Conservation Technician

Summary Statement

The Delaware Forest Service is currently hiring a Conservation Technician I. This position is responsible for applying conservation maintenance practices in support of the management of state forestland, performing maintenance and repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, construction, grounds maintenance, equipment, and vehicles. Incumbents must be able to operate construction equipment and vehicles and will be trained to assist with prescribed fires and wildfires.

The role may also involve assisting other state forests on larger construction or maintenance projects, with opportunities to travel to out‑of‑state wildfire sites.

• Performs a variety of natural resources conservation or preservation duties for assigned agency operations such as propagating, seeding, transplanting, cultivating, harvesting, and care of trees, flowers, shrubs, lawns, 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 or 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 or preservation efforts and related activities; assists in responding to storms or other 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.

Applicants must have education, training, or experience demonstrating competence in the following areas:

• Knowledge of operating and maintaining light and heavy farming, construction equipment, and hand‑power tools.
• Possession of a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked, or canceled).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

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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.