*Chief Biologist - Virginia Division of Natural Heritage <http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/>, Richmond, VA, U.S.A.*
Application deadline: December 13, 2018. Applications must be submitted at: http://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/132060 The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation 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 37 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! DCR’s Division of Natural Heritage, seeks applicants to fill the full-time, classified position of Chief Biologist <https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/132060>. This position supervises all biological inventories and preliminary conservation planning conducted by the Division of Natural Heritage through 1) the determination of the biological status of Virginia’s biota, 2) the development of a comprehensive vegetation classification for Virginia, 3) the documentation of all locations for Virginia’s rare species and significant natural communities, 4) the provision of preliminary conservation plans and technical assistance to internal and external natural resource personnel, 5) obtaining grants and contracts to enable this inventory, and 6) supervising a team of inventory biologists. Additional DCR's job announcements can be viewed at: http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/job*s* <http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/jobs> ____________________________________________________________ ______________________________ *Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.* *Laura Nelson PHR, SHRM – CP* Human Resource Generalist Department of Conservation and Recreation 600 East Main Street 24th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-5657(phone) 804-371-0315 (Fax) https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/132060
