Conservation Technician III

Introduction

The Division of Fish & Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 65,000 acres of public land.

These four positions assist the Regional Fish and Wildlife Managers in accomplishing management objectives on state wildlife areas and fishing areas in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. Primary duties include operating and maintaining farming/land management equipment and boats; performing habitat management activities such as planting wildlife food and cover plots; applying herbicides; prescribed burning and invasive plant control; installing and maintaining waterfowl blinds, deer stands, information signs and wildlife nesting structures;

maintaining ponds and water control structures; and managing public use facilities such as boat ramps, trails and wildlife viewing structures. The incumbent also assists biologists with biological data collection at deer checking stations.

• Propagate, seed, transplant, cultivate, harvest and care for trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, crops, turf and grounds.
• Practice integrated pest management, herbicide/fertilizer application, layout and design, macroalgae harvesting, channel marking, debris management and assess soil composition.
• Ensure safe use of state‑owned and maintained grounds and facilities, and resolve safety concerns.
• Apply conservation and preservation principles, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Complete maintenance and repairs across plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction and grounds maintenance.
• Operate marine, land‑based and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Provide public information and respond to inquiries regarding conservation and preservation efforts and related activities; assist in responding to storms or other agency‑specific situations.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives.
• Complete standard forms/applications and maintain records, logs and reports.
• Maintain applicable tools, equipment and supplies.

• Two years experience 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 driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before the listed closing date upon filling the vacant position(s).

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. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. A Functional Capability Evaluation is required to assess physical requirements.

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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. You must provide complete and accurate information on your application and supplemental questionnaire. All future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. 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.