Conservation Technician I

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Forest Service seeks a Conservation Technician I to apply conservation maintenance practices on state forestland. You will perform maintenance across plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, and grounds upkeep, and operate equipment as required.

The role involves training for prescribed fires and may assist with larger construction projects. Incumbents may travel to support out-of-state wildfires and assist other State Forests on major projects, contributing to a broad range of

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining light and heavy farming and construction equipment.
• Valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled).

Responsibilities

• Perform conservation and grounds maintenance duties for state forest lands.
• Operate marine, land-based and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with prescribed fires and wildfire response.
• Maintain tools and equipment and keep records.
• Support other state forests on large projects.
• Travel to assist with out-of-state wildfires.

Skills

Equipment operation

Conservation maintenance

Safety awareness

Fieldwork readiness

Education

Coursework/training in operating and maintaining farming and construction equipment

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Construction equipment

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Summary Statement

The Delaware Forest Service is currently seeking to hire a Conservation Technician I. This position will be responsible for applying conservation maintenance practices in support of the management of state forestland. Duties may include, but are not limited to, performing maintenance and repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, grounds maintenance, equipment, and vehicles. Incumbent must be able to operate construction equipment and vehicles and will be trained to assist with prescribes fires and wildfires. Other duties that this position could include, but are not limited to, assisting other State Forests on larger construction or maintenance projects. There will also be opportunities to travel to assist with out-of-state wildfires.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed.

• Performs a variety of natural resources conservation or preservation duties for assigned agency operations such as propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting, and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, and crops, turf/grounds management, integrated pest management, herbicide/fertilizer application, layout and design, macroalgae harvesting, channel marking, debris management, and assessing soil composition and environmental conditions.
• Ensures the safe use of state owned and/or maintained grounds and facilities by the public and resolves safety concerns or other issues.
• Applies conservation or preservation principles and practices, as well as related laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Completes maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, and grounds maintenance.
• Operates marine, land-based, and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Provides information to the public and responds to inquiries regarding conservation or preservation efforts and related activities; assists in responding to storms or other related, agency-specific situations.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives.
• Completes standard forms/applications and maintains records, logs, and reports.
• Maintains applicable tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Department Of Agriculture

• Coursework, training, and/or work experience in operating and maintaining light and heavy farming, construction equipment and hand power tools.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources. Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process. Functional Capability Evaluation: Upon a conditional offer, you must take a Functional Capability Evaluation to assess your strength and agility to meet the physical requirements of the position. All applicants must read the detailed physical requirements for this position which is located at https://statejobs.delaware.gov/explore/fce.shtml and the file is named ( Conservation Tech I-V - Agriculture - Division of Forest Service ). As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com .

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail] .

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.