Conservation Technician III Little Creek
Job Summary
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.
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Summary Statement
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Essential Functions
- Performs a variety of natural resources conservation and preservation duties for assigned agency operations such as propagating seeding transplanting cultivating harvesting and care of trees flowers shrubs lawns and crops turf/grounds management integrated pest management herbicide/fertilizer application layout and design macroalgae harvesting channel marking debris management and assessing soil composition and environmental conditions.
- Ensures the safe use of state owned and/or maintained grounds and facilities by the public and resolves safety concerns or other issues.
- Applies conservation and preservation principles and practices as well as related laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Completes maintenance and repairs in a variety of labor/trades fields such as plumbing carpentry painting welding construction and grounds maintenance.
- Operates marine land-based and construction equipment and vehicles.
- Provides information to the public and responds to inquiries regarding conservation and preservation efforts and related activities; assists in responding to storms or other related agency-specific situations.
- Participates in special projects and initiatives.
- Completes standard forms/applications and maintains records logs and reports.
- Maintains applicable tools equipment and supplies.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Conservation Technician III
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:
- Two years experience in operating and maintaining equipment such as farming equipment construction equipment trucks boats or small motor equipment.
- Two years experience in maintenance trades such as grounds keeping mechanical building or general carpentry.
- Six months experience in land management activities such as land stewardship farming practices invasive species identification and control herbicide applications or prescribed burning.
- Six months experience in record keeping.
- Knowledge of prioritizing assigning and reviewing the work of others.
- 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 listed closing 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.
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.
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 learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at 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 . Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling or by visiting. If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support you may call or email . 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.Accommodations
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