Wildlife Biological Aide II - Herpetology
Wildlife Biological Aide II - Herpetology
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18-04-2025
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Job Description
Introduction
The Division of Fish & Wildlife conserves and manages Delawares fish and wildlife and their habitats and provides fishing hunting wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 65000 acres of public land.
Click here for more information about the Fish and Wildlife Division.
Summary Statement
These two positions are seasonal research assistants with Delawares Species Conservation and Research Program. These positions will assist the State Herpetologist with various amphibian and reptile projects. The job responsibilities include conducting surveys for amphibians and reptiles; conducting radio telemetry and trapping; monitoring rare threatened and endangered species; identifying measuring and marking live animals; and entering field data into Excel and Google Earth databases. Positions will also assist with other wildlife research projects. Applicants must be available to work weekends evenings and holidays as scheduled.
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.
- Conducts fieldwork to collect samples and survey data independently but under the guidance of a technical superior.
- Processes biological samples.
- Utilizes and maintains various scientific instruments boats and allterrain vehicles.
- Provides field (e.g. controlled sampling) and/or laboratory support to professional staff involved in research or program development for managing the quality of natural resources.
- Must be able to demonstrate responsibility dependability professionalism and good communication skills and interact as a team member with other staff and volunteers.
- Maintains a positive attitude.
- Other duties as required.
Job Requirements
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Six months experience in conducting field work to collect samples and survey data.
- Knowledge of using a Geographic Information System (GIS).
- Knowledge of narrative report writing.
- Knowledge of Wildlife biology/management or closely related field.
- Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
This posting may be closed on or before 5/6/2025 upon filling the vacant position(s).
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a nonpension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H1 B Visas.
Criminal background check: 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.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal EVerify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
Selection Process
The application and resume 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 resume 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 online 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.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Numberfor assistance.
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.
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