Environmental Specialist II Nutrient Management Specialist

Posted on March 24, 2026

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Environmental Specialist II

Nutrient Management Specialist

Open Until Filled

Soil & Water

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Hiring Range: $57,733 – $72,000

Job Duties

In this role, located in Tappahannock, Virginia, you will join a dedicated team and be responsible for:

Supporting DCR’s nonpoint source pollution (NPS) reduction efforts.
To implement Virginia’s Nutrient Management Program in assigned service area by preparing Certified Nutrient Management Plans.
Conducting surveys to verify the implementation of Nutrient Management Plans.
Nutrient management plan reviews for regulatory & incentive programs related to nutrient management.
Providing or assisting with educational programs to targeted groups to reduce levels of nutrients entering ground and surface waters.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and experience in Agronomy, Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Science, or related areas that provide the needed knowledge and abilities in those fields, or a combination of training and experience to provide the needed knowledge and abilities in those fields.
Work experience which demonstrates ability to plan effectively and perform duties with minimum supervision.
Must possess a previous work history and or the ability to communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups of people from varying economic/educational situations.
Must possess strong written communication skills with a previous work history, which demonstrates experience reporting data and completing written reports.
Previous work experience which demonstrates a knowledge of, and proficiency in using MS Office suite for word processing and creating presentations; compiling data to create and maintain spreadsheets and data databases, and or knowledge/use of other relevant software.

Additional Considerations

Experience as a Certified Nutrient Management Planner, developing Nutrient Management Plans written to meet Virginia Nutrient Management Training and Certification regulations (or equivalent within service area).

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.

This position will remain open for a minimum of five business days, beginning on 03/18/2026. The position may be closed at any time after the five-day posting period once a suitable pool of applicants has been identified.

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, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

Nutrient Management Planner Certification or must be qualified and obtain certification within twelve months of employment required.

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
- Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
- Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night prior to a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

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Environmental Specialist II Nutrient Management Specialist