Working Lands Conservation Specialist

Job description

Title: Working Lands Conservation Specialist State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I Hiring Range: $65,000.00-$75,000.00: Pay Band: 4: Agency: Department of Forestry: Location: Charlottesville, Nat Resrcs Dr: Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties: The Office of Working Lands Preservation within the Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is seeking a Conservation Specialist to promote working lands conservation and manage related projects throughout the western region of Virginia. The Office of Working Lands Preservation was created by the General Assembly to focus on the conservation of Virginia’s forests and farms. Projects are primarily open-space easements and also include outreach to internal and external partners on a range of tools to conserve and sustainably manage working lands. Travel is required to project locations within the western region and occasionally to DOF headquarters in Charlottesville. This position will be based in Salem or Rocky Mount with opportunities for teleworking arrangements. Responsibilities: Open-Space Easement Development (50%) - Serve as an agency expert on open-space easements and other conserva...