Environmental Control Technician II – Nongame Mammals

The State of Delaware is hiring an Environmental Control Technician II to assist with the Delaware Bat Program and Delmarva Fox Squirrel Conservation Project. Responsibilities include deploying acoustic detectors, conducting surveys, analyzing data, and managing equipment. Candidates need experience in fieldwork, data collection, and report writing. This is a seasonal position located in Smyrna, DE, without housing or benefits.
Introduction

The Wildlife Section oversees hunting, hunting seasons and other game-related programs, as well as key wildlife and habitat conservation and education initiatives like the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program and the Delaware Shorebird Monitoring Project, among many others.

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Summary Statement

These two positions with Delaware’s Species Conservation and Research Program will assist the State Nongame Mammal Biologist with the Delaware Bat Program and Delmarva Fox Squirrel Conservation Project. Primary responsibilities include deploying bat acoustic detectors, running mobile acoustic transect surveys, analyzing bat calls, and resolving bat-human conflicts, as well as conducting radio telemetry of translocated squirrels, live trapping, deploying and monitoring camera traps, and reviewing camera trap photos. These positions will also assist with equipment inventory and maintenance, volunteer, landowner and public communication, Excel, Access, and ArcGIS database management, technical report preparation, and other wildlife research projects. Please note that housing is not available.

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.
• Provides technical support in studies, surveys, inspections and research projects.
• Collects field samples and data.
• Provides technical information and assistance to the public and the regulated community.
• Interprets rules and regulations for assigned area.
• Reviews permit applications and supplemental paperwork for approval or recommendation for disapproval.
• Operates and maintains vehicles, boats and sampling equipment.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports
• May assist in processing biological samples.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Control Technician II

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• Six months experience in conducting field work to collect samples and survey data
• Six months experience in math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals
• Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing
• Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data
• 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 posted closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

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.

A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

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.