Introduction
The Beach Nester Project works to monitor and protect bird species of conservation concern nesting on Delawares beaches.
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Summary Statement
This seasonal position will monitor piping plovers oystercatchers and terns in Sussex County DE. Responsibilities include completing beach surveys monitoring nests and broods assisting in trapping and banding beach nesting birds; protecting habitat and nests with fencing signs predator exclosures and by interacting with the public and assisting with other wildlife projects. Daily work requires walking up to 5 miles in sand carrying equipment driving trucks and using a spotting scope to distinguish colored leg bands and flags on distant shorebirds. Other duties include data entry management and reporting using GIS Excel and Access. Applicant will be required to work irregular hours weekends or holidays as necessary. The position may be extended past September based on work need.
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 ofusing an automated information system to enter update modify delete retrieve/inquire and report on data.
- Possession of a valid Drivers License (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).
Additional Posting Information
This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
This posting may be closed on or before the listed date upon filling the vacant position(s).
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.
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.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
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 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 calling or by visiting . You may also call 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.