Environmental Control Technician III- Gamebird

Introduction

Delaware’s Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) is responsible for managing and conserving the quality and diversity of Delaware’s wildlife and publicly owned wildlife habitat. The Delaware DFW waterfowl and migratory gamebird program manages the ducks, geese, swans, doves, and other migratory gamebirds of Delaware. This is accomplished by monitoring harvest, collecting biological data, collaborative efforts such as annual banding and telemetry research, and representing Delaware’s wildlife interests by interacting in science‑based forums with other neighboring states as part of the Atlantic Flyway Council Technical Section.

This seasonal research assistant position with Delaware’s Species Conservation and Research Program will assist the State Waterfowl and Migratory Gamebird Biologist with waterfowl and migratory gamebird projects while also acting as the leader for the purposes of directing the fieldwork activities of the program-associated Bio Aide III and any volunteers. The position is year‑round and no housing will be provided. The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting surveys for gamebirds, capturing, banding, identifying, and marking live animals, entering data into Excel and Access databases, and coordinating with Atlantic Flyway Council Technical Section members and partnered staff on collaborative research projects.

Assistance with other projects will also be required occasionally (e.g., deer, turkey, and non‑game birds).

• 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.

• Six months experience in conducting field work to collect environmental or ecological samples and survey data.
• Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating data.
• Six months experience in math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.
• Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Six months experience in narrative report writing.
• Six months experience in 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).

This posting may be closed on or before the posted closing date upon filling the vacant position(s). 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‑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.

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. 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.

The application and supplemental questionnaire will be 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 supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job…