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Natural Resources Specialist (Forestry Inventory Technician)
Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
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Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) Coordinator
Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts —Mechanicsville, VA
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Farmer Engagement Support Coordinator
Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- University
Nutrient Management Specialist
Dept Conservation & Recreation —Virginia Beach, VA
- $60,000 - $72,000 a year
- Online Application
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
7d
Research Associate or Research Scientist - Ag. Economics and Remote Sensing
Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
- $57,783 - $89,412 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
BRAC Environmental Coordinator (BEC)
CALIBRE Systems, Inc. —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Organizational skills
Area Forester-Tidewater District
Department of Forestry —Virginia
- $45,739 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Office
2d
Business Manager
VA No-Till Alliance —Virginia
- $30 - $43 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Flexible schedule
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5d
Grassland Research and Extension Manager
Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
- $52,221 - $73,109 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
Landscape Manager
Koniag Government Services —Arlington, VA
- $85,000 - $111,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
13d
Gardener at Historic Property
Stratford Hall Historic Preserve —Stratford Hall, VA
- $17 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- In-person
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ARCHITECTURAL INSPECTOR, SENIOR
City of Newport News —Newport News, VA
- Clean driving record
- Schematics
- Construction site
Dam Safety Regional Engineer
Dept Conservation & Recreation —Fauquier County, VA
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Online Application
- Management
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Employee discount

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Natural Resources Specialist (Forestry Inventory Technician)

Virginia Tech -
Blacksburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
13 days ago

Qualifications

Environmental surveys
Microsoft Excel
Mapping using GIS
Field studies
Outdoor work experience
Field surveys
Driver's License
GIS software
Vegetation monitoring
Productivity software
Forestry data collection
Field data collection
GNSS systems

Full Job Description

537146

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Natural Resources

Wage (Hourly)

Virginia Tech

Job Description

Forest Inventory Technicians will assist Principal Investigators on a variety of natural resource and conservation projects within the Virginia Tech Conservation Management Institute. Technicians will work as part of a collaborative field team to collect, record, and manage data related to forest inventory and vegetation monitoring across diverse forested landscapes. Responsibilities include conducting forest measurements, vegetation surveys, forest fuels assessments, and related natural resource field investigations. Technicians will be expected to follow standardized data collection protocols, maintain field equipment, and ensure accurate and complete data records. Additional duties may include performing basic data entry, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews, and assisting with the preparation of written summaries and reports. Successful candidates should be comfortable working outdoors in varied terrain and weather conditions and demonstrate strong attention to detail, teamwork, and communication skills.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Forest Resources, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, Wildlife Science, Biology, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant field experience.
2. Experience working as part of a field crew conducting natural resource, forest inventory, vegetation, or ecological surveys.
3. Knowledge of forest inventory methods and procedures, including measuring tree and stand attributes such as species, diameter, height, regeneration, and forest health indicators.
4. Ability to identify common tree species and other vegetation found throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States.
5. Ability and willingness to work outdoors for extended periods in remote locations and under adverse weather, terrain, and field conditions, including carrying field equipment and hiking over rough terrain.
6. Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and the ability to successfully complete background checks required for access to military installations and other restricted properties.
7. Experience using Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel and Word), GPS/GNSS equipment, mobile data collection platforms, and ESRI GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous experience conducting forest inventory, timber cruising, forest health monitoring, FIA-style inventories, or related forestry fieldwork.
2. Experience using electronic data collection devices, tablets, and GIS-based field applications.
3. Familiarity with soils characterization, forest fuels assessments, and vegetation monitoring protocols.
4. Experience working on federally managed lands, military installations, or other large-scale natural resource management projects.

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

18-23/hour

Hours per week

Review Date

08/07/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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