Conservation Technician III

The Kent Conservation District is hiring a Conservation Technician III in Lewes, DE. This one-year contractual position involves maintaining Delaware's shoreline and waterways, operating construction equipment, performing repairs, and assisting with waterway operations. Candidates should have experience with hand tools and construction equipment. The role includes public interaction and record-keeping. Salary is $34,967, and the position is not a State of Delaware merit position.
This is not a merit position. This is a position with the Kent Conservation District.
Title: Conservation Technician III
Program: DNREC – Division of Watershed Stewardship’s Waterway Management Section
Location: Lewes, DE

Closing Date: Until Filled
Point of Contact: Jamie L. Willey, MBA (see below)

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN III

LOCATION: DNREC – Lewes Facility Deadline: Until Filled

901 Pilottown Road
Lewes, DE Salary: $34,967

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 III to work with the Delaware Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control (DNREC) Division of Watershed Stewardship/Shoreline and Waterway Section responsible for
maintaining Delaware's shoreline and navigable waterways.

The selected candidate will primarily work with members of the bypass crew responsible for operating and maintaining
DNREC Sand Bypass facility at Indian River Inlet, installing and/or maintaining dune fencing, pedestrian and vehicle dune
crossovers, and beach grading. This position will also require the ability to monitor pump and pipe load gauges and other
instruments, record readings, perform maintenance on the pumping equipment, dozers, and loader. Additional duties will
be to assist with waterway and shoreline operations as part of other work crews as needed.

JOB DUTIES:
• Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices in support of the

management of the state's natural resources.
• 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.
• Applies principles/practices and methods/techniques to complex natural resources

conservation/preservation activities.
• Operates complex equipment such as bulldozer, front end loader, backhoe, forklift,

drills, planters, and snowplows.
• May oversee junior staff, temporary workers, community service workers and

volunteers.
• Performs complex equipment repairs such as inspects and diagnoses malfunctions

of motorized equipment,
• Performs engine tune-ups, basic engine repairs.
• May provide input in planning and overseeing small projects.
• Learns applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Contacts are typically to respond to the public and state agency inquiries and

answer general questions regarding work activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Three years’ experience in operating hand power tools and land-based and/or marine-based construction

equipment used for grading, excavating, pumping, or dredging.
• Six months experience in routine maintenance of land and marine construction equipment, light trucks, and

vessels.
• Six months experience in operating and maintaining small motor marine vessels, canoes, and kayaks.
• Six months experience in performing a variety of groundskeeping, mechanical, and building maintenance trades

work.
• Six months experience in land stewardship, plant life, pest or disease control, invasive species identification and

management.
• Six months experience in recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Possession of a valid Delaware 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) jamie.l.willey@delaware.gov

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Jamie L. Willey, MBA
District Human Resources Manager
100 W. Water Street
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: 302-270-3293
jamie.l.willey@delaware.gov

2024 Conservation Tech III – Lewes – JulyDownload

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: Jamie.L.Willey@delaware.gov

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

Job Type: Contractual

Job Location: Lewes