Conservation Technician II

The Kent Conservation District is hiring a Conservation Technician II for a one-year contractual position based in Lewes, DE. The role involves working with the waterway crew on dredging, vessel maintenance, algae harvesting, and beach maintenance. Candidates should have experience with hand tools and land/marine construction equipment. The position requires a valid CDL Class A or B driver's license and includes a 37.5-hour work week.
This is not a merit position. This is a position with the Kent Conservation District.
Title: Conservation Technician II
Program: DNREC – Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Waterway Management Section
Location: Dover, DE

Closing Date: Until Filled
Point of Contact: Patricia Risher (see below)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN II

LOCATION: DNREC – Lewes Facility Deadline: Until Filled

901 Pilottown Road
Lewes, DE Salary: $32,861.00

This is not a State of Delaware merit position. It is a one-year contractual position with the opportunity to work
long term.

The Kent Conservation District, a governmental subdivision of the State of Delaware, is seeking applicants for the
contractual services position of Conservation Technician II with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Waterway Management Section.

The selected candidate will be primarily part of our waterway crew responsible for channel and basin dredging, dredge
and vessel maintenance, algae harvesting, channel marking and removal of hazards to vessel navigation. Additional
duties will be to assist with beach maintenance operations, the sand by-pass plant and to assist with yard and building
maintenance.

JOB DUTIES:
• Participate in and may supervise subordinate or less experienced technicians during the performance of duties

including dredging, vessel operation, installation and removal of dredge pipeline, channel marking, algae
harvesting, transport of equipment, beach grading and dune fencing, general equipment maintenance.
• Perform basic equipment maintenance such as greasing and filter and belt replacement.
• Use hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, drills, and chainsaws.
• Participate in staff meetings and training classes.
• 37.5-hour Schedule: 6am to 4:00pm Monday – Wednesday, Thursday 6:00a.m.-3:30, Friday-off.
• Evaluate staff performance and work with the program manager to provide solutions to issues.
• Meet with the program manager and other Conservation Technicians to discuss project planning, goals, progress,

and issues.
• Participate in meetings with property owners, representatives from municipalities and legislative representatives.
• Investigates complaints regarding waterway and beach related issues such as channel markers, algae harvesting

and dune crossings.
• Perform and may direct staff in basic equipment maintenance such as greasing and filter and belt replacements.
• Transport materials and equipment
• May direct staff and participate in the use of hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, drills, and chainsaws.

JOB EXPERIENCE:

1. Six months experience in operating hand power tools and land-based and/or marine-based construction
equipment used for grading, excavating, pumping, or dredging.

2. Six months experience in routine maintenance of land and marine construction equipment, light trucks and
vessels.

3. Knowledge of waterway management operations such as macro-algae harvesting, navigational channel marking
and/or abandon vessel/derelict structure removal.

4. Knowledge of site construction standards and methods to support land and marine activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Possession of a valid CDL Class A OR B Driver's License (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified
from driving).

2. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kent Conservation District does not
provide sponsorship for holders of H1-B Visas.

3. Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.

BENEFITS:
The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefit package including: 37.5 hour work week with flexible
scheduling options, 15 paid vacation days the first year, 9 paid holidays a year, and 15 paid sick leave days per year.
Pension and health insurance are also included in the benefits package.

The Kent Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL BOTH YOUR RESUME AND KCD APPLICATION (PDF or MSWORD) TO: (The KCD
Application may also be downloaded from the KCD Employment Opportunities website) Patricia.Risher@delaware.gov

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Patricia Risher
District Human Resources Liaison
DNREC Fiscal Management
97 Commerce Way
Suite 106
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302-608-5478
Fax: 302-739-6461
Patricia.Risher@delaware.gov

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Required Items: Applicants will not be considered if a Cover Letter, Personal Resume, and completed Kent Conservation District Employment Application Form are not received by the posted closing date for this position.

To apply, please email all required items to: Patricia.Risher@delaware.gov

Job Category: DNREC - Division of Watershed Stewardship - Shoreline and Waterway Management Section

Job Type: Contractual

Job Location: Lewes