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Soil & Water - Conservation Data Specialist - Closes on 09/28/2026
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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 hr@dcr.virginia.gov. Find positions available throughout Virginia at Virginia Jobs.
Info Technology Specialist II
Closes On: 09/28/2026
Soil & Water
Hiring Range: $70,000 - $90,000
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 habitat, 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.
Job Duties
The Conservation Data Specialist role is a key data resource within DCR’s Division of Soil and Water Conservation, focused on geospatial analysis, GIS-based modeling, and developing data-driven reporting tools that support Virginia’s agricultural nonpoint source programs. The position also provides essential data management support for the Nutrient Management Planning Program.
The Position Is Responsible For
- Leading the integration of geospatial data to strengthen program planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
- Designing, maintaining, and enhancing spatial datasets.
- Building and implementing GIS models and analytical workflows.
- Providing essential data management support to the division of Soil and Water Conservation with an emphasis on supporting the Nutrient Management Planning Program.
- Managing components of the Division’s business intelligence environment—including SQL Server–based database views and tables—to ensure accurate, accessible, and high-quality reporting.
- Supporting users of the Conservation Application Suite across the Division and local Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
- Maintaining Division web content, and assisting with training on key applications.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial data, using Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and/or ArcGIS Online.
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining spatial models, geoprocessing workflows, or related environmental modeling.
- Demonstrated experience developing and deploying mobile field data collection applications.
- Demonstrated experience creating business intelligence reports using tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
- Experience in data management workflows, including QA/QC, data submission schedules, and reporting for environmental programs.
- Experience with MS SQL Server, including views, tables, and Integration Services packages (SSIS).
- Experience providing user support, training, or technical troubleshooting for GIS or data applications.
Additional Considerations
- Experience administering Esri ArcGIS Enterprise and/or ArcGIS Online.
- Experience working with remote sensing data, including processing and analyzing imagery for environmental or agricultural applications.
- Experience working with data related to soil and water conservation and/or long-term environmental datasets.
- Certification in GIS, or GISP.
Special Instructions
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.
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.
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 make every visit 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-night minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one-night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.
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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: HR@DCR.Virginia.gov
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.
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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 hr@dcr.virginia.gov. Find positions available throughout Virginia at Virginia Jobs.
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