Project Review Assistant
Job in
Richmond, Chesterfield County, Virginia, 23234, USA
Listed on 2026-06-14
Listing for:
State of Virginia
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-14
Job specializations:
-
Government
-
Research/Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Title:
Project Review Assistant
State Role
Title:
Environmental Specialist I
Hiring Range: $50,000-$60,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency:
Dept Conservation & Recreation
Location:
MAIN STREET CENTRE
Agency Website: dcr.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays; 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 Summary
The Project Review Assistant will participate in project review process and management by receiving projects, maintaining database, and performing initial spatial analysis. Perform secondary review of projects, compose comment letters, and create associated maps or ArcGIS files. Enter data subscriptions and participate in outreach events. Assist in the management of the Virginia Pollinator Smart Program.
Job Duties
* Learn and implement the detailed project review coordination process with other Natural Heritage sections, DCR divisions, and other agencies.
* Data entry of projects and license agreements into Access databases.
* Digitize projects using ArcGIS online or bring in shape files/kmz/layer files into an internal ArcGIS Pro system.
* Conduct preliminary analysis for projects in ArcGIS Pro generating preliminary data reports.
* Conduct secondary review of proposed projects in the Western/Piedmont region of the state through research and coordination to determine potential impacts to natural heritage resources (rare plants, rare animals, significant communities, and karst) habitat.
* Develop concise well written letters, maps, and ArcGIS files within program standards to meet internal and external deadlines.
* Based on environmental regulations, coordinate with federal and state regulatory agencies as well as internal and external partners for the conservation of natural heritage resources.
* Check YODA database and append Natural Heritage Data Explorer shapefile to internal ArcGIS Pro layer on assigned days.
* Support online Natural Heritage Data Explorer including project submittal and test new functionality as required.
* Participate in outreach events representing the Virginia Natural Heritage Program.
* Assist in the management of the Virginia Pollinator Smart Program.
Minimum Qualifications
* Knowledge of biology, conservation biology, or environmental science.
* Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws and regulatory processes.
* Digitizing, analysis, and map making experience in ArcGIS Pro.
* Data entry experience in Access and applied use of Microsoft Office software.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Considerations
* Experience in working with a natural heritage program.
* Experience in working with a Pollinator Smart Program and/or other pollinator initiatives.
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.
Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application and/or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.
A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.
Minorities,…
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×