Title: Sussex Nursery Technician
State Role Title: Trades Technician I
Hiring Range: $15.00 per hour
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Department of Forestry
Location: Garland Gray Forestry Center
Agency Website: www.dof.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This is a part time position at the Sussex Nursery. It is a Pine nursery and a fast-paced environment. The job will consist of all different tasks at the nursery such as: counting trees to assure correct tree bundles, weighing trees, watering cold storages, putting rubber bands on the trees.
Some of the work will be done outside and in inclement weather.
An occasional weekend to work maybe required.
Minimum Qualifications
Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions. This position may require repetitive tasks including lifting objects up to 60 pounds or more.
Additional Considerations
Previous work experience
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.
Contact Information
Name: Kristina Clore
Phone: 434-529-7244
Email: kristina.clore@dof.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.