Environmental Control Technician II

Summary Statement

These two positions will assist Fisheries Section Environmental Scientists with research throughout Delaware that target a variety of invasive, freshwater, diadromous, and marine species. Job duties for one position primarily entails assisting with finfish trawl and oyster surveys in Delaware Bay and associated data, while the other entails stocking freshwater trout and identifying, monitoring, and treating aquatic vegetation. Both positions will sample water quality, assist with maintenance of scientific equipment, operate trailer boats, enter and proof data, and process biological samples.

These positions will also assist with a variety of other fisheries research projects as needed. Work hours may include early morning, nighttime hours and occasional weekends.

Essential Functions

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 and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Provides technical support in studies, surveys, inspections and research projects.

Collects field samples and data.

Provides technical information and assistance to the public and the regulated community.

Interprets rules and regulations for assigned area.

Reviews permit applications and supplemental paperwork for approval or recommendation for disapproval.

Operates and maintains vehicles, boats and sampling equipment.

Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.

May assist in processing biological samples.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Environmental Control Technician II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Six months experience in conducting field work to collect samples and survey data.

Six months experience in math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.

Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.

Six months experience in narrative report writing.

Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).