Senior Conservation Field Technician — Habitat & Trails

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

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.