Environmental Scientist I- Fisheries
Environmental Scientist I- Fisheries
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21-04-2025
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Job Description
Introduction
The DNREC Fisheries Section works to enhance and protect Delawares fish and aquatic resources in support of recreational and commercial fishing and aquaculture. It provides firstclass fishing and boating access to Delawares many waterways. This Section conducts fisheries research resource monitoring and collection of biological information on marine and freshwater fisheries.
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Summary Statement
The primary function of this position is to assist with a fisheries research surveyCharacterizing the suitability of salt marsh habitat for spawning horseshoe crabs Limulus polyphemus and foraging shorebirds including the rufa red knot Calidris cannutus rufa. Work will be conducted in the Delaware Estuary creeks tributaries and marshes. The position involves all aspects of surveying including but not limited to launching and trailering boats; setting out using and bringing in sampling equipment on boats; collecting environmental data (water and soil temperature salinity dissolved oxygen soil hardness); soil sampling including organizing storing and mailing samples for further analysis; determining presence/absence of HSC eggs; setting and monitoring wildlife cameras. The position will assist in the maintenance of the Divisions research vessels sampling equipment data and records.
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 field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements; observes collects analyzes reviews and interprets data from standard field studies compliance inspections various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
Performs statistical analysis of data.
Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
Prepares permits technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Scientist IApplicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life Physical or Applied Science or related field.
of controlled sampling monitoring and testing techniques.
of analyzing and evaluating data.
of technical report writing.
of using an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a nonpension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
Conditions of Hire
DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H1 B Visas.
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.
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.
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 the 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 Delaware State Jobs.
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 callingor by visiting . You may also callor email 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.
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