Conservation Technician III

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is hiring a Conservation Technician III to assist Regional Fish and Wildlife Managers. Responsibilities include operating equipment, habitat management, herbicide applications, and maintaining public use facilities. The role also involves data collection and ensuring safety on state lands. The positions are located in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex County, DE, indicating that this is not a remote job.
Introduction

The Division of Fish & Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 65,000 acres of public land.

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Summary Statement

These four positions provide assistance to the Regional Fish and Wildlife Managers in accomplishing management objectives on state wildlife areas and fishing areas in New Castle (1), Kent (2) and Sussex (1) County. The incumbent's primary job duties will include: operating and maintaining farming/land management equipment and boats; performing habitat management activities such as planting wildlife food and cover plots; performing herbicide applications; prescribed burning and invasive plant species control, installing and maintaining waterfowl blinds, deer stands, information signs and wildlife nesting structures; maintaining ponds and water control structures; and managing public use facilities such as boat ramps, trails and wildlife viewing structures. The incumbent will also be required to assist staff biologists with biological data 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS For Conservation Technician III

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

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 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.

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.

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 https://statejobs.delaware.gov/fce-forms/conservation-tech-fish-wildlife.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

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. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

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.