Virginia laws that relate to land conservation and real property; and Knowledge of natural resource and land conservation practices and project management. Special Instructions Applicants must submit an online application to be considered for this position. DCR does not accept applications, résumés, cover letters, or other materials in any format outside of the online system. Please ensure your online application and/or résumé are complete and accurately reflect your duties, skills, and relevant work experience. 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 driver’s license is required to operate a state vehicle or a personal vehicle while conducting official business on behalf of the agency. DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT). 🌲 Explore Virginia State Parks — On Us! As a DCR employee, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia’s State Parks extraordinary — with free admission, special discounts, and perks that turn every visit into something memorable. Employee Benefits Include Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks. Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service): Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people. Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period. 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two nights minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays receive a 25% discount. Join us and make Virginia’s great outdoors part of your life — it’s one of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible! Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: N/A Email: [email protected] 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. Apply Now 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 (Word) 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 [email protected]. Find positions available throughout Virginia at Virginia Jobs.

Core Responsibilities

Steward and manage real property and conservation interests, including reviewing legal instruments and addressing property boundary violations and encroachments. Monitor and enforce conservation easements, negotiate utility easements, and coordinate with landowners and conservation partners.

Requirements

Applicants need experience in land conservation or management, drafting and reviewing deeds and understanding their restrictions, and enforcing property boundaries and mitigating encroachments. Additional relevant experience includes easement monitoring, deed and title research, utility easement negotiations, applying Virginia land conservation laws, and project management.

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• State Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• 401(a) Cash Match
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Free State Park Admission and Parking
• Camping Discounts
• Cabin Discounts