Delaware State Parks Wood Processing Technician

• Tracking Inventory.

Delaware State Parks mission is to provide Delaware's residents and visitors with safe and enjoyable recreational opportunities and open spaces, responsible stewardship of the lands and the cultural and natural resources that we have been entrusted to protect and manage, and resource-based interpretive and educational services.

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The Wood Processing Technician is responsible for assisting with the processing, preparation, and distribution of wood materials for use across the state park system year-round. This position assists in ensuring that downed or felled trees are safely and efficiently processed into usable materials, primarily for campground firewood sales and visitor use, while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations, safety protocols, and operational efficiency standards.

This position works under the direction of the Wood Processing Coordinator and assists with the transportation and delivery of materials, works closely with park staff to monitor supply needs, and ensures that all work areas, tools, and equipment are properly maintained.

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

• Process Downed or Felled Trees.
• Operates Equipment.
• Load and Transport Materials.
• Maintain Woodlot and Processing Areas.
• Tracking Inventory.
• Supports Campground Firewood Operations.
• Assists With Routine Equipment Maintenance.
• Adheres to Safety Standards.
• Assist with Emergency Response or Storm Cleanup.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Applicants for all positions must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment.
• Knowledge of record keeping.
• Possession of a chainsaw safety certificate or must agree to obtain one within 3 months of being hired.
• 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 date upon filling the vacant position(s).

This position will have Statewide responsibilities which require travel throughout the State. The State of Delaware provides transportation services to State agencies.

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

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.

The application and resume 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 resume to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles…