Conservation Technician IV - Mike Castle Trail

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife seeks a Conservation Technician to support management of Delaware state wildlife areas and fishing areas. You will operate and maintain land management equipment, perform habitat work, install food plots, and manage trails including the Mike Castle Trail.

This role requires hands-on maintenance across trades, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to work with the public and division staff to accomplish wildlife resources objectives.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience operating farming, construction, trucks, boats, or similar equipment.
• Three years in grounds maintenance, mechanical, building, or carpentry trades.
• Six months in land management activities such as habitat work, herbicide applications, or prescribed burning.
• Six months' experience leading the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain land management, marine, and construction equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs across trades and grounds.
• Provide information to the public and respond to inquiries.
• Ensure safe use of state grounds and facilities by the public.
• Complete forms, maintain logs, and inventory records.
• Manage the Mike Castle Trail and related facilities.

Skills

Equipment operation

Maintenance trades

Land management

Lead worker

Tools

CDL Class A Driver's License

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.

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.

Summary Statement

This position provides assistance to the Conservation Manager in accomplishing Fish and Wildlife management objectives on State Wildlife Areas and fishing areas. The incumbent’s primary job duties will include: operating and maintaining land management equipment and boats; performing habitat management activities and installing wildlife food and cover plots; performing herbicide applications; placing and maintaining waterfowl blinds, deer stands, information signs and wildlife nesting structures; maintenance of ponds and water control structures; and managing public use facilities such as boat ramps and wildlife viewing trails and structures. The incumbent will be responsible for the Mike Castle Trail.

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, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices in support of the management of the state's natural resources which includes such activities as propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns and crops to include turf/grounds management, pest management, herbicide/fertilizer application, layout and design, assessment of soil composition and environmental conditions.
• Performs maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, grounds maintenance and assists higher level personnel on large scale projects.
• Operates marine, land-based and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Maintains and repairs a variety of equipment/vehicles.
• Provides information to the public as requested or responds to inquiries regarding agency initiatives/programs.
• Ensures the safe usage of state owned, managed, and/or maintained grounds and facilities by the public.
• Completes standard forms/applications; maintains records and reports detailing daily activity, tool and equipment inventory, fuel and service logs and related activities.

Job Requirements

• Three years experience in operating and maintaining equipment such as farming equipment, construction equipment, trucks, boats, or small motor equipment.

• Three 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 performing as a lead worker overseeing the work of others.
• Possession of a valid unrestricted CDL Class A Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Additional Posting Information

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

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.

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 TECHNICIAN I, II, III, IV & V DNREC - Division of Fish and Wildlife - Fisheries.

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] .

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.