12/08/2025
The VA Department of Wildlife Resources is hiring for its Southwest VA Freshwater Mussel Recovery Specialist. Primary responsibilities for this position include leading mussel propagation at the Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) in Marion, VA, and coordinating mussel conservation and recovery activities throughout Southwest VA with DWR’s statewide malacologist and DWR partners. The position supervises at least 2 full-time mussel recovery biologists. The closing date for applications is December 26, and interviews will likely be in the latter half of January. The position is classified as a Scientist II, Pay Band 5, with a salary range of $57,733 to $148,455. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Brian Watson through this post or at the DWR Region 2 office, (434) 525-7522.
[https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/southwest-virginia-freshwater-mussel-recovery-spec-marion-virginia-virginia-united-states](https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/southwest-virginia-freshwater-mussel-recovery-spec-marion-virginia-virginia-united-states)
Title: Southwest Virginia Freshwater Mussel Recovery Spec State Role Title: Scientist II Hiring Range: Salary starting at $60,000 (salary to commensurate with experience) Pay Band: 5 Agency: Dept of Wildlife Resources Location: Region III Office Marion Agency Website: www.dwr.virginia.gov Recruitmen...
