Conservation Technician IV

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 positions provide assistance to the Regional Wildlife Manager in accomplishing fish and wildlife management objectives on State Wildlife Areas and fishing areas. Primary job duties include operating and maintaining land management equipment and boats; performing habitat management activities and installing wildlife food and cover plots; performing herbicide applications; placing and maintaining waterfowl blinds, deer stands, information signs and wildlife nesting structures;

maintenance of ponds and water control structures; and managing public use facilities such as boat ramps and wildlife viewing trails and structures. Incumbents will also assist staff biologists with biological data collection at deer checking stations.

• Apply conservation and preservation principles and practices in support of the management of the state’s natural resources, including propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns and crops, turf/grounds management, pest management, herbicide/fertilizer application, layout and design, and assessment of soil composition and environmental conditions.
• Perform maintenance and repairs in a variety of labour/trade fields such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, grounds maintenance and assist higher level personnel on large‑scale projects.
• Operate marine, land‑based and construction equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain and repair a variety of equipment/vehicles.
• Provide information to the public as requested or respond to inquiries regarding agency initiatives/programs.
• Ensure the safe usage of state owned, managed, and/or maintained grounds and facilities by the public.
• Complete standard forms/applications; maintain records and reports detailing daily activity, tool and equipment inventory, fuel and service logs and related activities.

• Three years of experience operating and maintaining equipment such as farming equipment, construction equipment, trucks, boats, or small motor equipment.
• Three years of experience in maintenance trades such as grounds keeping, mechanical, building, or general carpentry.
• Six months of experience in land management activities such as land stewardship, farming practices, invasive species identification and control, herbicide applications, or prescribed burning.
• Six months of experience in record keeping.
• Knowledge of staff supervision acquired through coursework, academic training, training provided through an employer, or performance as a lead worker overseeing the work of others; or supervising staff which may include planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others; or supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professional, technical, and clerical employees.
• Possession of a valid CDL Class A 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 participates in the Federal E‑Verify system.

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 located at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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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. It is essential that you…