Conservation Technician IV

Overview

Conservation Technician IV role at State of Delaware
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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.

• Operates land management equipment, boats, and other related equipment; performs habitat management activities and installs wildlife food and cover plots.
• Performs herbicide applications; places and maintains waterfowl blinds, deer stands, information signs and wildlife nesting structures; maintains ponds and water control structures.
• Manages public use facilities such as boat ramps and wildlife viewing trails and structures.
• Assists staff biologists with biological data collection at deer checking stations as needed.
• Maintains and repairs a variety of equipment and vehicles; provides information to the public about agency programs; ensures safe use of grounds and facilities.

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• Three years of experience operating and maintaining equipment (e.g., farming equipment, construction equipment, trucks, boats, or small motor equipment).
• Three years of experience in maintenance trades (grounds keeping, mechanical, building, or general carpentry).
• Six months of experience in land management activities (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 through coursework, training, lead work experience, or supervising staff, including planning, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work; or supervising through subordinate supervisors a group of professionals, technicians, 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-1B 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 hire's 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.

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

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.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at /

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based on the rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements. Provide complete and accurate information on your application and supplemental questionnaire, including dates of employment, job titles and duties. Education details should include the name of the educational provider, course titles and content summaries.

After submission, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. You may also view all correspondence in your State Jobs.

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Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling  or by visiting  You may also call  or email  for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage a workforce representative of Delaware in terms of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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Seniority level, employment type, and job function details are often updated; this posting focuses on the Conservation Technician IV role and related responsibilities and qualifications.