Conservation Technician I - Wildlife
Conservation Technician I - Wildlife
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Job Description
Introduction
Summary Statement
Essential Functions
- Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices in support of the management of the states natural resources which includes such activities as propagating seeding transplanting cultivating harvesting and care of trees flowers shrubs lawns and crops to include turf/grounds management pest management herbicide/fertilizer application layout and design assessment of soil composition and environmental conditions.
- 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 landbased 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.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS forConservation TechnicianI
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:
- Knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment such as farming equipment construction equipment trucks boats or small motor equipment.
- Knowledge of maintenance trades such as grounds keeping mechanical building or general carpentry.
- Knowledge of land management activities such as land stewardship farming practices invasive species identification and control herbicide applications or prescribed burning.
- Knowledge of record keeping.
- 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 the posted closing date 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
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.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 and the file is named Conservation Tech IV; Conservation Technician Manager & Master Mechanic DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries/Wildlife.
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 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 .
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)or by visiting . You may also call (302)or 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Gig
