Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
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 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.
Job openings at DCR
Human Resource Analyst II
Sr. Human Resource Generalist
Closes On: 02/04/2026
Human Resources
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Hiring Range: $85,000 - $102,000
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Office of Human Resources is currently hiring for a Sr. HR Generalist.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state's leading conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.
The Sr. HR Generalist position will proactively promote positive and supportive business partnerships, delivering a high level of quality customer service; providing consultation, advice, guidance, policy and procedure interpretation to internal customers on employment, classification, compensation, and all other HR programs and deliverables.
The Sr. HR Generalist will be responsible for:
- Promoting and providing consultative services and HR partnership to managers, supervisors, and employees of assigned divisions on the full range of HR and HR-related programs, processes, initiatives, and other deliverables by developing and sustaining effective working relationships with customers at all levels through interactions and training. Consistently provide professional, courteous, helpful, and tactful service to all customers and partners.
- Partnering with hiring managers and HR team members throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process, fully implementing and adhering to required action items identified as core responsibilities and other applicable policies, operating procedures, and guidelines. Ensure applicable laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines are accurately interpreted and applied to all recommendations and/or solutions.
- Performing job evaluation analysis as requested or necessary to ensure positions are appropriately classified. Consulting with management, involving HR team members as necessary, to present alternatives, resolve issues, and incorporate equity and fairness. Conducting research, analyze relevant materials, determine FLSA status. Producing analytical briefs as necessary to support role and compensation recommendations. Consulting with management on compensation and reward strategies inclusive of labor market statistics, salary benchmarks, total rewards data; to drive fair equitable compensation decisions and actions.
- Consulting with managers, employees, and partner with other staff as necessary to recommend solutions to performance and/or relationship difficulties. Guide supervisors/managers and recommend solutions that address substandard performance or issues of inappropriate conduct (Standards of Conduct, Performance Improvement Plans, counseling sessions, etc.).
- Maintaining and continuously improving proficiency in managing and reporting accurate data to customers and HR team members, ensuring quality control of all data transactions across systems such as PageUp, Cardinal, and HR electronic records (e.g., recruitment and classification trackers).
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 13 paid 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
- Considerable experience and knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices, including classification, compensation, employment, federal and state laws and policies; project management techniques; FLSA and related regulations; job analysis techniques, data gathering and management techniques, and organization structure.
- Considerable experience providing effective consultation and guidance to supervisors/managers on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, etc.
- Proficient in conducting and evaluating investigations, resolving complex cases, and delivering clear, detailed reports for leadership review.
- Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruitment to include recruitment and selection techniques and strategies, and classification and compensation.
- Experience developing and delivering presentations and training.
- Knowledge of benefits administration (health care, disability and service retirement, leave, flexible reimbursement, life insurance, short and long-term disability and any other agency or state benefit program.)
- Demonstrated ability to analyze organizational needs and make recommendations for improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data and reach logical, legally sound conclusions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, across all levels of the agency.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Technical proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Additional Considerations
- Knowledge of state government HR systems (Cardinal/PeopleSoft/PageUp).
- Recognized industry certification or other credential (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR and/or SPHR).
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, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT.
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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