Environmental Scientist III – Shoreline & Waterway

Genesis Distribution; Lewes (DE); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section in Delaware is hiring an Environmental Scientist III for shorelines and waterways. The role involves field-based work with 50% time on-site, supporting GIS, survey requirements, permit applications and review, and grant writing.

A strong background in environmental data analysis and regulatory interpretation is required. Selected candidate will assist with GIS system management, permit compliance, and reporting, with opportunities for promotion

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
• Two years’ experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• Two years’ experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Two years’ experience in technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data from standard field studies, compliance inspections, various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares permits, technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
• Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state, local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.

Skills

Scientific data analysis

Environmental regulations experience

Technical report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Environmental Scientist III – Shoreline & Waterway

Recruitment #042726-MGBE03-400300

Opening DateClosing DateType of RecruitmentSalarySalary PlanPay GradeShift HoursEmployment TypeEmployment TermAgencyLocation(s)Contact NameContact Phone

5/2/2026 12:00:00 AM

5/31/2026 11:59:00 PM

Open Competitive

Yearly: $52,894.00/Min

M37

015

7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Actual Vacancy

Regular

DNRE/Division of Watershed Stewardship – S&W

Lewes Field Office:
(901 Pilottown Road, Lewes, DE, 19958)

The DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section works to maintain and improve Delaware’s beaches, shorelines and waterways.

The DNREC Shoreline and Waterway Management Section Field Operation Branch manages and maintains 62 miles of shoreline and 120 miles of navigable waterways and sand bypassing operations. Operations include resource management tasks such as beach nourishment, dredging, marine debris removal and hazard mitigation. This position is a field based position with expectations of 50% of annual time integrated with field operation crews in resource management tasks. Additional duties of the selected employee will include assisting with GIS system management, assisting with survey requirements, permit application and review, grant writing, onsite permit compliance.

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

Selective Requirement

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified.

• Six months experience in using ArcGIS software.

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.

• Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data from standard field studies, compliance inspections, various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepares permits, technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
• Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state, local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Scientist IIIApplicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Possession of a Bachelors degree or higherin Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
• Two years’ experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• Two years’ experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Two years’ experience in technical report writing.

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working schedules.This position is eligible forAlternative Work Schedulesaccording to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy . More information will be shared at the time of interview.

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.

As a condition ofhire 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.

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.

For further assistance, you may contact us by phone at [phone],or e-mail at [e-mail] .