Conservation Technician III- Wildlife

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; Port Penn (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is seeking a Casual/Seasonal Conservation Technician to support land and wildlife habitat projects. You will operate land management equipment and boats, assist in habitat work, and help maintain trails and facilities at state wildlife areas.

The role includes applying herbicides, placing wildlife food plots, water control structures, and installing nesting structures while coordinating with staff on project tasks and

Qualifications

• Two years experience operating farming equipment, construction equipment, trucks, boats, or small motor equipment.
• Two years experience in maintenance trades such as grounds keeping, mechanical, building, or general carpentry.
• Six months experience in land management activities such as land stewardship, farming practices, invasive species identification and control, herbicide applications, or prescribed burning.
• Six months experience in record keeping.
• Knowledge of prioritizing, assigning and reviewing the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

• Operates marine, land-based, and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Performs land management duties including propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting, and grounds maintenance.
• Applies conservation principles and adheres to laws and procedures.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and supplies; completes forms and records.
• Provides information to the public and responds to inquiries about conservation efforts.
• Assists staff biologist with biological collection at deer checking stations.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives.
• Assists in responding to storms or agency-specific situations.
• Maintains public access areas such as boat ramps and viewing trails.

Job description

Introduction

The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife manages approximately 68,000 acres of Delaware land at 19 public wildlife areas that provide hunting opportunities as well as habitat for a variety of species.

Click here for more information about DNREC Fish & Wildlife – Wildlife.

Summary Statement

This Position is responsible for operation of land management equipment and boats; Preforming habitat management activities and installing wildlife food and cover crops. Preforming herbicide applications; placing and maintaining waterfowl blinds, deer stands, information signs and wildlife nesting structures, maintenance for ponds and water control structures and maintaining public access areas such boat ramps, wildlife viewing trails and structures and the Michael Castle trail.

Other duties include: assisting staff biologist with biological collection at deer checking stations.

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 and 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 and 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 and 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:or disqualified from driving).

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control: Regional Operations:

• Two years experience in operating and maintaining equipment such as farming equipment, construction equipment, trucks, boats, or small motor equipment.
• Two years experience in maintenance trades such as grounds keeping, mechanical, building, or general carpentry.
• Six months experience in land management activities such as land stewardship, farming practices, invasive species identification and control, herbicide applications, or prescribed burning.
• Six months experience in record keeping.
• Knowledge of prioritizing, assigning and reviewing the work of others.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

This posting may be closed on or before the posted closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

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.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

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; Conservation Technician Manager & Master Mechanic - DNREC - Division of Fish and Wildlife - Fisheries/Wildlife.\"

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.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

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].

Equal Opportunity

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.