Meet Laurel, Forest Management Intern! DOF recruits college students and recent graduates every summer to discover the many career paths available in state government and forestry. Interns gain real-world experience working alongside our experts to directly support agency projects and programs.
Virginia Department of Forestry
Environmental Services
Charlottesville, Virginia 1,295 followers
Protecting and developing healthy, sustainable forest resources in Virginia.
About us
The Virginia Department of Forestry manages State Forests, fights wildland fires, and supports forest landowners and forest industry economic development. As Virginia's third-largest industry, forestry requires professionals from numerous career paths. All open positions can be found anytime at the link below.
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https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?page=1&query=Department of Forestry
External link for Virginia Department of Forestry
- Industry
- Environmental Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1914
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Primary
Get directions
900 Natural Resources Dr.
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903, US
Employees at Virginia Department of Forestry
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Amanda Davis
Chief of Administration, Virginia Department of Forestry
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Greg Bilyeu
Director of Communications at the Virginia Department of Forestry
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Terrance (Terry) Lasher
Assistant State Forester at Virginia Department of Forestry
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Brenda Clark
Program Support Technician - New Kent Forestry Center
Updates
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James Madison University students are creating incredible things using locally sourced urban wood. DOF Forest Utilization & Marketing Specialist Joe Lehnen provides technical assistance and support to JMU's Urban Wood Program.
Last week #forestproud friend Joe Lehnen visited Duke Hall on the James Madison University campus to view the progress of the kayak construction class. In this 4-week class taught by Professor Kevin Phaup and known as “Topics in Industrial Design- Skin on Frame Kayaks” the students learn how to properly mill, evaluate, steam, and construct a wooden frame kayak which will be their’s to take home at the end of the session. The bottom ribs are white oak, the long side rails are pine, and the top rib framing is eastern red cedar - all sourced from local urban/community trees and storing carbon in every wood fiber. That's #forestproud. -- #jmu #jmu_id #urbanforestry #urbanwood #harrisonburgva #forestryva #woodisgood #urbanwoodmovement #urbanforestry
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PRSA Richmond Chapter recently honored DOF with a Commonwealth Award of Merit for agency communications efforts during last fall's severe wildfire season. Our work to share the stories of our wildland firefighters resulted in national media coverage and exceptional social media reach. Virginians rely on DOF to provide crucial wildfire updates and receiving this award goes a long way in letting us know we're succeeding! Well done, team!
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Applications are now open for DOF's summer internship program! Over roughly three months, interns will gain real-world work experience working alongside agency experts to directly support agency projects and programs. The world of forestry offers many career paths. DOF is a diverse group of people with varying skillsets, from accountants to analysts, mechanics to foresters, working together to promote Virginia's forests. Our internships reflect this, with opportunities varying from forestry to communications. Come grow with us this summer — apply by April 5! 🗺 GIS Intern: https://lnkd.in/eMwqJZfU 📷 Communications Intern: https://lnkd.in/en_8wHyT 📊 Finance and Procurement Intern: https://lnkd.in/ekHkTEa4 🌳 Natural Resource Interns: https://lnkd.in/e25BzJcT
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We're excited to announce two new positions at DOF that offer major roles in the conservation of Virginia's Potomac and Tidewater regions as Sentinel Landscape Coordinators. Sentinel Landscapes are areas where conservation, working lands, and national defense interests converge. The incumbents will work with an array of partners to plan, develop and implement critical conservation work at a regional scale. Learn more about and apply for these roles on the Commonwealth's job site: Potomac: https://lnkd.in/ekRfGQyi Tidewater: https://lnkd.in/ejQz5HFC Apply by Feb. 28!
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We're hiring! Check out our current positions: 💧Bay Watershed Specialist: https://ow.ly/xpp650Q2kci 💰 Buyer Specialist: https://ow.ly/XqkL50Q2khC 🌳 Rappahannock Area Forester: https://ow.ly/NYhR50Q2kkb See all of our open positions: https://ow.ly/7uek50Q2klw Some positions close soon, so apply today!
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Hokies – come visit us TODAY from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Virginia Tech College of Natural Resources and Environment's career fair! Learn about all the career paths we offer and pick up some DOF swag. 😎 🌳 📍 Squires Student Center, Commonwealth Ballroom More details: https://lnkd.in/ehEteJa #Hokies #CareerFair #VirginiaTech #ForestryCareers
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DOF held its annual forest management academy this week on the beautiful campus of Sweet Briar College in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. DOF staff carved out time to help organize a “Careers in Forestry and State Government” panel where they shared their experiences working in forestry and what’s possible for students considering careers in natural resources.
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