Hiring Announcement - Seasonal Natural Resource Specialist Natural Resource Management and Protection Branch Fairfax County Park Authority
$30.00/hour, not to exceed 1,560 hours/year (S19 Status B) The Fairfax County Park Authority seeks a Seasonal Natural Resource Specialist to join the Natural Resource Management and Protection (NRMP) Branch of the Park Authority’s Resource Management Division. This is a part-time position not to exceed 1,560 hours per calendar year (approximately 30 hours per week). Hours may be varied but are not to exceed 40 per week. This position may extend for up to three years depending on available funds. A benefit plan will be available for purchase. We are seeking a natural resources professional with strong technical and communication skills and a ‘can do’ attitude. Activities and time will be split between two parks: Old Colchester Park and Preserve in Lorton and Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly, with an office in Fairfax. This position is responsible for implementing on-the-ground management activities at both parks to achieve clearly defined natural resource goals. At the outset, the hire will develop the scope of the work to be performed in coordination with park staff, partners and contractors. Natural resource inventory and management plans will provide the foundation for the work, but additional information may also need to be gathered. Project management and communication skills will be critical, as well as good local knowledge of ecology and best management practices. Other activities will include coordinating volunteers and contractors to conduct field studies and implement management activities (e.g. invasive species control, deer management), conduct outreach and education, organize team meetings, provide regular progress reports, and formulate measures of success to gauge progress. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree as minimum, Master’s degree preferred (ecology, biological sciences, natural resources or related field). • 3 plus years relevant experience (graduate education can substitute for part) • Expertise in natural resource management (inventories, planning and project implementation), wildlife ecology, forestry, field ecology or related field. • Experience in managing volunteer programs or supervising personnel. • Proven ability to perform field work. • Experience with Geographic Information Systems. • Experience with Global Positioning Systems. • Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Access) and in managing databases. • Demonstrated communication skills (public speaking, presentations, written materials) and ability to present complex information effectively to lay audiences. • Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities. • Works well independently and with little direction and as part of a team. To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to [email protected] Applications will be accepted from March 24th- April 7th at 5:00pm. Fairfax County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable Accommodation upon request.
